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Old 03-09-2018, 10:01 AM   #1
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Default Screen Share does not see modifier keys

I am remote controlling my Mac Mini over a network with my laptop using Screen Share. When using Reaper, my modifier keys (command, option and control) do not work except for things like copy and paste. Also the shift key does not allow me to select multiple items while mouse clicking. This does not seem to happen with other programs, although I have seen other complaints online about Adobe doing the same thing.

Has anyone else had this issue, and is this a Mac thing or a Reaper thing? I would think something within Reaper since other programs seem to work fine with screen share.
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Old 03-15-2018, 12:30 PM   #2
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What program are you using for your screen share?
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Old 03-15-2018, 01:50 PM   #3
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I'm just using the regular built in Mac screen share. It's called screen share that comes up when you connect to another computer.
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Old 03-19-2018, 05:45 AM   #4
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try a RealVNC viewer, not the Mac's built in. you may also need to tweak it's settings.

p.s. yes, try it with the same screen sharing server, Apple's screen sharing also is VNC in fact.

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Old 03-20-2018, 07:05 AM   #5
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try a RealVNC viewer, not the Mac's built in. you may also need to tweak it's settings.

p.s. yes, try it with the same screen sharing server, Apple's screen sharing also is VNC in fact.
OK just tried all this and still nothing. Option key does nothing and shift-click to select multiple tracks does not work. I also tried hooking up and external keyboard and trackball to the laptop and it was all the same.

BIG NOTE: Just tried screen share with Pro Tools and the modifier keys all work as expected. There seems to be something within individual applications that is not right. I have seen comments about this with some Adobe applications as well.

Will add this to bug reports as well.

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