[mythtv-users] stupid input question

Brad DerManouelian myth at dermanouelian.com
Fri Nov 14 14:59:18 UTC 2008


On Nov 14, 2008, at 6:14 AM, Josh White wrote:

> yes, I'm aware of that, but I'd like to be able to type normally,  
> with my keyboard, without looking at a "virtual keyboard" that does  
> nothing in this case but prevent the input window from assuming I  
> have a remote control in my hand.   Is there a way to make it so all  
> input windows assume I have a full qwerty keyboard, all the time?
>
> I found another problem last night, when trying to enter my zip code  
> in the mythweather plugin, I was unable to do so, because  
> apparently, "0" (as in zero) cannot be typed (my zip code is 14850,  
> and when I searched for "Ithaca, NY" I got nothing).  I saw the same  
> problem in mythvideo, when I tried to label an HD recording I was  
> experimenting with "[file name] - 1080P" and I couldn't input "0"  
> again.  I imagine this all has to do with the same problem I  
> mentioned in my original post.  Is there a switch someplace that can  
> be set to change the input window behavior?  I realize there may not  
> be a golobal setting, since my questions span two different plugins,  
> but if there's any way to improve upon this, I'd be interested.

There is no option to change it. You should add it to the wish list so  
the request isn't lost in the mailing list.



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