Keys bound with RegisterKeyMapping stop working after a while on broken OS installs

[MauriceKlusch]

We recognized some problems with all keybindings bound over RegisterKeyMapping.
For most times it works at the beginning after a server restart but stops working after a random amount of time.
As a workaround we converted all back to checking the pressed keys.
Referring to this issue on the es_extended repository, we're not the only one having trouble with it.

[technetium-cfx]

Please clarify on the issue you're having. What are 'some problems'? Have you narrowed down the issue to be easily reproduced, and are you sure this is not an issue with some common resource? The referenced issue definitely hints towards an issue within a resource. I understand you are not the only one with an issue, but that doesn't contribute towards a solution. Without a clear example of the issue you're experiencing, there is not much to be taken from this report.

[MauriceKlusch]

We can't really reproduce it by our selfs.
It started with some users having these troubles (over RegisterKeyMapping registered keys stop working after a few minutes) and with the time more and more user started to face the same issue.
We can't really narrow it down to a resource because it's with every resource on our server running key binds with RegisterKeyMapping. Furthermore we stopped every resource on our server and tried with one after the other without the keybindings start working again.
We can't really tell you much more because it doesn't make sense for us either.

[technetium-cfx]

If you can't reproduce it, or narrow it down, how are you sure it's that exact function that stops working? What have you tried so far? This report seems like a guess in the dark, possibly pointing a finger towards the wrong code.

I recommend testing the example provided on the documentation of RegisterKeyMapping, and report back any issues you run into. There's not much that can be done without further information.

See: https://docs.fivem.net/natives/?_0xD7664FD1

[AvarianKnight]

We're having the same issue on our server. We just had to stop using RegisterKeyMapping and start using isControlJustPressed again for every resource we're running. This is a major disadvantage because users won't be able to bind actions to their desired keys. We're 100% sure this is a RegisterKeyMapping issue

This still doesn't provide any potential causes as was previously asked for. Also to note, I use RegisterKeyMapping in a significant portion of code and haven't had any issues, or anyone report issues thus far.

Out of general curiosity, what client build are you on, and do have any keybinds overlapping each other?

[nimoalr]

We're having the same issue on our server. We just had to stop using RegisterKeyMapping and start using isControlJustPressed again for every resource we're running. This is a major disadvantage because users won't be able to bind actions to their desired keys. We're 100% sure this is a RegisterKeyMapping issue

Could you please at least provide the code you were using, or try to narrow down proper reproduction steps?
I'm using it for ages on my server without any issue, and same goes for many big servers such as Extinction. :/

[jaymo1011]

Again, you need to provide more information about the bug itself. Just giving a "yeah, this happens to us also" is not useful for actually solving the issue!

Edit: Didn't mean to pile-on with this! It appears all three of us independently commented the same thing at the same time :P

[maxi2708]

RegisterKeyMapping('+vehiclemenu', 'Open Vehicle Menu', 'keyboard', 'j')

For example this is how we are using RegisterKeyMapping. This works for users when they join but after 10-20 minutes it suddenly just stops working. We don't have any keybinds overlapping each other. I also used Powershell and findstr to find all usages of RegisterKeyMapping and no keybinds are overlapping for sure.

[blattersturm]

This isn't something that 'just' happens especially within such a timeframe, since it works fine for nearly everyone else, there has to be something going on that breaks it for the two of you reporting this - a weird game build, some overlay installed on user PCs, or a graphics mod, or a streamed asset or obscure native, etc.

Since no reproduction steps are provided, and we don't have access to your PCs or servers that allegedly have this issue to debug, how are you expecting this report to be acted on?

[blattersturm]

What I also find odd is that if this allegedly has been an issue for over a year, that this is the first time anyone reported it to us, which is indicative of the rarity of people having issues with it: other than that apparent ESX report (also without repro steps or any substantiation as to how 'El Pumpo' confirmed something as being 'wrong' with the key binding support) and this report I don't think we've had any reports of this occurring.

[blattersturm]

Are you opening the pause menu or a text input box during the time it 'stops working randomly'?

[dgs2901]

Heyho,
I have the same problem with easyadmin and the radio keymapping.
I cant open all the time easyadmin but if i use the command i can open it.
Im not the only one on my server. Another players have the same error with radio.
After make a reset of windows and reinstall it, it does have function now.
A Admin have the same problem like me but he reinstall his windows and now he dont have the problems yet.
I dont understand why its so... i was playing and from one moment to another it doesnt have function more.

(My english is crap, i know)

[blattersturm]

Yeah, but that doesn't help find out what causes it for these broken system setups. :/

[B0N3Y]

Me and a colleague have the same problem, reinstalling Windows helped. Maybe that will help you further ...

[blattersturm]

maybe that will help you further

one message above:

that doesn't help find out what causes it for these broken system setups

...?