Use xbindkeys to change KDE 5 virtual desktop

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Content of .xbindkeysrc for use with my M570 trackball...

qdbus org.kde.KWin /KWin org.kde.KWin.previousDesktop
   b: 8

qdbus org.kde.KWin /KWin org.kde.KWin.nextDesktop
   b: 9

Using xte commands is also an option...

xte 'keydown Alt_L' 'key Left' 'keyup Alt_L'
   b: 8