interface.txt

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Key syntax

SYM

SYM is used for keys listed as By position in the keybinding menu.

Syntax:

[SYM:Modifiers:Key]

The modifiers are represented as the sum of their codes listed below:

Modifier	Value
Shift	1
Ctrl	2
Alt	4

For example, [SYM:0:A] represents a, [SYM:1:Enter] represents Shift-Enter, and [SYM:6:Left] represents Ctrl-Alt-←.

The key can be any letter or number, or can be listed by name. This is useful when typing the actual symbol would cause a syntax error (for example, [KEY:0:]] and [KEY:0::] cause errors instead of representing ] and :), or when the symbol isn't type-able (it's hard to insert a backspace character in a basic text editor without deleting something).

KEY

KEY is a simpler version of SYM, only allowing plain keys (no modifiers). These are listed as By letter in the keybinding menu.

Syntax:

[KEY:Key]

For example, [KEY:a] represents the a key.

Differences between KEY and SYM

KEY does allow special characters if they are able to be typed. For example, [KEY:%] is equivalent to [SYM:1:5]. Note that SYM requires the key on the keyboard, while KEY requires the letter generated.

Mac-specific

Some keys unavailable on the keyboard (such as PgDown) can be generated with the fn key. Dwarf fortress sees these as independent keys; the fn key is essentially invisible to DF. There is no modifier code for fn.

Characters like å aren't recognized when typed as alt-a. This is probably an issue in SDL.

The Command key is unrecognized in DF and doesn't have a modifier. Pressing Command-h displays the hauling menu, even though this keystroke should hide DF and is listed in the menu at the top of the screen.

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Gameplay settings	announcements.txt • d_init.txt
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