Unable to use Ctrl or Shift key to select multiple files in the fences block under peek view

It's a problem since Fences 4. I am sad it was not fixed yet in the newest version of Fences 5.

As mentioned in the title, the `Ctrl` and `Shift` key has lost their file-picking functions in the fences block under peek view.

First it's not the problem about the fences block self, because we can choose multiple files under desktop normally.

Secondary I guessed it may be because Fences has using `Ctrl` and `Shift` as part of hot key of toggle peek view. While Fences listens to the keyboard event and takes over the operations of hotkey it may blocked some native behaviors. But we can copy and paste file using `Ctrl + C/V` in the peek view as normal.

So could you please consider of finding the cause of this issue? You know the most commonly thing we using peek view to do is to handle the files in desktop or folder portals. It is really inconvenient to pick multiple files with clicking the checkbox one by one.

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Reply #1 Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Need to know few things to test out.

  1. Your Windows version and its full build number. Use Winver.exe
  2. Fences full version number.
  3. Fences Peek view setting was setup on default hotkeys or change to something else?

Thank you.
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #3 Top

OS Information: Windows 10 22H2 19045.3803

Fences Version: Fences 5.53

Fences Settings: As for Peek view settings, to avoid unrelated factors as much as possible, I has only enabled using hotkey `Win + Space` to toggle fences stock showing. All the other function under peek view was disabled.

Alright I have reinstall the Fences 5 to restore the settings, but seems nothing to be changed.

Reply #4 Top

Hello,
I have forwarded your problem/question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #5 Top

Hi Anonymous2022,

Thanks for posting this. I've logged it internally.

Internal Reference: ODNT-8327

Adam McGuinness
Stardock Customer Support Specialist