Automation & remote control
Configure shortcuts and controllers
Assign commands to keyboard, MIDI, control surface, Shuttle controller, or gamepad controls.
Before you start
Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.
Where to find it
File > Shortcuts.
Use it
- Search for the command.
- Select an unassigned command or choose Add Shortcut.
- Choose Input device and capture its control.
- Select Trigger.
- Choose Category and command.
- Choose Save in and any target/value.
- Keep Shortcut enabled on.
- Choose Save Shortcut.
Controls and additional tasks
Application assignments remain across collections; collection assignments apply only in that collection and take priority over matching application controls. Assigned/Unassigned/Needs Attention help review status. Import, Export, Duplicate, Remove, and Restore Defaults manage assignments. Templates previews Default Keyboard, Motion Template Designer, Replay Controller, and Audio Controller layouts before Apply. Applying preserves existing assignments. Changes save as actions succeed.
Control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Input device | Set input device for this item. |
| Clear | Clear the current selection/content. |
| Trigger | Set trigger for this item. |
| Category | Filter the action list by the production area you want to control, such as Replay, Audio, Scenes, Recording, or Virtual Cameras. |
| Command | Set command for this item. |
| Save in | Set save in for this item. |
| Shortcut enabled | Turn this option on or off for this item. |
| Save Shortcut | Use this action for the selected item. |
| Cancel | Close without saving the pending edits. |
| Shortcut Templates | Apply a ready-made set of working shortcuts. |
| Search commands, assigned controls, targets, and categories. | Set search commands, assigned controls, targets, and categories. for this item. |
| Filter by input device. | Set filter by input device. for this item. |
| Add Shortcut | Add. |
| Duplicate | Make a separate copy of the selected item. |
| Remove | Remove the selected item from this list. |
| Import | Load items from a selected file. |
| Export | Save selected items to an export file. |
| Restore Defaults | Use this action for the selected item. |
| Close | Close this window. |
| Display as | Change how the template preview is grouped. Choices: Cards, List. |
| Collection targets | Set collection targets for this item. |
| Apply | Add the configured shortcuts. Existing assignments are preserved. |
Example
Assign a controller button to select a camera scene.
If something is wrong
If a key fails, check State, enabled status, targets, conflicts, and Shortcut Focus Behaviour in System > Advanced.
Related pages
Triggers and actions · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents