Some keys not working in MSTS with Windows XP Home

PaulCh · Post by **PaulCh** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 7:01 pm

Hi All

I have finally upgraded my PC and re installed MSTS but I am finding that certain keys don't work as they should in the game.

When driving ' is supposed to apply the brake, p lower raise the pantograph, etc. These keys don't work when pressing ' it gives the message Brake Released (same as

and when the p key is pressed the screen shows pantograph down followed immediately by pantograph up. I have also tried using the controls in the cab. For example when braking I can drag the brake and the screen shows self lap x% but immediately returns to released.

Any ideas?

The PC is an Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz with 1GB RAM and a GE Force GT6600 128Mb Graphics card. Windows XP Home Version 2002 service pack 2.

Cheers

Paul

Lad491 · Post by **Lad491** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 7:11 pm

Your not using simple controls are you?

Im running XP and dont have this problem.

choccy · Post by **choccy** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 7:48 pm

If you haven't got simple controls switched on try pressing alt Tab to see if that fixes the problem. If not it may be a DirectX problem.

See http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;299740

Mark

nestfilms · Post by **nestfilms** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:26 pm

i know its silly but you could check that your keyboard is set to uk

PaulCh · Post by **PaulCh** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:23 am

Hi

Thanks for the replies.

It is only certain keys that don't work such as ' and p. I have checked my keyboard and it is setup as UK. Plus the mouse when operating the same controls has the same effect. I also have simple controls selected. I will check my version of Direct X but I would expect it to be up to date as I have only had the PC a month.

Cheers

Paul

Lad491 · Post by **Lad491** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:34 am

I also have simple controls selected

If you really meant that then thats your problem. the simple controls keys work differently. Or did you mean to say you DONT have simple controls selected.

PaulCh · Post by **PaulCh** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:48 am

Hi

In the options under realism the box that says simple controls is checked. I have read the manual and it doesn't mention using any other keys for braking so I am now confused. This all used to work on my Windows 98 SE PC so I am assuming it is related to XP.

Cheers

Paul

Sly401 · Post by **Sly401** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:50 am

Just an outside thought..

You are not using a compact keyboard (like a laptop) where the P an ' keys (plus others) can be used as a number keypad if you press a Fn key or similar.......

Sly

PaulCh · Post by **PaulCh** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:59 am

Hi

Its a Microsoft keyboard (Multimedia type). It does have a function key on it which if not pressed doesn't allow the f1-f12 keys to function correctly.

Cheers

Paul

Lad491 · Post by **Lad491** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 12:39 pm

Try unchecking the "use simple controls" setting in options.
Im sure thats the problem. Simple controls are so simple as to be useless

PaulCh · Post by **PaulCh** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:26 pm

Hi

I will try this tonight when I get home.

It seems strange that there is no way of braking the train when using the simple controls as the A, D keys work for the throttle.

Cheers

Paul

PaulCh · Post by **PaulCh** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 6:15 pm

Hi

Yep that was it unchecked the simple controls and everything works as it should. Many thanks to all that made suggestions.

Cheers

Paul