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{{KBwarning| Changing | {{KBwarning| Changing the Viewer's initialization files can result in unexpected behavior or loss of functionality in Second Life. Proceed at your own risk; Linden Lab will ''not'' support issues that arise as a result of altered program files. ''Always'' make a backup copy before making edits.}} | ||
There are various situations in which you may want to remap the Second Life Viewer's keyboard controls. For example: | |||
* You're using a non-QWERTY keyboard. | |||
* You want to change how keys respond in {{xref|mouselook}} (first-person view). | |||
You can rebind keyboard controls by editing the <code>keys.ini</code> file: | |||
# Navigate to your Second Life install directory's <code>app_settings</code> folder. | |||
#* On Windows, Second Life installs to <code>C:\Program Files\SecondLifeViewer2</code> by default on Windows systems. Or <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\SecondLifeViewer2</code> if you're on a 64-bit version of Windows. | |||
#* On a Mac, right-click the Second Life application package and choose '''Show Package Contents'''. Then, open <code>Contents > Resources > app_settings</code>. | |||
# Make a backup copy of <code>keys.ini</code>. so you can restore the original configuration if something goes wrong. | |||
# Open <code>keys.ini</code> in a text editor, like Notepad or Textedit. | |||
# Read the primer at the beginning of the file; it will help you understand how to make your edits | |||
# When you feel comfortable with the format of the file, edit the second and third columns to change key bindings. | |||
#* If you want a binding to be consistent between third-person and first-person views, you need to change the same control for both modes. | |||
# Save and close '''keys.ini'''. | |||
# Restart the Viewer and test your new controls! | |||
== See also == | |||
* '''[http://blogs.secondlife.com/message/380703 How do I make the left/right movement keys make me turn (instead of strafe) in Mouselook?]''' | |||
[[Category:Support]] | [[Category:Support]] | ||
[[Category:General Second Life Software Information]] | [[Category:General Second Life Software Information]] | ||
[[Category:Knowledge Base]] | [[Category:Knowledge Base]] |
Revision as of 11:21, 2 September 2010
Warning: Changing the Viewer's initialization files can result in unexpected behavior or loss of functionality in Second Life. Proceed at your own risk; Linden Lab will not support issues that arise as a result of altered program files. Always make a backup copy before making edits. |
There are various situations in which you may want to remap the Second Life Viewer's keyboard controls. For example:
- You're using a non-QWERTY keyboard.
- You want to change how keys respond in mouselook (first-person view).
You can rebind keyboard controls by editing the keys.ini
file:
- Navigate to your Second Life install directory's
app_settings
folder.- On Windows, Second Life installs to
C:\Program Files\SecondLifeViewer2
by default on Windows systems. OrC:\Program Files (x86)\SecondLifeViewer2
if you're on a 64-bit version of Windows. - On a Mac, right-click the Second Life application package and choose Show Package Contents. Then, open
Contents > Resources > app_settings
.
- On Windows, Second Life installs to
- Make a backup copy of
keys.ini
. so you can restore the original configuration if something goes wrong. - Open
keys.ini
in a text editor, like Notepad or Textedit. - Read the primer at the beginning of the file; it will help you understand how to make your edits
- When you feel comfortable with the format of the file, edit the second and third columns to change key bindings.
- If you want a binding to be consistent between third-person and first-person views, you need to change the same control for both modes.
- Save and close keys.ini.
- Restart the Viewer and test your new controls!