JDK-6358364 : [Intel] Few keys do not work in Print Manager window with Num Lock on
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: client-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.awt
  • Affected Version: solaris_11
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Duplicate
  • OS: solaris_nevada
  • CPU: x86
  • Submitted: 2005-12-02
  • Updated: 2011-01-19
  • Resolved: 2007-05-14
Related Reports
Duplicate :  
JDK-6173972 - backspace, arrow keys, and return key not working in java applications
Description
1. Invoke Print Manager
Launch -> Preferences -> System Preferences -> Add / Remove Printer.

2. In Solaris Print Manager window, Select Printer -> Add access to Printer.

3. Enter the details in the fields Printer Name/ Printer Server/ Description.

Switch On 'Num Lock'.
Use 'BackSpace' key to delete the entered data.

Observation: With Num Lock On, 'Backspace', '0'(zero) in numeric pad, '.' in numeric pad do not work.
Comments
EVALUATION the problem looks like a duplicate of 6173972. So, could you, please verify that setting env variable _AWT_USE_TYPE4_PATCH=false resolves the problem.
19-04-2007
EVALUATION This cannot be reproduced on snv_57 using /usr/bin/printmgr. I can reproduce it using bugster. This is probably a java bug as the Solaris Print Manager (/usr/bin/java) does not do it's own keyboard handling. Transferring to java product.
19-04-2007