On Mac, how do I map keys like alt to ctrl?

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I have synergy server running on Linux and Synergy client running on Mac OSX. I'm having the key mapping issue... I'm using a standard "PC" keyboard, <ctrl><winkey><alt> layout. I want the keys to respond the same on the Mac as on Linux. The ctrl key should be used in conjunction with c,v to cut/paste, the alt key should be used with tab to bring up the task switcher.

If I plug the keyboard directly into the Mac, map keys, it will work, but as soon as I unplug and replug into linux, those mappings are gone, because the keyboard is obviously no longer recognized.

I've also tried using the mapping techniques outlined in the docs...

alt = ctrl
cmd = alt
etc.

Any help?

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HA, nevermind, I got it.

In the config on Linux (server), in the section: screens in the definition for the mac (client)

I simply mapped all keys to command: alt = super ctrl = super super = super

Works like a charm.

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answered 21 Apr '11, 14:34

gfrice
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accept rate: 100%

Cool, thanks for updating :)

(21 Apr '11, 19:10) nbolton ♦♦

Answer 2

0	I have a Windows Server and a Mac client (with SynergyKM). I can't make the Control key work. I need the Control key do Ctrl-drag an object in Xcode on my Mac. Can't do that. Mapping all keys to super doesn't work... link answered 19 Jan '12, 07:59 firepol 1 accept rate: 0%

On Mac, how do I map keys like alt to ctrl?

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