pressing three keys at same time

okeee · October 25th, 2006

I need to press three literal keyboard keys at the same time. How do I do that? If I press them at the same time now, they won't work.

Hard core Rikki · October 25th, 2006

That's actually a limitation of DirectX, namely DirectInput.

**hushypushy** · October 25th, 2006

Actually AFAIK it's a direct limitation of the keyboard's hardware itself, not DirectX.

I'd recommend buying a gamepad.

okeee · October 26th, 2006

So other than buying other hardware, i can't change anything in the software? such as a regedit?

Hard core Rikki · October 26th, 2006

Keyboards won't work this way. In native and DOS-based Windows systems at least...

Only time 3 characters can be used is when it is actually in conjunction with a function key: such as Ctrl or Alt. Examples as Ctrl + Alt + Delete [brings up Task Manager] Ctrl + Esc [brings up start menu].

Or would beep because you are performing "illegal operation".

Metalmurphy · October 26th, 2006

Nah Hardcore Rikki, its a problem with keyboards, and it doesnt happen with all keys, its just certain combinations. For example i can press a shift + s + d + k + n at the same time, thats 5 keys, but i can't press a + s + d + f or down + right + d for example.

Try to change your keys somewhere else. For example if your using the arrowkeys changed them to WASD or UJHK

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okeee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Holland Posts: 45	pressing three keys at same time I need to press three literal keyboard keys at the same time. How do I do that? If I press them at the same time now, they won't work.

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Metalmurphy Ataru Moroboshi Fan =) Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portugal, Oporto Posts: 5,759	Nah Hardcore Rikki, its a problem with keyboards, and it doesnt happen with all keys, its just certain combinations. For example i can press a shift + s + d + k + n at the same time, thats 5 keys, but i can't press a + s + d + f or down + right + d for example. Try to change your keys somewhere else. For example if your using the arrowkeys changed them to WASD or UJHK __________________ -------------------------------- Computer Specs ---------------------------------- Intel Pentium IV Prescott 3.0 HT → 4x 512MB DDR-DIMM → ASUS GF 6800 GT Sound Blaster X-Fi → 2x Maxtor 80 GB (RAID 0) Hitachi 19'' Monitor → Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Theater -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by Metalmurphy; October 26th, 2006 at 15:44.

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October 25th, 2006	#2 (permalink)
Hard core Rikki Let's go! Come on! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perpetual Hawaii Posts: 5,215	That's actually a limitation of DirectX, namely DirectInput.

October 26th, 2006	#4 (permalink)
okeee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Holland Posts: 45	So other than buying other hardware, i can't change anything in the software? such as a regedit?

October 26th, 2006	#5 (permalink)
Hard core Rikki Let's go! Come on! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perpetual Hawaii Posts: 5,215	Keyboards won't work this way. In native and DOS-based Windows systems at least... Only time 3 characters can be used is when it is actually in conjunction with a function key: such as Ctrl or Alt. Examples as Ctrl + Alt + Delete [brings up Task Manager] Ctrl + Esc [brings up start menu]. Or would beep because you are performing "illegal operation".