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kubuntu kwin shortcuts do not work with the numpad

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I am trying to map keys in KWin like Meta + KP4 in Kubuntu 11.04.

If numlock is on, it gets recorded as "Meta + 4" and then works with the 4 on the main keyboard, but NOT on the keypad.

If numlock is off, it gets recorded as "Meta + Left" and then works with the left arrow on the main keyboard, but NOT on the keypad.

I want it to work on the keypad! Maybe there is some option in the keyboard settings...?

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answered 2 Years ago izeeas · Accepted Answer

Thanks for the lead, there was a suggestion of a workaround in it. Here it is in case anyone else runs into this:

Create ~/.Xmodmap with the following text:

keycode 87 = XF86Launch1

keycode 88 = XF86Launch2

keycode 89 = XF86Launch3

keycode 83 = XF86Launch4

keycode 84 = XF86Launch5

keycode 85 = XF86Launch6

keycode 79 = XF86Launch7

keycode 80 = XF86Launch8

keycode 81 = XF86Launch9

keycode 90 = XF86LaunchA

keycode 91 = XF86LaunchB

I also added

keycode 86 = XF86LaunchC

keycode 82 = XF86LaunchD

which is for keypad +/-.

Then run xmodmap ~/.Xmodmap. You should be able to bind the to the keys now. Also, if other keys aren't working try the utility xev, which can tell you what the keycode is for a specific key and add it in a similar way.