Option and shift keys down undetected

[Richard Gaskin]

David Epstein wrote:
> Using MC 2.5 on Mac OS 10.2, I have more than a few times had this
> problem:  scripts that check the optionKey or the shiftKey detect them
> as "up" even if they are in fact "down."  Restarting the computer--not
> just quitting and relaunching Metacard--seems to cure the problem, but
> then it returns.  And just now it returned very promptly.
> 
> The option key is not completely disabled even when this condition
> strikes; for example, with the pointer tool selected, option-dragging
> will successfully duplicate a button.
> 
> Is there a recognized cause or cure for this problem?

Ken Ray had a similar problem, but in his case it was specific to his 
iBook.  Have you noticed whether it works on other systems?

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