The Crust: Basic Controls and Hotkeys

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This guide serves as your go-to resource for optimizing gameplay through a comprehensive understanding of in-game shortcuts. From controlling the game camera to managing resources efficiently, this guide will elevate your gaming prowess.

 

Gameplay Basics:

Game Camera Control:

  • Rotate the camera view with Q and E.
  • Access the underground layer with TAB.
  • Navigate the global map using X.
  • Rotate modules during construction and change the angle of conveyor belts with R.
  • Unload resources from conveyor belts and distributors in conveyor belt mode by pressing M.
  • Change the direction of conveyor belts with V.
  • Upgrade the speed of conveyor belts by pressing I.
  • Toggle automatic conveyor belt pathfinding with L.
  • Switch music tracks with CTRL+M.
  • Adjust the camera angle by holding the mouse wheel.
  • Enable free camera mode with CTRL+F.

Module Copy Tool:

  • Activate the module copy tool with mouse button 5.
  • Copy module settings by using Ctrl + Left Mouse Click.
  • Paste copied settings with Shift + Left Mouse Click.

Continuous Building and Wiring:

  • Continuously build modules by holding Shift + Left Mouse Click and dragging the mouse.
  • Continuously wire by holding Shift + Left Mouse Click and pulling the mouse.

Free Camera Control:

  • Generate a free camera at the current position with Ctrl+F.
  • Return to the last free camera position with Alt+F.
  • Adjust movement speed with the mouse wheel.
  • Move up or down with Q and E.
  • Remember the current position and rotation angle with Insert.
  • Toggle the UI visibility with Ctrl+G.

Fixed Positions:

  • Fix the position and cycle through memory points with Q and E.
  • Remove the current position from memory with Delete.
  • Switch between craters and underground without focusing on elevators with Z.

Buying and Selling Items in the Market:

  • Increase the quantity of items by 10 with CTRL + Left Mouse Click.
  • Increase the quantity of items by 100 with SHIFT + Left Mouse Click.

Display and Tooltips:

  • Highlight useful items on the floor and display tooltips on ore deposits and machines by holding CTRL. This will show their functions and processes.

Module Placement:

  • Switch between available input/output configurations when placing modules with T.

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Conclusion:

This guide is your key to starting the game. By mastering these hotkeys and quick keys, you will streamline your gameplay, enhance your efficiency, and immerse yourself in the rich universe of this space survival game. Happy gaming!

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