> On 01/28/2013 11:21 PM, GiGurra [via jogamp] wrote:
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>> While developing a small OpenGL/OpenCL game using JOGL and JOCL, we've run
>> into a problem with newt KeyEvents.
>>
>> As we target Windows, and want to support chat, we need to be able
>> to get correct key characters for different keyboard events.
>>
>> (These tests are on oracle's java7 64 bit jvm on windows 7 using jogl 2.0-rc11)
>>
>> Jogl KeyEvent typed events deliver the correct characters, HOWEVER:
>> The first typed event arrives with a significant delay, since it is only
>> produces when the key is released (or when the first autorepeat kicks in).
>>
>> This is problematic as it makes text input seem very sluggish.
>>
>> Pressed-events are delivered instantly, however as documented, these do not
>> give any character information.
>>
>> Is there any known way to solve or work around this?
> You could use the key-code, which ofc would be a PIA for you - hmm.
>
>> Is there any jogl beta where typed events get delivered faster on windows or
>> where Pressed events contain character info?
>
> But I see your point .. and I will look into this again and reply here
> in a while ..