Enter key doesn't work at weird times.

jasong · 2007-08-24, 23:13

This has got me completely flummoxed. I am using exactly the same computer right now, and the Enter key works fine. But if I want to send a message to #rieselsieve in Gaim, everything seems to work except the Enter key. Not only that, but I've had times where I'm in Gaim, the Enter key doesn't work, I'll click on a window within the exact same instance of Gaim, and for that sub-window the Enter key will work fine. Not only that, but for the Window where 'Enter' doesn't work, pressing 'Ctrl-Enter', which starts a new line but doesn't send it to the channel until it gets 'Enter' on it's own, works fine.

I'm thinking it's the Dell keyboard, but I'm not sure.

Edit: Okay, I've tried another keyboard, and it's the exact same problem. I'm using Feisty Fawn, which is Ubuntu, an "old" AMD cpu and 1 Gig of RAM. It would be a bit of an effort to get the exact specs.

Xyzzy · 2007-08-25, 00:07

Simplify.

Is this behaivor only in Gaim?

If so, is the "send" character set to be <ENTER>?

Some people like to enter multiple lines at a time without having each line sent individually, and they set something else to be the "submit" key.

jasong · 2007-08-25, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xyzzy

Simplify.

Is this behaivor only in Gaim?

If so, is the "send" character set to be <ENTER>?

Some people like to enter multiple lines at a time without having each line sent individually, and they set something else to be the "submit" key.

Yes, it is only in Gaim, and then only in certain Gaim Windows.

Stupid question time: what does the 'Send' key look like?

Xyzzy · 2007-08-25, 15:21

We've only used Gaim a few times so we don't have a clue. We fired it up and looked at the preferences but nothing jumped out.

We can't picture using Gaim for IRC anyways, XChat is very clean and intuitive and has such a nice interface.

BlisteringSheep · 2007-08-25, 20:16

Jason,
The setting for the "Send Message" function is under

Code:

Preferences->Interface->Conversations->Shortcuts

There are two check boxes, one for "Enter sends message" and one for "Control-Enter sends message". If neither of those are selected, the only way to send a message is with the "Send" button on the bottom-right corner of the message window.

Xyzzy,
The appeal (for me) of GAIM is the multiprotocol support. I am simultaneously logged in to at least 6 different networks, with multiple identities, all through on interface. Plus, it's basically the same interface under X as MS-Windows (same gtk prefs and everything).

jasong · 2007-08-25, 20:31

I figured it out(well, I actually had it explained to me).

When the Window name is in parentheses, it means that you are no longer present in that channel, IM session, etc.. You basically have to go to a different window, rejoin the channel, and go back. Since the input would go nowhere, I guess they thought it would be a good idea to disable the enter key so people wouldn't think they were actually accomplishing something.

2007-08-24, 23:13	#1
jasong "Jason Goatcher" Mar 2005 3·7·167 Posts	Enter key doesn't work at weird times. This has got me completely flummoxed. I am using exactly the same computer right now, and the Enter key works fine. But if I want to send a message to #rieselsieve in Gaim, everything seems to work except the Enter key. Not only that, but I've had times where I'm in Gaim, the Enter key doesn't work, I'll click on a window within the exact same instance of Gaim, and for that sub-window the Enter key will work fine. Not only that, but for the Window where 'Enter' doesn't work, pressing 'Ctrl-Enter', which starts a new line but doesn't send it to the channel until it gets 'Enter' on it's own, works fine. I'm thinking it's the Dell keyboard, but I'm not sure. Edit: Okay, I've tried another keyboard, and it's the exact same problem. I'm using Feisty Fawn, which is Ubuntu, an "old" AMD cpu and 1 Gig of RAM. It would be a bit of an effort to get the exact specs. Last fiddled with by jasong on 2007-08-24 at 23:18

2007-08-25, 20:16	#5
BlisteringSheep Oct 2006 On a Suzuki Boulevard C90 2·3·41 Posts	Jason, The setting for the "Send Message" function is under Code: Preferences->Interface->Conversations->Shortcuts There are two check boxes, one for "Enter sends message" and one for "Control-Enter sends message". If neither of those are selected, the only way to send a message is with the "Send" button on the bottom-right corner of the message window. Xyzzy, The appeal (for me) of GAIM is the multiprotocol support. I am simultaneously logged in to at least 6 different networks, with multiple identities, all through on interface. Plus, it's basically the same interface under X as MS-Windows (same gtk prefs and everything).

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2007-08-25, 00:07	#2
Xyzzy "Mike" Aug 2002 20040₈ Posts	Simplify. Is this behaivor only in Gaim? If so, is the "send" character set to be <ENTER>? Some people like to enter multiple lines at a time without having each line sent individually, and they set something else to be the "submit" key.

2007-08-25, 15:21	#4
Xyzzy "Mike" Aug 2002 2⁵·257 Posts	We've only used Gaim a few times so we don't have a clue. We fired it up and looked at the preferences but nothing jumped out. We can't picture using Gaim for IRC anyways, XChat is very clean and intuitive and has such a nice interface.

2007-08-25, 20:31	#6
jasong "Jason Goatcher" Mar 2005 110110110011₂ Posts	I figured it out(well, I actually had it explained to me). When the Window name is in parentheses, it means that you are no longer present in that channel, IM session, etc.. You basically have to go to a different window, rejoin the channel, and go back. Since the input would go nowhere, I guess they thought it would be a good idea to disable the enter key so people wouldn't think they were actually accomplishing something.