How to create an Android SoftKeyboard using Custom Layout consisted by Buttons rather than Keyboard () Element -

How to create an Android SoftKeyboard using Custom Layout consisted by Buttons rather than Keyboard (<Keyboard><Row>) Element -

i want create custom keyboard in android. want used scheme keyboard. have seen many sample projects , tutorials how create custom keyboard using android keyboard element build ui part i.e:

<keyboard xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"> <row> <key/> </row> </keyboard>

but, want build custom view/ui using buttons instead of "keyboard, rows , keys" element etc. , capture button's ontouch event input.

any useful suggestions appreciated!

thanks.

android android-softkeyboard android-custom-view