Binds

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

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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`

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>`

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.