Difference between revisions of "Key (event)"
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|return1=The numerical key value of the key pressed. | |return1=The numerical key value of the key pressed. | ||
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| + | {{Example | ||
| + | |desc=Print each key pressed on the keyboard whenever a ''key'' event is fired. Use Ctrl+T (Windows)<!--- or ???+T (Mac)---> to terminate the loop. | ||
| + | |code= | ||
| + | while true do | ||
| + | event, scancode = os.pullEvent() | ||
| + | print(tostring(scancode).." was pressed.") | ||
| + | end | ||
| + | |output=Any key that is pressed. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | ==Key scan codes == | ||
| + | [[File:CC-Keyboard-Charcodes.png|center|frame|250x250px|Click for a larger copy of this image - contains keys and their event numbers.]] | ||
Revision as of 00:42, 8 January 2013
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(Reason: A demonstration on the use and handling of this event would be beneficial. AfterLifeLochie 16:10, 30 November 2012 (MSK)) |
 Event key | |
| Fired when any key is pressed while the terminal is focused. | |
| Returned Object 1 | The numerical key value of the key pressed. |
 Example | |
| Print each key pressed on the keyboard whenever a key event is fired. Use Ctrl+T (Windows) to terminate the loop. | |
| Code |
while true do event, scancode = os.pullEvent() print(tostring(scancode).." was pressed.") end |
| Output | Any key that is pressed. |
Key scan codes
Click for a larger copy of this image - contains keys and their event numbers.
