Mark Selby <mse...@panix.com> top posted: > On 9/16/13 12:01 PM, Dan Espen wrote: >> Mark Selby <mse...@panix.com> writes: >> >>> I am running FVWM 2.5.31 on a CentOS 6.4 (x64_64) host using RealVNC >>> 5.05 as a VNC Server. My client is a Mac Running OSX 10.8.5. >>> >>> I am having an issue whereby certain modifier keys spontaneously stop >>> working and the only way that I can restore their functionality is to >>> kill and restart FVWM. >>> >>> Key Left A CM Scroll -100 +0 >>> Key Up A CM Scroll +0 -100 >>> Key Right A CM Scroll +100 +0 >>> Key Down A CM Scroll +0 +100 >>> >>> The above are the 4 lines in my .fvwm2rc which allow me to use >>> Ctrl-Alt-Arrow to move my workspace in any direction that I choose. >>> >>> I go along fine for a period of time and then something happens where >>> Ctrl-Alt-Arrow stops working and all I get when I use these keys is >>> the capital letters ABCD when I use one of these key combinations. >>> >>> There is nothing in any log file that points me in any direction as to >>> what is happening. >>> >>> Does anyone have any insight as to what is going on or how I may >>> further troubleshoot this issue. >>> >>> All and any help is greatly appreciated >> Sounds like the first question in the FAQ. >> Pay attention to the numlock key. >> > I did read the FAQ and I do not think that this is my problem as (1) I > have checked that the numlock key is off and (2) When my num lock > light is active the modifier keys actually work
To diagnose, use xev, this is a tiny application that tells you what X thinks your keys are emitting. Record the key values while the bindings work, then when they don't work. There is a possibility VNC or something else has grabbed the keys for itself. -- Dan Espen
