Keyboard Input Not Working on InputField with Ray Interaction on Canvas (Unity XR/Meta Development)

ello everyone,

I'm developing an application in Unity 6 latest version using the Meta XR All-in-One SDK (latest version). I'm encountering a frustrating issue for some timewith an InputField (specifically TMP_InputField) on my UI Canvas.

The Problem:
I have a UI Canvas set up with a TMP_InputField. I'm using the ray interaction provided by the Meta XR SDK to interact with UI elements on this Canvas.

When I use the ray interactor to click on the TMP_InputField, a blinking cursor appears inside it, as expected. However, I am unable to type anything using my physical keyboard.

Crucially, if I temporarily disable the ray interaction component on the Canvas (or the OVR Raycaster if that's the one), I can type into the InputField perfectly fine. This strongly suggests a conflict between the Meta XR ray interaction system and standard keyboard input getting routed to the InputField.

My Setup Details:

• Unity Version: Unity 6
• XR Setup: Meta XR All-in-One SDK
• InputField Type: TMP_InputField (TextMeshPro InputField - TMPro.TMP_InputField)
• Canvas Configuration:
  • I've made the Canvas itself "ray interactable" via right clicking on canvas and adding "ray interaction to canvas".

What I've Tried So Far (and related issues):

1. Making Canvas Ray Interactable: Confirmed the Canvas is reachable and clickable via the ray interactor.
2. TMP_InputField "Interactable" Property: The TMP_InputField component's "Interactable" checkbox is checked.
3. Basic Interaction: Clicking with the ray does make the cursor appear, indicating some level of interaction.

Request for Help:

1. Why would Ray Interaction on the Canvas prevent standard keyboard input from reaching the TMP_InputField? Is it consuming all input events, or is there a specific Event System configuration needed for coexistence?
2. What's the recommended approach within the Meta XR All-in-One SDK and Unity 6 for handling TMP_InputField keyboard input when using ray interactors? Are there specific settings that need adjustment?
3. Could there be a conflict with the active Input Module in the Event System GameObject? What configuration should I aim for when using Meta XR?
4. Is there a way to temporarily disable the OVR Raycaster (or similar component) when the TMP_InputField is focused, and re-enable it when it loses focus? If so, what is the best way to get a reference to the specific raycaster component?

Any insights, debugging tips, or specific configurations for the Meta XR SDK or Event System in Unity 6 that might resolve this would be extremely helpful.

Please help me in resolving this issue.