Mala's Ctrl key staying stuck only w/different layouts.

[SGT]

I ran into a situation with Mala.  It is only happening when I use different layouts for emulators.  For example, if I use Ctrl-{right arrow} to move to the next emulator, the ctrl becomes as if it is stuck down.   I cannot scroll through a game list with the {down} and {up} arrows until I press the ctrl key again to "unstick" it.  If I don't press the ctrl key to unstick it, I can use {left arrow} and {right arrow} to move to the next emulator without holding the ctrl key down.

I tried to use a different "shift" key like ALT, but it does the same thing.  The only solution is to assign different keys and not use a shift key.  Again, it only happens if you use a different layout for each emulator.  If you use the same layout for all emulators, it does not occur.   Its as if there is a flag for the ctrl key that is not being cleared, hence pressing it by itself clears it. 

Is there some setting that I am overlooking that is causing this? Now its not a biggie to me as I will normally be using a joystick.  But if it is a glitch, I thought Swindus may want to know about it.

SGT
P.S.  It doesn't seem to be a Windows StickyKeys issue as it only occurs inside Mala.

[loadman]

I ran into a situation with Mala.  It is only happening when I use different layouts for emulators.  For example, if I use Ctrl-{right arrow} to move to the next emulator, the ctrl becomes as if it is stuck down.   I cannot scroll through a game list with the {down} and {up} arrows until I press the ctrl key again to "unstick" it.  If I don't press the ctrl key to unstick it, I can use {left arrow} and {right arrow} to move to the next emulator without holding the ctrl key down.

I tried to use a different "shift" key like ALT, but it does the same thing.  The only solution is to assign different keys and not use a shift key.  Again, it only happens if you use a different layout for each emulator.  If you use the same layout for all emulators, it does not occur.   Its as if there is a flag for the ctrl key that is not being cleared, hence pressing it by itself clears it. 

Is there some setting that I am overlooking that is causing this? Now its not a biggie to me as I will normally be using a joystick.  But if it is a glitch, I thought Swindus may want to know about it.

SGT
P.S.  It doesn't seem to be a Windows StickyKeys issue as it only occurs inside Mala.

I was about to say 'StickyKeys' until I read your last bit... 

Anyway to confirm it's not a windows issue have you tried this on another PC?

[GlennEdwards]

Hi Loadman,

I can confirm that I also have this issue with Mala RC9. When I use Ctrl-Left and Ctrl-Right to switch to different emulators and layouts the Ctrl gets "stuck" until I press it again..

Glenn

[SGT]

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Anyway to confirm it's not a windows issue have you tried this on another PC?
Did a fresh install on my daughter's PC a little while ago, and yes it is a problem there too.   Like I said, you can uncheck the "Auto Layout Switch" for emulators and the keys start working properly immediately.  Check it off again, problem immediately returns as soon as you switch emulators.

I am almost postive that the code that switches emulators isn't clearing a variable that holds the status of the "Shift" key.  But I have been wrong before.

[swindus]

Confirmed. The MaLa 'Shift' key gets stuck when the layout is switched and the 'Shift' key is pressed. Will fix this.

[SGT]

Confirmed. The MaLa 'Shift' key gets stuck when the layout is switched and the 'Shift' key is pressed. Will fix this.

Thanks a lot Swindus.  Also it's great to see you back.