Binds

Binds

Binds let you assign keys to commands in CIT, and they can also be changed through the `MTA` Binds tab.

Overview

CIT has 2 main bind systems:

• CIT command binds, which use `/bind`
• `MTA` key bindings, which are changed from the `Binds` tab in settings

CIT Command Binds

CIT command binds let you attach a command to a key.

Use:

• `/bind <key> <command>`

This makes the command run directly when you press that key.

Chatbox Binds

You can also make a key open the chatbox with a command already prepared.

Use:

• `/bind <key> chatbox <command>`

This does not send the message right away. It opens the chatbox with the command ready to type.

= Example

Example chatbox bind:

• `/bind i chatbox gc`

This opens Group Chat on `I`.

Direct Message Binds

You can also bind a key to instantly send a full message.

Example:

• `/bind 5 gc Hello!`

This sends that exact Group Chat message when you press `5`.

Common Chatbox Shortcuts

Common chatbox shortcuts include:

• `gc`
• `sc`
• `uc`
• `main`
• `sup`
• `fmsg`
• `locf`

How To Check a Bind

To check what is bound to a key, use:

• `/binds <key>`

How To Remove Binds

To remove one bind from a key, use:

• `/unbind <key> <command>`

To remove all binds from a key, use:

• `/unbind <key>`

CIT Settings Binds Tab

CIT also has a `Binds` tab in CIT Settings for CIT script binds.

That tab supports:

• primary key binds
• secondary key binds
• `Key 1`
• `Key 2`

Bind editing details:

• double click a bind with `LMB` to set `Key 1`
• double click a bind with `RMB` to set `Key 2`
• the tab shows `Key 2` when an alternative key is set
• if both primary and secondary binds are the same, they fall back to `Key 1`

MTA Binds Tab

The `Binds` tab in `MTA` settings is where you change keyboard, mouse, and controller bindings for `MTA` actions.

Key and Alt. Key

In the `MTA` `Binds` tab:

• `Key` is the main bind for an action
• `Alt. Key` columns are additional keys for the same action

You can bind more than one key to the same action there.

Load defaults

In the `MTA` `Binds` tab, `Load defaults` resets the bind list to the default `MTA` key bindings.

Important Notes

• `/bind` is for CIT command binds.
• `/bind <key> chatbox <command>` opens the chatbox with a command ready.
• `/binds <key>` checks the binds on a key.
• `/unbind <key> <command>` removes one bind.
• `/unbind <key>` removes all binds on a key.
• `MTA` also has its own `Binds` tab for normal action keys.

Related Topics

• Chat Commands
• MTA Settings