Program to show what keys are being pressed - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

happymaan · 11-09-2003, 12:52 AM

Does anyone know of a program for windows that shows what keys are being pressed?

I have a game system where the keys are mapped onto an arcade panel and I'm getting some weird key inputs and I need to be able to see what keys the system thinks are being pressed.

-happymaan

Latch · 11-09-2003, 05:43 AM

Not sure what OS you're using, but if you are on a Linux/X-Windows system, you can use xev. Just type it at the command line, move the mouse to the window.. and type.. you'll get the idea

I'm guessing you'll soon get more posts with Windows/Mac suggestions if you're either of those.

phukraut · 11-09-2003, 01:59 PM

a simple keylogger would take care of this? or am i missing something?

The_Dude · 11-09-2003, 02:06 PM

i used to use a program called 'visual keyboard' from microsoft.

the main purpose was to type in diff languages, but it will show what key is being pressed.

happymaan · 11-10-2003, 01:29 AM

Thanks The_Dude, I checked out visual keyboard, and it would have done the trick but it doesn't show the function keys...and I think that's where the problem is.

charliex · 11-11-2003, 04:01 PM

microsoft spy++ shows you what key presses are being generated, its a coder tool , but its easy to figure out

11-09-2003, 12:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
happymaan Insane Location: los angeles	Program to show what keys are being pressed Does anyone know of a program for windows that shows what keys are being pressed? I have a game system where the keys are mapped onto an arcade panel and I'm getting some weird key inputs and I need to be able to see what keys the system thinks are being pressed. -happymaan

11-09-2003, 02:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	i used to use a program called 'visual keyboard' from microsoft. the main purpose was to type in diff languages, but it will show what key is being pressed. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

11-09-2003, 05:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Latch In Your Dreams Location: City of Lights	Not sure what OS you're using, but if you are on a Linux/X-Windows system, you can use xev. Just type it at the command line, move the mouse to the window.. and type.. you'll get the idea I'm guessing you'll soon get more posts with Windows/Mac suggestions if you're either of those.

11-09-2003, 01:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
phukraut Addict	a simple keylogger would take care of this? or am i missing something?

11-10-2003, 01:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
happymaan Insane Location: los angeles	Thanks The_Dude, I checked out visual keyboard, and it would have done the trick but it doesn't show the function keys...and I think that's where the problem is.

11-11-2003, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	microsoft spy++ shows you what key presses are being generated, its a coder tool , but its easy to figure out