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I've noticed that recent versions of Launch Box removed the ability to hit ENTER to launch a game. They rely on the mouse. In a keyboard only setup, that only leaves me with the option of hitting Ctrl-P. Is there a way to re-enable the ENTER key in the current build or beta?  Thanks!

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On ‎4‎/‎4‎/‎2019 at 2:32 PM, eXo said:

I've noticed that recent versions of Launch Box removed the ability to hit ENTER to launch a game. They rely on the mouse. In a keyboard only setup, that only leaves me with the option of hitting Ctrl-P. Is there a way to re-enable the ENTER key in the current build or beta?  Thanks!

Same problem here. If I remember correctly this issue has been brought up in an older post (can't find it now). and has largely been ignored. I have searched for a solution from time to time but have failed.  I use LB and BB equally with my custom Arcade using an I-PAC - no keyboard/mouse usage, Until "ENTER" was removed to start a game in LB.  VERY FRUSTRATING!!!  As some people that come to play the arcade prefer using LB instead of BB. But now a mouse has to be scattered on the control panel. I Thank the Author for creating/supporting a good product. But since the feature did work in a previous version and does not work now, I have to assume it was removed for a reason. That reason has not been disclosed and we probably won't be seeing it again IMO. If I did miss posted fix, I apologize.

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7 hours ago, JoesPizza said:

Same problem here. If I remember correctly this issue has been brought up in an older post (can't find it now). and has largely been ignored. I have searched for a solution from time to time but have failed.  I use LB and BB equally with my custom Arcade using an I-PAC - no keyboard/mouse usage, Until "ENTER" was removed to start a game in LB.  VERY FRUSTRATING!!!  As some people that come to play the arcade prefer using LB instead of BB. But now a mouse has to be scattered on the control panel. I Thank the Author for creating/supporting a good product. But since the feature did work in a previous version and does not work now, I have to assume it was removed for a reason. That reason has not been disclosed and we probably won't be seeing it again IMO. If I did miss posted fix, I apologize.

Apologies for the delays; no, there is no good reason why it hasn't been added back in, sans for the fact that it's been a relatively uncommon request. Most people don't care and so I don't hear about it very often. The LaunchBox desktop interface is really a fairly poor solution for arcade cabinets, at least in my opinion, but it is on my shortlist, and I will get to it soon.

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