Slash and Asterisk keys not usable on number pad of German keyboard and/or input method

Originator:Raubtiger
Number:rdar://31243166 Date Originated:24-Mar-2017 05:36 PM
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:macOS + SDK Product Version:macOS 10.10.3 (16D32) and earlier.
Classification:Severe Bug Reproducible:Always
 
Area:
Keyboards, mice and trackpads

Summary:
I used to comment out code in Xcode by using the handy / and * keys on the number pad to quickly type "/**/" or "//". This stopped working a while ago (El Capitan? not sure.).

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Use a A1243 keyboard with German layout (that might not be necessary)
2. Use German as an input source
3. Type a "*" and/or a "/" in on the number pad (the keys right below F18 and F19) in e.g. Text Edit.


Expected Results:
A "/" or "*" should show up

Actual Results:
Nothing happens when hitting those keys.

Version:
macOS 10.10.3 (16D32) and earlier.

Notes:
Same problem with the "=" key below F17. "+" and "-" on the number pad work as expected.

Configuration:
- A1243 keyboard with German layout (that might not be necessary)
- German as an input source

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