Mremoteng: ctrl+tab to change tabs.

[sliddjur]

Hello, looking for a feature to handle multiple tabs. ctrl+tab or ctrl+pgdn/pgup to change tabs, or similar.

[kmscode]

https://mremoteng.atlassian.net/browse/MR-672
https://mremoteng.atlassian.net/browse/MR-16

[sigmascord]

+1, this is absolutely necessary for productivity purposes, I hope this is easier now to implement in C# than it was in VB (I was participating in that thread 3 years ago).

[macic]

I don't do C# but looking forward to this feature.

[lystor]

I like mRemotenNG but I can't use it productively without tabs switching with hotkeys.
P.S. mobaxterm supports shortcuts for tabs switching (also based on putty).

[kmscode]

This is a desired feature, but the previous implementation in the unreleased 1.73 version (VB base code, C# keyboard handling library with ctrl+tab functionality) caused frequent crashes. Currently no ETA on when we can look into this further - but we do understand the popularity of this request.

[patrikx3]

i guess it is freeware, so hard to get a new feature with so many issues!

[kmscode]

@patrikx3 As noted in my previous update - that particular feature was partially implemented and was very buggy. When @sparerd and I began working on mRemoteNG, it had not been maintained since Dec 2013. Since Feb 2016 (just over 1 year ago) we've made over 1,500 commits to the project.

[patrikx3]

thanks! happy coding!

[lystor]

Since Feb 2016 (just over 1 year ago) we've made over 1,500 commits to the project.

Cool work guys!
We really appreciate it and use your product
but this feature is 'must have' (ctrl+tab, ctrl+shift+tab, alt+N)...

[ecornely]

I was ready to fill a feature request to ask the same kind of thing then I found https://github.com/mRemoteNG/mRemoteNG/issues/322. So I see I'm not the only one needing such a feature.

I would love to configure CTRL+PgUp/PgDown but CTRL+Tab or any other would already be great !

[onurulusoy]

What is the status of this issue? I tried 1.7.5 and still there is no shortcut for switching.

[kmscode]

@onurulusoy Sorry, but there is still no ETA.

[devon-z]

@kmscode Oh, my god...

[TheNotary]

@devon-z, have you made an attempt to add hotkeys for moving between tabs aside from raising complaints?

[kmscode]

@devon-z still no ETA on this. It will remain that way for the foreseeable future.

The project receives enough donations to pay the projects bills (code signing / SSL certs, continuous integration/delivery hosting, etc). It's at a healthy state last I spoke with @sparerd. It doesn't provide anywhere near enough to fund even a part-time dedicated developer. @sparerd do this on our free time (which unfortunately has been lack severely on my end at least).

[devon-z]

@TheNotary Thank you for your advise, but it doesn't work.

[xoroz]

first,
thanks for this amazing software!
still unable to crtl-tab running version 1.76.4.16229

[gggh000]

I have currently a version 1.75.7012, any improvements regarding the shortcut since? This is almost perfect software that saved me a tons of an hour which is equivalent to loads of $$$, only if this key shortcut issues resolved.

[bluikko]

Any ballpark figure how much it would cost to sponsor this feature?

MTPuTTY and all others have it, it is the only flaw in mRemoteNG so far that keeps me from totally switching over.

[gggh000]

I am willing to contribute $ for this feature, please let me or us know how to contribute. Much needed feature. Thanks.,

[havalo-lolawo]

Any updates on this feature request? It would be a wonderful addition to an already beautiful app!

[bluikko]

It seems to be a very popular enhancement request. There are several other multi-tab SSH connection managers that do not suffer from this and other focus-related bugs.

Since the feature is popular, would the developer be open to some kind of crowdfunding effort? All we would need is a target number...

[havalo-lolawo]

The feature was previously there but removed due to some bugs I think.

@sparerd?

[sparerd]

Yes, this was proven to cause bugs when focus changed between certain connection types. It was removed until we could reimplement it correctly. However, we haven't had the time to re-add it since then. I can't completely commit to having this in the next version, but it's in the front of my mind along with HiDPI support and the credential manager.

It may also be valuable (but not mandatory) to do #155 first.

[izmogikan]

So, #155 is closed. Can we hope for this feature now?

[bluikko]

I am quite sure our company could put a bounty for this feature. As I have said before, all that is needed is a target number!

[3f0102fd9d3862ea]

+1

[gggh000]

i am done waiting for this feature, recently switched to mobaxterm. moba allows it through ctr+alt+<<>> keys. That was the key features that had me abandon mremote to mobaxterm.

[3f0102fd9d3862ea]

i am done waiting for this feature, recently switched to mobaxterm. moba allows it through ctr+alt+<<>> keys. That was the key features that had me abandon mremote to mobaxterm.

It has limited functionality for the free version though. I like mremoteng mostly and it sounds like more devs have been added lately however this comment is concerning when this is a pretty fundamental feature for user software like this:

https://github.com/mRemoteNG/mRemoteNG/issues/1380#issuecomment-478291077

just look at all the requests referenced and they just shot it down. Someone posted a patch later in the thread.

[bluikko]

I, for one, am happy that the developer(s) prioritize.

This (change tabs with keyboard) is a huge usability issue in mRemoteNG (along with focus issues, alt-tab Windows task switching issues) and something like hotkey support comes in far, far behind. IMO.

[gggh000]

i am done waiting for this feature, recently switched to mobaxterm. moba allows it through ctr+alt+<<>> keys. That was the key features that had me abandon mremote to mobaxterm.

It has limited functionality for the free version though. I like mremoteng mostly and it sounds like more devs have been added lately however this comment is concerning when this is a pretty fundamental feature for user software like this:

#1380 (comment)

just look at all the requests referenced and they just shot it down. Someone posted a patch later in the thread.

i just paid it.

[Ddog800]

This would be a great feature, I'm surprised this hasn't been implemented especially since other similar tools have it. I tend to have a lot of tabs open at any given time and it not having to take my hands off the keyboard and grab the mouse just to switch sessions would be very helpful. This is kind of critical to get people to use the app, particularly for people coming from using regular PuTTY who are used to alt-tabbing between windows.

[mstrullu]

+1, I am waiting this feature since years.

[mikebutak]

I also would love to have this feature. Thanks to those who give their time to this project.

[ggghamd]

moved to mobaxterm long time ago, mremoteng was excellent but due to the lack of this feature, migrated.

[tarasescu]

Any update on this? It is the only feature that is missing from my perspective