The VideoLAN Forums

Logically, when you're watching a DVD, the window is open. So, a click isn't really a problem. And you've got the local hotkeys if vlc has focus. For music, it isn't always the case. I think global hotkeys will be useful with music, and not video. Multiples hotkeys will be really a great ergonomic p...

As for the multiple instances obstacle, is it possible to use yet another hotkey to toggle between the instance? Just an idea, probably a bad one. :( For my part, I think using the law 'first came, first served' could be better. In other words, the older instance of vlc can use the global hotkeys...

I'm not sure, but isn't it possible to launch some commands in vlc just knowing its PID ? In this case, a program specially designed for the desired environment could be created, using hooks... Another problem whit global hotkeys is multiple instances : for my part, I usually let more than one insta...