Re: FVWM: num-lock a modifier?

From: Dan Espen <dane_at_mk.bellcore.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 14:27:12 -0500

Sue Blake <sue_at_welearn.com.au> writes:
> On Sun, Dec 20, 1998 at 09:37:36AM -0500, Bob Woodside wrote:
> > Sue Blake <sue_at_welearn.com.au> wrote:
> > > On Sun, Dec 20, 1998 at 03:09:26AM -0800, Kent Howard wrote:
> > > > Why does Num-Lock cause my key and mouse bindings not to work?
> > > > Is it being treated as a modifier for some reason?
> > >
> > > Can anyone confirm it's supposed to be so? Could another key be
> > > used for this purpose instead, in order to leave the numlock on all the
> > > time?
> >
> > From the FAQ:
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > 42) Why do NumLock and CapsLock interfere with ClickToFocus and/or my
> > mouse bindings?
> >
> > A: Because they are treated as modifiers.
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Ooooh, so that means key bindings too does it?
> Thanks. I live and learn :-)
>
> When I saw this a while ago I tried to fiddle with the CapsLock and
> couldn't see what it does. Is there any other documentation on this?

Please answer only to the list (you copied Bob but he's already on the
list).

You might want to start with "man xmodmap". This is not an fvwm2
issue, fvwm2 treats keyboard events like any other X application.

> --
>
> Regards,
> -*Sue*-
>
> --

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