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# '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numeric_keypad Numeric keypad]''' - Not all keyboards have this. | # '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numeric_keypad Numeric keypad]''' - Not all keyboards have this. | ||
You can also strafe — walk sideways without changing your camera focus — by holding {{K|Shift}} and | You can also strafe — walk sideways without changing your camera focus — by holding {{K|Shift}} and the left and right movement keys. For example, {{K|Shift}}-{{K|←}}. Instead of turning, your avatar will walk in those directions. | ||
== Running == | == Running == | ||
Revision as of 11:16, 16 November 2009
Walking
Watch this video tutorial to get started, then read on for details:
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There are three ways to walk your avatar with the keyboard:
- Arrow keys
- W A S D keys - Inworld must have focus, meaning the chat bar is closed or you've clicked inworld. Otherwise, these keys will type in the chat bar.
- Numeric keypad - Not all keyboards have this.
You can also strafe — walk sideways without changing your camera focus — by holding Shift ⇧ and the left and right movement keys. For example, Shift ⇧-←. Instead of turning, your avatar will walk in those directions.
Running
Running is done with the same keys as walking. Running is usually a toggle: enable World > Always Run and try moving around!
Jumping and ducking
Tap Page Up or E to jump.
Hold Page Down or C to duck (squat).
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Tip: After jumping, hold down Space to greatly slow your ascent. It looks almost as if you're frozen in mid-air. |
Flying
Holding the same key to jump makes you fly.
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Tip: If that doesn't work, go to Edit > Preferences, click Input & Camera tab, and enable Fly/land on holding up/down. |
You can also click the Fly button on the toolbar at the bottom of the Viewer window.
Double-tap run
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Warning: This is a "power user" feature we don't support. |
If you don't want to always run, you can make your avatar walk or run with use of your arrow keys. Double-tap and hold the up arrow key to run forward. Tap and hold the up arrow key again to walk. This feature gives a more realistic appearance to avatar movement.
To enable double-tap run:
- Open the unsupported Advanced menu.
- Enable Advanced > Character > Tap-Tap-Hold To Run.
As shown in this video:
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See also
- Limits - Intriguing facts about how high you can fly and more.