This technote describes a workaround for mapping certain keys, to a Windows host in a Control session, that are normally unmapped.
Timbuktu Pro (prior to build 869) currently do not support the mapping of certain keys/keystrokes such as Ctrl + Break. We realize that many Timbuktu users rely on the ability to use these keystrokes to administer remote systems. The following solution presented can be as a workaround for sending these particular unmapped keys.
Solution for unmapped keys
Windows 2000 and Window ME have an application called On-Screen Keyboard found in Start > Programs > Accessories > Accessibility, which you can click on a virtual keyboard on the desktop, using the mouse. The On-Screen Keyboard can be used to type the unmapped keys such as Ctrl + Break.
To use the On-Screen Keyboard to type unmapped keys you must open the On-Screen Keyboard application on the host machine (the machine being controlled). Then, click on the unmapped keys.
Note: This application is only available on Windows 2000 and ME.
Solution for non-US English Keyboard Layout
When using Timbuktu with non-US English operating systems, certain characters will not map properly. As a workaround, you can use the Microsoft Visual Keyboard.
In the same manner as the On-Screen Keyboard, you want to open the Microsoft Visual Keyboard on the host machine (the machine being controlled). Then, click on the keys that are not mapped properly.
To download the tool and for instructions to use the tool, go to: http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2000/viskeyboard.aspx