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| − | This page covers ways to accomplish game tasks in fortress mode faster and with less effort. The interface of | + | This page covers ways to accomplish game tasks in fortress mode faster and with less effort. The interface of {{L|Dwarf Fortress}} is in alpha, but it - if you give it a little help - can become far less cumbersome than it appears at first glance. If a way to save time is non-obvious to even a single person, it should be mentioned here. |
==General tips and tricks== | ==General tips and tricks== | ||
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* If an interface uses {{K|+}} and {{K|-}} to scroll, then it will use {{K|*}} and {{K|/}} to scroll quickly. If an interface uses {{K|Up Arrow/8}} and {{K|Down Arrow/2}} to scroll, then it will use {{K|PgUp/9}} and {{K|PgDn/3}} to scroll quickly. | * If an interface uses {{K|+}} and {{K|-}} to scroll, then it will use {{K|*}} and {{K|/}} to scroll quickly. If an interface uses {{K|Up Arrow/8}} and {{K|Down Arrow/2}} to scroll, then it will use {{K|PgUp/9}} and {{K|PgDn/3}} to scroll quickly. | ||
* When moving the cursor around, hold {{K|Shift}} and the direction to move 10 spaces rather than 1. | * When moving the cursor around, hold {{K|Shift}} and the direction to move 10 spaces rather than 1. | ||
| − | * When choosing the materials to construct a building (particularly when | + | * When choosing the materials to construct a building (particularly when {{L|construction|constructing}} large numbers of walls and floors), press {{K|Shift}}+{{K|Enter}} to select all available materials of the type highlighted. |
==External programs== | ==External programs== | ||
| − | Players of DF have provided several utilities to help you manage your fortress and organize your dwarves. Once you start using aids like | + | Players of DF have provided several utilities to help you manage your fortress and organize your dwarves. Once you start using aids like {{L|Utilities#Dwarf_Foreman|Dwarf Foreman}}, you'll wonder how you ever managed to get by without. Utilities are generally updated shortly after a new version appears. |
| − | * | + | *{{L|Utilities|Utilities page}} |
==Macros and keymaps== | ==Macros and keymaps== | ||
Dwarf Fortress has no internal macro/keymap system, but cooperates well with an external utility called AutoHotKey. Many keyboard-intensive tasks can be made less painful with a custom script. | Dwarf Fortress has no internal macro/keymap system, but cooperates well with an external utility called AutoHotKey. Many keyboard-intensive tasks can be made less painful with a custom script. | ||
| − | * | + | *{{L|Macros_and_Keymaps|Macros and keymaps}} |
[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
{{Game Interface FAQ}} | {{Game Interface FAQ}} | ||