Keyboard Commands List (originally posted by Chevelle)

[TG-55Panthercules]

originally posted by Chevelle:

 

I come and go with ROF.  Don't get me wrong.  I think it is great but my time with it goes in spurts and when I get back to it I have to re-familiarize myself with quite a bit, some of even the basic stuff.

 

One thing that has always bugged me about keyboard maps is that it is designed for the wrong purpose.  I don't care what each key does.  I care what the key is for the function I am looking for.  For example, I don't look at the map to find out what the B key does.  I want to know how to drop a bomb.

 

So I made up a keyboard list from information I got from the original map that came with my Iron Cross package and a keyboard map I got from this forum.  It is grouped by function, not key location.  At least for me, it is a better resource to have when I am trying to do something when in the sim.

 

I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions on improvements.

 

I'd also like to know if there is a single comprehensive reference on the all of the keyboard functions.  What the heck is Spectator (F11) and TV (F12)? I haven't seen any reference to half the other stuff except for the keyboard map I found.  Where is all of that explained?

 

Thanks very much.

 

ROF Keyboard Commands_v1.0.zip

 

 

fredewahl, on 14 Sept 2016 - 11:27, said:

 

Thanks Chevelle,
I do like your Keyboards Commands sheet !

I notice my PC keyboard also has a <Windows> key and it does seem to
do some control of ROF for instance: HideHUD key_LWIN+key_H .

Are there any updates to your sheet that covers these ?

 

 

Chevelle, on 14 Sept 2016 - 11:45, said:

 

I can't seem to find a definitive source for all the keyboard commands.  The chart that came with my Iron Cross version is very incomplete.  This site has another map with more but I have found that my game doesn't respond exactly as the map says it should.  Now you have some additional information.

 

I'd love to put together a complete list but I'll need the correct keyboard maps to do it.

 

 

mfgold, on 07 Dec 2016 - 23:00, said:

 

I am a newby and I truly appreciate this keyboard PDF....this is how I have learned similar sims in the past.  Are there any current updates to this command sheet?  Would it be worthwhile circulating one or more of the other forums to get additional feedback?  Thanks for your reply.....

 

 

chazcon, on 15 Feb 2017 - 00:40, said:

 

Chevelle this is very cool! Thank you

 

 

Dammit_Carl, on 24 Feb 2017 - 08:21, said:

 

Thank you!

 

 

Baldeagle611, on 19 Mar 2018 - 10:23, said:

 

Chevelle You legend!!

 

I have fond memories of those good old Microprose days when you got a proper printed manual, some easy start training missions, and yes, a keyboard overlay!!

 

I always struggle with these modern sims - it always seems like you have to figure everything out for yourself!

 

 

Chevelle, on 08 Apr 2018 - 19:53, said:

 

After all this time, I am back at it again.  That's what I get for watching "Hell's Angles".

 

 

Hugo_Schafer, on 12 Apr 2018 - 02:39, said:

 

Fantastic! 

 

Salut!

 

 

56Sqn_Badger, on 12 Apr 2018 - 09:39, said:

 

Welcome back!

 

 

J5_Spyboy, on 30 Apr 2018 - 15:03, said:

 

Hells Angles, starring Pythagoras. LoL
Salute

 

 

Chevelle, on 30 Apr 2018 - 15:10, said:

 

His wingman was Isosceles.  

 

 

ggrognard, on 01 Aug 2019 - 21:36, said:

 

You are a Godsend to old f's like me.  Thank you.

 

 

pocketshaver, on 21 Apr 2020 - 15:55, said:

 

haven't seen a single key map that has the controls for letting your pilot shoot his pistol, covers flares but NOT the handgun. 

 

 

=J18=FritzGerald, on 21 Apr 2020 - 17:14, said:

 

for the pistol, it is left control and five, and then left control and the ~ key to put it away

 

 

American_Mayhem, on 12 Oct 2021 - 15:58, said:

 

Thanks for the keyboard commands. I'm a newbie here. For some reason a few of my F keys don't do anything. F4 (Chase View) which I like to use a lot, doesn't work at all. Any ideas?

 

 

Panthercules, on 13 Oct 2021 - 10:27, said:

 

Welcome to RoF and the Forums!

 

Many of the F keys are for external camera views (like the F4 you mentioned) - these will only work if you have "Allow Spectators" ticked in your setup/realism/options screen, so you should check that.

 

[TG-55Panthercules]

Originally posted by Arfsix:

 

    Here are the key command listings for Rise of Flight updated to version 1.037 and current as of 17 June 2020. The commands are listed by category (Service, Pilot Head control, Plane controls, etc.), in the order and in the format that they appear in the game under Options -- Controls.

 

     I have provided the listing in two formats; firstly a listing as a Microsoft Word file and secondly as a PDF file.

 

Default ROF Key Mapping Listings Version 1.037.zip

 

     I hope these will be useful to the community. Enjoy!  
 

 

Edit: Layout and page reformat 17June 2020

 

[Goldiemfgold]

Thank you for providing us with this updated ROF keyboard map.  It looks like it will be very useful.

 

It's been quite a while since I have played the ROF sim, but when I get back into it, I'll use your keyboard map and then let you know if I have any suggested changes.

 

 

[mattdanison]

Thanks!

 

How do I fly on autopilot in a straight line?  

 

This keyboard says to use L shift + A to fly in a straight line on autopilot but that doesn't work for me.  Thanks!

Edited May 11, 2024 by mattdanison

[HazMatt]

Just installed ROF and I can't figure out how to show FPS in game. Is it possible?

[LukeFF]

48 minutes ago, =HazMatt=HazMatt said:

Just installed ROF and I can't figure out how to show FPS in game. Is it possible?

 

Only with external 3rd-party apps.

[HazMatt]

Thanks