OpenApoc aims to implement all controls from the original game while introducing new hotkeys to improve interface usability. A key addition is the improved city control scheme — a completely new, consistent control system using modifier keys. This can be disabled via the "Improved city control scheme" option in the More Options menu to restore vanilla behavior.
For debug and cheat hotkeys, see Hidden Features (OpenApoc).
General UI Hotkeys
| Key |
Action
|
| Mousewheel |
Scroll lists
|
| Esc |
Go back, close form, "Cancel" option
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| Enter |
Go forward, "Confirm" option, first option (e.g., real-time in briefing)
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| Space |
Skip, second non-cancel option (e.g., "No" in "Yes/No/Cancel" dialogue, equip button in squad assignment, checkbox to pause when event happens again, turn-based in briefing)
|
General Hotkeys
| Key |
Action
|
| Middle Click |
Move camera to location
|
| Arrow Keys |
Move camera around
|
| Tab |
Toggle map
|
| Space |
Pause / Resume time (including turn-based)
|
| Esc |
Options menu
|
| C |
Toggle follow mode
|
| M |
Show message log
|
| Home |
Zoom to last event
|
Cityscape Controls
Vanilla Controls Note
The original game's city controls were inconsistent and limited:
- Right-clicking moved the map in city but not in battle
- No quick access to frequently used screens (equipment, location, base)
- Alt/Shift hotkeys acted as if clicking a corresponding button — missing a target changed your selection mode
OpenApoc introduces a new, consistent control scheme explained below. To restore vanilla controls, disable "Improved city control scheme" in the More Options menu. With vanilla controls:
- Right click moves screen to cursor
- Alt + Left Click orders vehicle attack
- Shift + Left Click orders moving to building
- Left-clicking on building always opens building screen
- No OpenApoc mouse controls will function
Cityscape Mouse (Improved Scheme)
| Input |
Action
|
| Left Click on building |
Open building screen (base screen if it contains a base)
|
| Right Click on building |
Open building screen
|
| Shift + Left Click |
Order attack vehicle
|
| Shift + Right Click |
Order follow vehicle / go to location
|
| Alt + Shift + Left Click |
Order attack building
|
| Alt + Shift + Right Click |
Order go to building
|
| Alt + Left Click |
Open UFOpaedia for object (vehicle type, building function, or projectile source)
|
| Alt + Right Click |
Open UFOpaedia for object's owner (vehicle or building)
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Modifier Keys
| Modifier |
Effect
|
| Ctrl (agent move orders) |
Force agents to move on foot (never call taxi); allows use of personal teleporter
|
| Ctrl (vehicle move orders) |
Allow manual use of city teleporter buildings
|
| Ctrl (attack orders) |
Force vehicles to attack target (instead of recovering UFOs or escorting owned vehicles)
|
Note: In vanilla, attacking owned vehicles was impossible. OpenApoc enables this via the OpenApoc.NewFeature.AllowAttackingOwnedVehicles option (on by default).
Cityscape Mouse on Vehicle / Agent Icons
| Input |
Action
|
| Shift + Right Click |
Open location screen
|
| Ctrl + Shift + Right Click |
Open equipment screen
|
| Alt + Shift + Right Click |
Open equipment screen
|
Cityscape Unit Selection
| Input |
Action
|
| Left Click |
Select agent/vehicle (as the only object selected)
|
| Ctrl + Left Click |
Add agent/vehicle to selection and make it first in the list
|
| Right Click |
Remove agent/vehicle from selection
|
Note: Ctrl makes selection additive.
Cityscape Keyboard
| Key |
Action
|
| 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Control game speed
|
| N |
Manual control (with vanilla scheme: M is manual control and there is no way to open message log)
|
Vehicle Equipment
| Input |
Action
|
| Shift + Click |
Auto-equip item into first available slot, or auto-remove to base stores
|
Agent Equipment
Standard selection controls apply, with the option to de-select with right click.
| Input |
Action
|
| Shift + Click |
Auto-equip item into first available slot, or auto-remove to base stores / ground
|
| Ctrl + Click on weapon |
Remove clip from weapon
|
| 1 through 0 |
Apply saved equipment template to every selected agent
|
| Ctrl + 1 through 0 |
Remember current agent's equipment set as a template
|
Note: Equipment templates require the OpenApoc.NewFeature.EnableAgentTemplates option (enabled by default).
Battlescape Mouse
| Input |
Action
|
| Left Click |
Order unit to execute action (move / throw / psi attack / teleport), open probed unit's screen, use item
|
| Right Click |
Turn towards cursor, focus enemy (real-time), use item's "auto" function (e.g., prime grenade for impact)
|
| Shift + Left Click |
Force-fire at target tile, shot moving parallel to ground
|
| Shift + Alt + Left Click |
Force-fire at target tile, shot aimed at tile's ground
|
Modifier Keys
| Modifier |
Effect
|
| Alt (movement) |
Unit keeps facing the target while moving (strafing or moving backwards)
|
| Alt (firing at tile) |
Shot aims at the ground of the tile rather than at the unit's level
|
| Shift |
Turns cursor into attack mode
|
Battlescape Unit Selection
| Input |
Action
|
| Left Click |
Select unit (as the only unit selected)
|
| Ctrl + Left Click |
Add unit to selection and make it first in the list
|
| Right Click |
Remove unit from selection
|
Note: Ctrl makes selection additive.
Battlescape Keyboard
Movement and Fire Modes
| Key |
Action
|
| PgUp / PgDown |
Change map levels
|
| V |
Toggle layering
|
| F2 |
Prone mode
|
| F3 |
Walk mode
|
| F4 |
Run mode
|
| F5 |
Cease fire mode
|
| F6 |
Aimed mode
|
| F7 |
Snap mode
|
| F8 |
Auto mode
|
| F9 |
Evasive mode
|
| F10 |
Normal mode
|
| F11 |
Aggressive mode
|
| Backspace |
Kneel mode
|
Squad and Unit Selection
| Key |
Action
|
| 1 through 6 |
Select squad
|
| Shift + 1 through 6 |
Select unit in current squad (as the only unit selected)
|
| Shift + Ctrl + 1 through 6 |
Add unit to selection and make it first in the list
|
| Alt + 1 through 6 |
Cycle through spotted enemies of the selected unit
|
Actions
| Key |
Action
|
| Enter |
Open inventory
|
| [ |
Throw right hand item
|
| ] |
Throw left hand item
|
| ' |
Drop right hand item
|
| \ |
Drop left hand item
|
| Y |
Confirm priming
|
| N |
Cancel priming
|
| E |
End your turn (turn-based mode)
|
| S |
Open save menu
|
| L |
Open load menu
|
| J |
Make unit jump (down from a cliff)
|
Notes
Some controls are affected by options in the More Options menu:
OpenApoc.NewFeature.BattlescapeVertScroll — mousewheel changes vertical level in the battlescapeOpenApoc.NewFeature.SingleSquadSelect — single-click squad button selects squad (instead of requiring double-click)OpenApoc.NewFeature.LeftClickIconEquip — left-clicking a vehicle/agent icon opens the equipment screen
See Also