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pipe key missing? #436

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opened 2026-02-20 08:22:45 -05:00 by deekerman · 3 comments

deekerman commented

2026-02-20 08:22:45 -05:00

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Originally created by @eriklundh on GitHub (Oct 17, 2025).

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0.4.8

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0.2.5

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JetKVM

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None

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I can't find any way to send the pipe key | (0x7c) to my linux console which is kind of a big deal on a console to a linux machine. I have tried
I use a Lenovo X13 laptop (Windows 11) with a swedish keyboard
The Windows keyboard setting is "ENG SV"

Originally created by @eriklundh on GitHub (Oct 17, 2025). ### Disclaimer - [x] I have read and understood the disclaimer. ### Application version 0.4.8 ### System version 0.2.5 ### Device model JetKVM ### Extension model None ### Remote device Hardware _No response_ ### Remote device OS _No response_ ### Bug description I can't find any way to send the pipe key | (0x7c) to my linux console which is kind of a big deal on a console to a linux machine. I have tried I use a Lenovo X13 laptop (Windows 11) with a swedish keyboard The Windows keyboard setting is "ENG SV"

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deekerman commented

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@IDisposable commented on GitHub (Oct 17, 2025):

Clarification needed (not trying to insult, I really need to know to ensure I'm fixing the right thing):

By "send", do you mean?

hitting the correct key on your browser/client machine while the main screen is up (e.g. WebRTC is active)
clicking on the correct key in the Virtual Keyboard
pasting a | character in the Paste mode
sending a | character via a Macro

If Virtual Keyboard or Paste, then what is the set of your Keyboard Layout in Settings/Keyboard?

If typing or Macro, then the physical key position on the keyboard is the only thing that matters so are you pressing the key just above the Enter key? This is the IntlBackslash key per the HID spec. Or are you pressing the key two keys to the left of the Backspace key? This is the OEM 4 per the HID spec.

For further information, see the comparison of the Windows Swedish keyboard vs. US

Also nice comparison on this Swedish keyboard guide

Lastly, if you're using the Swedish keyboard on your controlling browser/client, which layout are you using (ISO105, ANSI104, ABNT)? What matches your physical keyboard from here?

Hopefully I can track down what's happening from your answers.

@IDisposable commented on GitHub (Oct 17, 2025): Clarification needed (not trying to insult, I really need to know to ensure I'm fixing the right thing): By "send", do you mean? - [ ] hitting the correct key on your browser/client machine while the main screen is up (e.g. WebRTC is active) - [ ] clicking on the correct key in the Virtual Keyboard - [ ] pasting a `|` character in the Paste mode - [ ] sending a `|` character via a Macro If Virtual Keyboard or Paste, then what is the set of your Keyboard Layout in Settings/Keyboard? <img width="1409" height="493" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ff37db52-c5dd-43aa-b608-6d90125429b5" /> If typing or Macro, then the _physical_ key position on the keyboard is the only thing that matters so are you pressing the key just above the Enter key? This is the `IntlBackslash` key per the HID spec. Or are you pressing the key two keys to the left of the Backspace key? This is the `OEM 4` per the HID spec. <img width="927" height="362" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ec0b3706-daa0-4cf6-82e2-f59cda3d408d" /> For further information, see the [comparison of the Windows Swedish keyboard vs. US](https://kbdlayout.info/compare/00000409%2B0000041d) <img width="1875" height="1179" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4033ca1a-0770-45c3-ac0d-0f9d42636a97" /> Also nice comparison on [this Swedish keyboard guide](https://monsgeek.eu/blogs/guide/swedish-keyboard-layout-what-you-need-to-know) Lastly, if you're using the Swedish keyboard on your controlling browser/client, which layout are you using (ISO105, ANSI104, ABNT)? What matches your physical keyboard [from here](https://kbdlayout.info/KBDSW/10.0.17134.1?arrangement=ANSI104)? Hopefully I can track down what's happening from your answers.

deekerman commented

2026-02-20 08:22:45 -05:00

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@eriklundh commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025):

My Lenovo X13 has a ISO 105 keyboard (Swedish)
I am hitting the correct keys (AltGr + IntlBackslash) on my browser/client machine while the jetKVM main screen is up (e.g. WebRTC is active)
When I press AltGr the keys in JetKvm display 'ControlLeft, AltRight, AltGr'
When I press the IntlBackslash key (the key next to the left Shift key) I briefly see ControlLeft, AltRight, AltGr, IntlBackslash

This is the two keys that I press: AltGr + IntlBackslash

I enclose a screen capture of the JetKVM window when I press Altgr. I have not been able to screen capture the moment when I also press IntlBackslash

@eriklundh commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025): My Lenovo X13 has a ISO 105 keyboard (Swedish) I am hitting the correct keys (AltGr + IntlBackslash) on my browser/client machine while the jetKVM main screen is up (e.g. WebRTC is active) When I press AltGr the keys in JetKvm display 'ControlLeft, AltRight, AltGr' When I press the IntlBackslash key (the key next to the left Shift key) I briefly see ControlLeft, AltRight, AltGr, IntlBackslash This is the two keys that I press: AltGr + IntlBackslash <img width="1359" height="453" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/13939ad3-5d2b-4d2c-a4ad-85fa25e59263" /> I enclose a screen capture of the JetKVM window when I press Altgr. I have not been able to screen capture the moment when I also press IntlBackslash <img width="1920" height="1032" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b854d55-42be-4f0d-8690-e063ebb58c02" />

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@gfn256 commented on GitHub (Oct 20, 2025):

Possibly same issue as this?

@gfn256 commented on GitHub (Oct 20, 2025): Possibly same issue as [this](https://github.com/jetkvm/kvm/issues/812)?