arrow and space keys not working on websites

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arrow and space keys not working on websites

I can't seem to get my arrow keys or space keys to work playing flash games on websites. An example would be this game: http://progressivefastandfurious.com When this game starts the car does not move anywhere because the keyboard keys won't work. What's odd is that they seem to work everywhere else (ex: typing doc etc.) This is not related only to this site but pretty much any flash or shockwave site that needs the use of the arrow keys. I also get weird responses when using the extended keyboard with the dashboard calculator. I assume these are coming from the same issue. I bought a new keyboard and my old one does the same thing.

Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5 Mac OS X (10.4.7) 2GB DDR RAM, airport, bluetooth

Posted on Sep 8, 2006 1:49 PM

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mightyj Author

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Sep 13, 2006 5:39 PM in response to mightyj

This happens on most flash sites that use arrow key functions but I also realized that my extended keyboard does not work for the calculator. I am a flash developer and no this has nothing to do with me not having clicked on the flash file itself. These keys work when i am typing something like an email, it just seems like it's certain things where the extended keys won't respond. I am using the latest flash player as well.

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mightyj Author

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Sep 14, 2006 6:15 AM in response to mightyj

I take back the "extended keyboard not working in calculator" it seems to be working now. As for flash, not so much. I also found out it is all keys that do not work in flash. Here is a good example:

http://www.miniclip.com/games/base-jumping/en

That game asks you to it any key to get started. I was not even able to do that. I also had focus set on the flash movie so I know it should have worked.

In another game which is not flash but shockwave (director compiled file):

http://www.miniclip.com/games/on-the-run/en/

Hit the how to play button. The "P,S, and R" keys work but the other keys do not while playing this game. I am starting to thing I have some sort of accessibility thing turned on that interferes with certain keys. Anyone know of anything that may effect this?

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Sep 15, 2006 10:52 AM in response to mightyj

Actually the arrow keys not functioning may be due to their different key codes when compared to other systems such as the PC or Linux.

Check out: http://scott-tabar-safari.blogspot.com/2006/09/macs-cursor-keys.html

Perhaps a key remapping program will help so you can at least get the arrow keys to produce the values that are expected on a PC.

Best of luck!

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mightyj Author

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Oct 12, 2006 12:35 PM in response to mightyj

still have not figured out the answer for this. I can't play any shockwave or flash games that use the keyboard. Any one have any other answers besides remapping the keyboard which I don't think is necessary since the keys work in everything else. On my powerbook I can play games so there is some setting on my computer that is causing this issue. ANy help would be great!

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Sep 10, 2006 8:59 AM in response to mightyj

Try clicking on the game (just anywhere). If that doesn't work, I can't help you. 😟

-JoGrammah

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Sep 10, 2006 9:36 PM in response to mightyj

I'd try the site, however, I do not want to register for log-in.

Are you using the latest version of Flash? If yes, is there any other site you can list where the same problem exists.

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mightyj Author

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Sep 19, 2006 7:19 AM in response to mightyj

Hmm key remapping seems like it could work, but why would I have this issue in the first place? Ideally it would be great to find how the issue occurred in the first place.

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