I still don't like the command keys

[Runyan99]

I have started a PBEM under 1.04 and am enjoying it so far, but still am frustrated with the command interface.

Case in point. Most of the time, the K key is Hunt. Except if you are on the wrong tab, then it becomes a Bail Out command. Oh that's real convenient!

So, I inadvertently told one of my MGS teams to bail out and walk on foot towards the enemy, instead of moving the vehicle forward.

Please, I need the keys to do always one thing, regardless of that interface thing on the lower right of the screen.

[stikkypixie]

Have you read the instructions on using hotkeys? You can edit the hotkey.txt in your data folder to whatever you want.

[molotov_billy]

Edit your key config text, remove the key bindings for the various tabs. Assign a specific key for each action. Works really well, for me.

[Runyan99]

That's what I figured you all would say. I guess I will reconfigure them, but the fact that I need to makes me unhappy.

[Melnibone]

Originally posted by Runyan99:

That's what I figured you all would say. I guess I will reconfigure them, but the fact that I need to makes me unhappy.

What would make you happy?

[molotov_billy]

Originally posted by Runyan99:

That's what I figured you all would say. I guess I will reconfigure them, but the fact that I need to makes me unhappy.

Sure, the keys should be an option within the game itself, and most might admit that the default setup/UI is a bit clunky. It's only a couple of minutes to edit the text file, though, and trust me, you'll be glad you did. Let us know if you need any help - I can send you mine as an example.

[Other Means]

Originally posted by Runyan99:

That's what I figured you all would say. I guess I will reconfigure them, but the fact that I need to makes me unhappy.

Here's my hotkeys file. Save the page to your desktop, back up your existing file and use this.

Happy?

[Runyan99]

Originally posted by Other Means:

I don't know. I'll try yours for a while.

[Other Means]

Originally posted by Runyan99:

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Coolio - it works for me, obviously. I started a thread ages ago where I suggested sharing them but I guess it's a pretty personal thing.

I don't use the relative ones at all, so if you do, you're out of luck with mine, sorry.

[Holman]

Here are mine. This setup keeps the original camera movement keys and sets other commands generally relative to their position in the on-screen menu. YMMV.

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// You can edit this file to modify various in-game functions and hot-key based commands. Use of special characters (shift, alt, control, numpad or function keys) is not permitted. The letter in <>'s (E,F or G) designates the language (English, French or German).

Camera Keys

// camera forward motion

<E>W

<F>Z

// camera slide left

<E>A

<F>Q

// camera slide right

<E>D

// camera backward motion

<E>S

// camera rotate left

<E>Q

<F>A

// camera rotate right

<E>E

// camera turn 180°

<E>V

// camera raise elevation

<E>R

// camera lower elevation

<E>F

// camera zoom out

<E>Z

<G>Y

<F>W

// camera zoom in

<E>X

// camera wide-angle/regular angle toggle

<E>C

Misc Keys

// select previous unit

<E>-

// select next unit

<E>=

<G>+

// lower 3D Model Quality

<E>{

// increase 3D Model Quality

<E>}

// chat Message Toggle

<E>`

Command Keys Direct

// These will issue the designated command no matter what command panel is currently displayed

<E>G // move fast

<E>H // move quick

<E>J // move normal

<E>B // move slow

<E>N // move hunt

<E>M // move assault

<E>\ // move reverse

<E> // blast

<E> // mark mines

<E>T // target

<E>Y // target light

<E>U // target arc

<E> // NOT CURRENTLY USED... Do not assign a key to this function! It will eventually be the hotkey for Clear Target, but not yet properly activated

<E>O // face

<E>/ // deploy

<E>P // pause

<E>I // hide

<E>K // dismount

<E>L // bail out

<E>[ // vehicle open up

<E>] // pop smoke

<E>' // acquire

<E> // divide teams

<E> // assault team

<E> // antitank team