KbdEdit - Demo version

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Demo version

A free Demo version of KbdEdit is available for download:

Intel 64-bit (x64) :	KbdEditDemoX64.exe	Most modern Windows computers need this version.
Intel 32-bit (x86) :	KbdEditDemo.exe	For older computers, typically with less than 4GB of RAM.
ARM 64-bit (arm64) :	KbdEditDemoARM64.exe	For ARM64-based computers, such as Surface Pro X, or "Apple silicon" M1 Macs running Windows.
all platforms :	KbdEditDemo.zip

Important: demo exe must be started from an account with Administrator privileges; see installation for information on UAC restrictions

See Release notes for information on the current version.

See Windows 10 SmartScreen warnings if you get a "Windows protected your PC" warning when attempting to launch the demo.

The demo will give you a good impression of what the fully functional versions looks like, and will even provide certain limited functionality.

Which features are enabled in Demo version?

All edit operations can be used without restrictions (low- and high-level editing, dead char editor, sticker map, ligatures, modifiers, drag-drop etc).
Layouts can be exported and imported in KbdEdit's custom KBE format.
KLC files generated by MSKLC (Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator) can be imported.
Preview mode is enabled.
Manage language bar list dialog is fully functional.

Features not accessible in Demo version

Changes to DLL layout files cannot be saved (command Save is not functional).
New layouts cannot be created (Save As dialog can be opened, but cannot be exited with OK).
Consequently, the KBE and KLC Import features are only partially functional: you can open a KBE or KLC file in the editor, but you cannot create an actual layout DLL file.
Sticker maps cannot be printed.
DLL layout files cannot be registered with the system (Register Layout DLL File dialog can be opened, but cannot be exited with OK).
Custom layouts registered with the system cannot be deleted (Delete keyboard layout dialog can be opened, but cannot be exited with OK).
Important: Demo version-generated KBE files containing low-level or dead char table modifications cannot be imported into the Lite edition.
Important: Player edition cannot deploy demo version-generated KBE files - they must be run through the Personal or Lite version first.

Essentially, the presence of restricted KBE Export / Import features makes it possible to use the Demo version to design, test, save and retrieve your custom layouts. The "DLL file save" functionality being absent, a Personal or Lite edition is still needed to deploy them.