[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
@Robert Carr; I've assigned this to you as it might be related to the general focus grabbing issue you are looking into at the moment (Launcher reveal when menu is open, clicking outside of the Dash, etc...), please un-assign yourself if this is incorrect. ** Changed in: ayatana-design Assignee: (unassigned) = John Lea (johnlea) ** Also affects: unity Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Also affects: unity (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Changed in: ayatana-design Importance: Undecided = Critical ** Changed in: ayatana-design Status: New = Triaged ** Tags added: udp ** Changed in: unity Status: New = Confirmed ** Changed in: unity Milestone: None = backlog ** Changed in: unity (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed ** Description changed: Reproduce scenario : - left click on an applet - try the ^-Alt arrow to switch desktop When an applet contextual menu is opened, you can't switch desktop with keyboard shortcuts. Normally,we should have a consistent behaviour in regards with the workspace-selector applet, ie : - first ^-Alt-arrow (for the workspace-selector : click), the menu is unfolded - second ^-Alt-arrow , we go to the next desktop === see bug 29894 for not being able to take screenshots when menu is open, another symptom of this bug. + + + -- + + Note from Design: + + This is a critical bug, a user should be able to use a global keyboard + shortcut at any moment, including when a menu is open. In the unlikely + case that there is a conflict between the global keyboard shortcuts ( + see + https://launchpadlibrarian.net/85352653/Super_key_shutcuts_overlay.png ) + and the menu keyboard shortcuts, the menu keyboard shortcuts should take + precedence. ** Summary changed: - Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open + Keyboard shortcuts, window management - Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open ** Changed in: unity Assignee: (unassigned) = Robert Carr (robertcarr) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 Title: Keyboard shortcuts, window management - Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/10905/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
** Changed in: ayatana-design Status: Incomplete = New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 Title: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/10905/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
I at least expect to be able to CHANGE VOLUME with the keyboard when the SOUND APPLET is open. This isn't a high priortity bug but it definitely shouldn't be a 'won't-fix'. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 Title: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/10905/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
What a terrible design choice, this badly needs a new implantation! -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 Title: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
Massive cross-stack issue to fix (too much for a papercut) but something that will need to be worked around eventually; even if the solution is something that's not X, not Gtk+ and doesn't involve invasive grabs. ** Also affects: ayatana-design Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Changed in: ayatana-design Status: New = Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 Title: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
** Changed in: gtk+2.0 (Ubuntu) Assignee: Ubuntu Desktop Bugs (desktop-bugs) = (unassigned) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 Title: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
** Description changed: - Hi, + Reproduce scenario : + - left click on an applet + - try the ^-Alt arrow to switch desktop - Reproduce scenario : - - left click on an applet - - try the ^-Alt arrow to switch desktop + When an applet contextual menu is opened, you can't switch desktop with keyboard shortcuts. + Normally,we should have a consistent behaviour in regards with the workspace-selector applet, ie : + - first ^-Alt-arrow (for the workspace-selector : click), the menu is unfolded + - second ^-Alt-arrow , we go to the next desktop - When an applet contextual menu is opened, you can't switch desktop with keyboard - shortcuts. - Normally,we should have a consistent behaviour in regards with the workspace-selector - applet, ie : - - first ^-Alt-arrow (for the workspace-selector : click), the menu is unfolded - - second ^-Alt-arrow , we go to the next desktop + === - What do you reckon ? - - regards, - mr + see bug 29894 for not being able to take screenshots when menu is open, + another symptom of this bug. -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
** Changed in: gtk Importance: Unknown = Medium -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
Someone is trying to hijack you mouse! i hate that when happens. but it happens a lot to me!! :) -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
Also, a nasty side effect of this is that gksudo segfaults when run whilst a menu is open, sometimes also throwing in a scary-looking Someone is trying to hijack you mouse!-warning -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
Well spoken Nathaniel. -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
an inconsistent user interface is a design choice? What is this, windows??? -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
Is this a duplicate of 29894? or is 29894 a duplicate of this? -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
the other one would be a duplicate but this one is closed as a gtk bug and the other one is accepted as a gnome-screenshot workaround so you can let them this way -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
It would be very nice to use some shortcuts like screenshot and media player commands (play, next track). These shouldn't conflict with anything. -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
** Changed in: gtk+2.0 (Ubuntu) Importance: Medium = Wishlist Assignee: Sebastien Bacher (seb128) = Ubuntu Desktop Bugs (desktop-bugs) -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
The xinput program (xinput test device id) exhibits the proper XGrabKeyboard() bypass behavior. -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
I agree with Michael in that this is fairly critical. Please count my vote on reopening the issue. -- Nicholas On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 2:59 PM, Charles Huber genpfa...@gmail.com wrote: The xinput program (xinput test device id) exhibits the proper XGrabKeyboard() bypass behavior. -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of a duplicate bug. Status in gtk: Won't Fix Status in gtk+2.0 source package in Ubuntu: Invalid Bug description: Hi, Reproduce scenario : - left click on an applet - try the ^-Alt arrow to switch desktop When an applet contextual menu is opened, you can't switch desktop with keyboard shortcuts. Normally,we should have a consistent behaviour in regards with the workspace-selector applet, ie : - first ^-Alt-arrow (for the workspace-selector : click), the menu is unfolded - second ^-Alt-arrow , we go to the next desktop What do you reckon ? regards, mr -- Nicholas 678.231.0946 AIM: nicholasalipaz GTalk: nicho...@alipaz.net MSN: nicholas.ali...@hotmail.com Y!: nicholas.alipaz ICQ: 439319956 MySpace IM: nicho...@alipaz.net -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
is this gonna stay wontfix? i consider this a true bug (maybe wishlist importance) because even though there maybe technical reasons that this cannot(doesnot) work there are no semantic reasons why this is not something useful to have. and the incoming duplicates confirm that users expect this to work. my favorite example is that you cannot make screenshots of menus (well, sleep 5; gnome-screenshot does the trick) could this be reopend as wishlist at least? -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
** Changed in: gtk Status: Unknown = Won't Fix -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
Apparently: Comment #1 from Matthias Clasen (gtk+ developer, points: 26) 2006-08-05 18:42 UTC [reply] This can't work, due the way menus are implemented in X11. So it looks more like an X11 bug than a policy choice. Should this bug be filed against X11? There isn't a lot of detail to work with... ** Bug watch added: GNOME Bug Tracker #349037 http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=349037 ** Also affects: gtk via http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=349037 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/10905 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 10905] Re: Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open
Aaron, better to argue upstream, they know why they did that better -- Can't use any global keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys when applet/menu is open https://launchpad.net/bugs/10905 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs