Simple Vi Mode 3 + Workman layout

[powelleric]

I have an issue with using Simple Vi Mode and changing the main key from 's' to 'spacebar'. If I do that everything works except left arrow when modifiers (like 'A' key, left_shift) are pressed. The left arrow works fine by itself.

Things are complicated by the fact that I use the Workman layout via simple modifications. So, actually, when I say the left arrow doesn't work, I mean the physical 'H' key that has been remapped to 'Y' doesn't do the left arrow if a modifier like shift ('A' key) is being used. Even worse, I have found that if I use another key for left arrow, it is all fine.

In summary,

• Using Workman layout plus Vi Mode with 'S' key - All OK
• Using Workman layout plus Vi Mode with 'Spacebar' key - Left arrow issue
• Using Workman layout plus Vi Mode with 'Spacebar' key and a different key for left arrow - All OK
• Using Vi Mode with 'Spacebar' key - All OK

I have pasted my config with the left arrow issue. If you simply, find/replace the spacebar keycode for 's', all will be fine. Similarly, if you change the left arrow from 'y' to 'f', all will be fine. It is only like this that I have the issue.

I have pasted my config with the left arrow issue. If you simply, find/replace the spacebar keycode for 's', all will be fine. Similarly, if you change the left arrow to 'f' (the physical 'U' key for Workman), all will be fine. It is only like this that I have the issue.

Thanks a bunch for all your work on this wonderful app. (I donated $10 last week via paypal, in fact.)

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                    }
                },
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                    },
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                    }
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}

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