Karabiner-elements: Modifier keys do not work in IntelliJ IDEA OS X

[jingibus]

IntelliJ IDEA 2017.1.5, OS X 10.12.4. Cmd, Opt, and Shift do not properly invoke function key commands in the IntelliJ editor.

MacBookPro13,3, TouchBar model, using built-in keyboard.

E.g., Opt-F7 in my IntelliJ is bound to "Find Usages," but fails to do anything. Cmd-F6 when on a method name should invoke "Change Signature," but instead invokes F6, "Move."

[jvinding]

I have not had the same experience, all my IntelliJ bindings continue to work.
If you post your karabiner.json, I could try it to see if I have the same issue.
(btw, i'm not associated with this project in any way, just a fellow user)

[jingibus]

It's not the case for all keybindings. Cmd-O works, Cmd-, works.

karabiner.json:

{
    "global": {
        "check_for_updates_on_startup": true,
        "show_in_menu_bar": true,
        "show_profile_name_in_menu_bar": false
    },
    "profiles": [
        {
            "complex_modifications": {
                "parameters": {
                    "basic.to_if_alone_timeout_milliseconds": 1000
                },
                "rules": []
            },
            "devices": [],
            "fn_function_keys": {
                "f1": "display_brightness_decrement",
                "f10": "mute",
                "f11": "volume_decrement",
                "f12": "volume_increment",
                "f2": "display_brightness_increment",
                "f3": "mission_control",
                "f4": "launchpad",
                "f5": "illumination_decrement",
                "f6": "illumination_increment",
                "f7": "rewind",
                "f8": "play_or_pause",
                "f9": "fastforward"
            },
            "name": "Default profile",
            "selected": true,
            "simple_modifications": {
                "caps_lock": "escape",
                "left_command": "left_command",
                "left_option": "left_option"
            },
            "virtual_hid_keyboard": {
                "caps_lock_delay_milliseconds": 0,
                "keyboard_type": "ansi"
            }
        }
    ]
}

[jvinding]

It all still works for me with that json, what version of Karabiner-Elements are you using?

[jingibus]

0.91.9

[jvinding]

Sorry, but I don't think I'm able to help you.

[jingibus]

It's only the function keys that are misbehaving.

Are you on a MBP touchbar?

[jvinding]

no, i'm on a 2013 MBP

[jingibus]

Hmm. Shall I revise the description in the issue, then?

[jvinding]

I'd advise including as much relevant info as possible, including the the computer's model, OS version, keyboad type (if no the built-in keyboard), etc

[jingibus]

Found a workaround here: https://github.com/tekezo/Karabiner-Elements/issues/595

If I turn off Expanded Control Strip, things work again.

[sw9]

I'm currently using version 0.91.10 and Command+Function key isn't working, no matter what the "Touchbar Shows" setting is. It is seen by app as just the function key on its own.

[ufian]

In 0.91.13 I met similar problem. If I turn off support Apple Internal keyborad then hotkeys works. I think problem inside karabiner

[ufian]

I found decision for Idea products. With this settings shift+Fn keys works

[lindsaymarkward]

I have tried all of the above suggestions, with no luck. I use these shortcuts (e.g. Shift+F6 and Ctrl+F5) more than my caps lock = backspace, so for now I have to uninstall Karabiner Elements.
Please let me know when this is fixed 📞 🌮
@lindsaymarkward

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[renannprado]

I have same problem: F keys are not working (basically I'm not able to debug using the keyboard when karabine is opened). After configuring karabine-elemnts to use home/end keys, the home/end keys also stopped working inside of IntelliJ :(
Is there a way to configure karabine act just when you are focusing certain applications?
I'm on MacBook Pro with touchbar (if that makes any difference).

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[jvinding]

I have a new MBP and can now confirm that this is still an issue

[NightMachinary]

ufian's workaround works, but this certainly needs addressing in the app itself!

[robfletcher]

I had the same issue and the solution was to just uncheck the internal keyboard under "Modify events from this device" in the Devices tab of Karabiner (12.0.0).

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[jvinding]

bump so stale bot doesn't close it.

[baharestani]

There is a good solution here.
You have to apply the one from @mutantcornholio and @kasecato

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