This is so weird! SHIFT + W + X combination does not work!? Anything else, like SHIFT + any other key, except W + X works just fine.
How I tested: create a project using default FPS template. Make input event for key X. Once key is pressed, do print string “Hello”. press SHIFT + W + X - nothing is printed. Press SHIFT + S + X - works just fine (you will see “Hello”).
Any idea what is going on?
Hello ,
I believe there are some limitations with how windows handles inputs. (I entered a bug a while ago and it was determined that there is nothing we can do to fix on our end.)
Random Protip: use the console command Showdebug Input to visualize your keypresses.
Hope that helps!
Actually, I figured that out (thanks to Sion Sheevok [UE4 & FN Dev Team] from Unreal Slackers who pointed it out): it is hardware issue. Apparently, my keyboard (Microsoft 600) has some hardware limitations when some key combinations cannot be handled (gadzikowski.com rollover test page). The only solution to fix that problem is to buy a normal gaming keyboard.
Thanks for the info!
Just to confirm. I got a gaming keyboard (Corsair Strafe RGB) and all key combinations work as expected
just because it says gaming it doesnt mean that it will work as intended. i believe its a feature called n key rollover or something like that. also keep in mind that if your putting that combination into a game your target audience may run into the same issue as you did by not having a compatible keyboard.
Well, that problem was valid for that specific MS keyboard model.
i wasnt saying that you didnt have a problem quite the contrary, its not just your specific keyboard that has that issue its many keyboards out there. its even more of a problem on lower end and cheaper keyboards.