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Please let me have my command key back!
- Thread starter jwiegley
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BenInBlack
Pro
dang! thanks for bring that to my attn: it's about time ;-)
Ok now you need a little program that ive been using called autohotkey to map that combination while you are in windows
http://www.autohotkey.com/
Ok now you need a little program that ive been using called autohotkey to map that combination while you are in windows
http://www.autohotkey.com/
BenInBlack
Pro
assign the combo [Ctrl][tab] to cmd-tab
for the longest time I've used autohotkey to swap the ctrl-window key (mac cmd key) i use generic keyboard
for the longest time I've used autohotkey to swap the ctrl-window key (mac cmd key) i use generic keyboard
BenInBlack
Pro
I have a microsoft usb keyboard.
Look at this link, and look at the lower 3 keys: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout#QWERTY
im pretty sure that with this set on you now have to push the Opt key on Mac keyboard [Option][Tab]
to get same effect, and Parallels maps the Option key to the Windows Key
Windows -> Mac
=============
Ctrl = Cmd
Windows Key = Option
So, try this script
#Tab::^Tab
Look at this link, and look at the lower 3 keys: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout#QWERTY
im pretty sure that with this set on you now have to push the Opt key on Mac keyboard [Option][Tab]
to get same effect, and Parallels maps the Option key to the Windows Key
Windows -> Mac
=============
Ctrl = Cmd
Windows Key = Option
So, try this script
#Tab::^Tab
jwiegley said:I see that in the latest beta there is an option for swapping Cmd/Ctrl, or release CMD+<certain letters> back to the system. This is quite nice. But I can please have an option for Cmd-Tab to switch me out of my Parallels Window?
This is still a serious issue with Parallels, but there is a work around to make Apple Command-Tab work. You have to turn off "Enable access for assistive devices" in the Mac Universal Access System Preference item. Uncheck this option and Command-Tab works to get out of Parallels. At least that's been my experience.
Unfortunately, some programs need "Enable access for assistive devices" to be on. My was on for a reason, and I can't remember why. For the time being, I have unchecked this, but Parallels needs to fix this so Command-Tab works regardless of this setting.
With "Enable access for assistive devices" enabled, you can still Command-Tab out of a Parallels VM if you first press CTRL-ALT (CTRL-OPTION) which will defocus the mouse/keyboard from Windows and focus them on Mac OS. Pressing CTRL-ALT in Windows will make all Mac OS keys work correctly because the mouse and keyboard are now directed only to Mac OS, not Windows.
Mike
Dear BenInBlack,
I'm getting the feeling we're not talking about the same thing. I can't see any way for a Windows utility to somehow cause Cmd-Tab to get *passed back to the Mac host*. Once Windows takes over the interpretation of Cmd-Tab, it's going to stay within Windows; it's not going to pop back and allow me to select another Mac application. Are you sure that you're able to use Cmd-Tab to switch away from Parallels to, say, the Finder, when your Windows virtual machine has the focus?
This is a feature that Parallels itself need to provide. I would like a checkbox that says "Do not interpret the Command key", since I personally **never** use the Windows key for anything, not even when I have it available. I want Command to be the property of my Mac at all times, and not snarfed by any other application.
John
I'm getting the feeling we're not talking about the same thing. I can't see any way for a Windows utility to somehow cause Cmd-Tab to get *passed back to the Mac host*. Once Windows takes over the interpretation of Cmd-Tab, it's going to stay within Windows; it's not going to pop back and allow me to select another Mac application. Are you sure that you're able to use Cmd-Tab to switch away from Parallels to, say, the Finder, when your Windows virtual machine has the focus?
This is a feature that Parallels itself need to provide. I would like a checkbox that says "Do not interpret the Command key", since I personally **never** use the Windows key for anything, not even when I have it available. I want Command to be the property of my Mac at all times, and not snarfed by any other application.
John