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Old 09-04-2009, 05:30 AM   #1
sreeharsha.t
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Question Disabling Key combinations in X


Hi,

I am developing an assessment software which has to work on linux. It has to disable certain key combinations which the user may use to shift to other applications when the assessment software is running essentially to prevent the user from copying from other programs.

For eg: While giving an assessment, the user should not be allowed to switch to other programs by pressing Alt+Tab or into terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+F<1-5>.

I am exploring loadkeys and xmodkeys for this and I am yet not sure whether they can address this requirement fully. Am I referring to the correct tools or is there any other way through which this can be accomplished?

Thanks,
Harsha
 
Old 09-04-2009, 09:28 AM   #2
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the ctrl-alt-f<1-5> can be turned off in the x config file add the DontVTSwitch option to the server layout section. The alt-tab behavior is being controlled by the window manager so you probably have to shut it off in there.

other xconfig options you might want on are DontZap and DontZoom
 
Old 09-07-2009, 11:19 PM   #3
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Thanks Estabroo,

Though your options seemed viable, they are unsuitable for my application as it permanently disables the keys. Our application needs a temporary disablement of certain keys and when the application quits, all those keys should be re-enabled.

I am now content with the functionality of xmodmap. By using that I am able to disable and re-enable the key board keys. I wrote a script which will launch the application after disabling the keys and enables them after the program quits.

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Harsha
 
  


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