LMMS / LMMS/lmms

Opening combo box screens key events

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Description

How to reproduce:
- Add a new Monstro instrument track
- Click small triangle button next to sine wave pixmap
- Press any key shortcut, it won't work.

Reason: ComboBox uses QMenu to show contents, and it screens key events.

Is there anyone who knows how to fix this?

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by creating a Monstro instrument track, opening the combo box beside the sine wave pixmap, and pressing a key shortcut. Trace how ComboBox shows its QMenu and handles key events; done means shortcuts work while the combo box is open.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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