Re: How to map Alt keys in X windows under NetBSD-9?

[RVP <rvp%SDF.ORG@localhost>]

On Tue, 11 Oct 2022, Brian Buhrow wrote:

> 1.  How can I figure out which code is being sent when the alt keys are pressed under X?

xev -event keyboard

> 2.  How can I change which code is received by the applications runing undr xterm so they match
> what is seen under the text consoles?

Whether xterm should generate ESC+key or set the high-bit when Alt+key
is pressed depends on various resources: metaSendsEscape,
altSendsEscape...

Check if "Meta Sends Escape" is ticked in the Main Options menu (Ctrl+
Left Mouse button)

-RVP