I am not accustomed to macOS in any respect. Nonetheless, when designing cross-platform software program options, one wants to concentrate on such small variations. I’ve seen a number of keybindings that are often Ctrl+ (one thing) on Home windows and Linux and Cmd+(one thing) on Mac.
For some normal actions (e.g. copy, save, and so on.) you may simply discover data on what the anticipated shortcut must be. Nonetheless, when it is a software-specific motion that is not so easy, particularly in case your software program is a few type of plugin or part of a bigger third-party program.
One can simply assume that Ctrl is equal to Cmd works as a common guideline, however does it actually?
Normal query
When does this apply? When can I merely assume macKey = otherOsKey.change('Ctrl+', 'Cmd+')?
For what keys or mixtures? Or for what sort of actions?
I am asking extra by way of good apply pointers relatively than an exhaustive checklist.
What I examine it makes it look like ⌘ (Cmd) is much like the WinKey, which I might consider as an OS-defined motion that I would in all probability need to keep away from clashing with. E.g. possibly it is sensible for cross-app normal stuff like copy, save, and so on. however not for some very particular motion in my software program?
Particular query
I would like this explicit function to be on Ctrl+F1 on Home windows and Linux.
Can I simply use Cmd+F1 or ought to I count on it to conflict with OS keybindings or a distinct anticipated habits (as a result of it is F1-F12 as a substitute of a letter)? Ought to I exploit one thing else for particular actions of my app? This explicit motion could be a type of “open documentation” motion; however I would prefer to additionally know what I ought to do on the whole.
