How do I get the numpad to work in vim using iterm2 on osx with term=xterm?

Question

My numpad works in iterm2 (bash), but it inserts characters instead of numbers in insert mode for vim.

How can I get vim to recognise the correct escape codes.

I have tried editing the escape codes as suggested here without any luck: http://code.google.com/p/iterm2/issues/detail?id=702

Solution 1

Looks like the answer is to go into Preferences->Profiles->Keys and load preset of: "xterm with Numeric Keypad".

Solution 2

For me the solution was disabling VT100 Application Keypad-Mode in Preferences > Profiles > Advanced.

Solution 3

You can add global keyboard shortcuts in Preferences -> Keys and map the numpad characters to "Send Text" actions to send the text they are supposed to send.

Solution 4

but it removes some colors in my vim.

if you just need it some times, just type:

:set term=ansi

in VIM

Best regards

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Comments

[gitaarik]

I didn't have this preset, so in my answer I explained how you can add these shortcuts yourself.

[scarver2]

It appears that the preset no longer exists in iTerm 2.1.1

[scarver2]

For the Enter key, choose the Send Hex Codes action and enter 0x0D.

[J0hnG4lt]

Recently did a new OS install. The preset is still there in iTerm 2.1.1.

[crazyGuy]

This solution works only on the native terminal, but not with iTerm

[ecmanaut]

Works in iTerm 2.1.4 too, though I also had to add a new shortcut to insert hex key code 0xd for NumPad's Enter key to work. (Weirdly not detected as the Num-⏎ key already registered, but as ⏎ on its own, when set up.)

[KLaw]

Works for me. I'm using iTerm2 Build 2.1.4.

[J0hnG4lt]

Latest beta, preset's gone (again?).