[Version 11.0.0] Shortcut keys (Alt+Left/Right) don't work after navigating via Breadcrumb paths in Custom Dialogs  SOLVED

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[Version 11.0.0] Shortcut keys (Alt+Left/Right) don't work after navigating via Breadcrumb paths in Custom Dialogs

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=== UPDATE ===================================================================
The issue reported below has been resolved in Ver 11.0.1.
I appreciate all the hard work and efforts of the support and development team.
==============================================================================


Hello all,

I have noticed an issue with the new custom "Open" / "Save As" dialog boxes introduced in Version 11.0.0.

When changing the current folder exclusively by clicking the breadcrumb paths at the top, the keyboard shortcuts for "Go Back" (Alt + Left Arrow) and "Go Forward" (Alt + Right Arrow) stop working.

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Interestingly, the actual "Go Back" and "Go Forward" buttons at the top of the dialog still work fine when clicked with the mouse. This suggests that the navigation history itself is recorded correctly, but the keyboard focus or shortcut key routing is lost after a breadcrumb interaction.

Steps to Reproduce:
  1. Open the custom "Open Files" dialog box.
  2. Click anywhere in the breadcrumb paths (either to go to a parent folder, or to navigate to a subfolder via the breadcrumb dropdowns) to change the current folder.
  3. Press Alt + Left Arrow to try to go back to the previous folder.
    (Result: Nothing happens.)
  4. Click the physical "Go Back" button with your mouse.
    (Result: It works perfectly, confirming the history exists.)
Additional Notes:
  • This issue occurs regardless of the navigation direction—whether moving up to a parent folder or down to a subfolder using the breadcrumb bar.
  • If I navigate folders by using the left-hand Folder Tree pane, the shortcuts (Alt + Left/Right) work perfectly.
  • If I switch back to using the standard OS System Dialogs, the shortcuts work perfectly even after using the breadcrumb bar.
  • It seems like the custom breadcrumb control fails to pass the keyboard events back to the dialog's main shortcut handler, or it steals the focus permanently.
I have attached a video demonstration below to show this behavior clearly. Could you please look into this focus/shortcut routing issue?

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Hoping that the above information will be of some help to you.
Thank you for your hard work on this great software.

Best regards,
rakunavi

- PDF-XChange Editor PRO Version: 11.0.0
- OS Version: Windows 11 Pro / Home 25H2 Build 26200.8457
- PC Model: GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro with HUION Kamvas Pro 19 / Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IWL
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Re: [Version 11.0.0] Shortcut keys (Alt+Left/Right) don't work after navigating via Breadcrumb paths in Custom Dialogs  SOLVED

Post by Sean - PDF-XChange »

HI Rakunavi,

Thanks - I've let the team know.

Kind regards,
Sean Godley
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