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[Read this article] to learn how to create and edit controls on BlueStacks 5.
The Controls Editor allows you to create and customize game controls for a better gaming experience.
Opening the Controls editor
- Right-click the game controls icon on the Side toolbar while playing a game
- Or left-click and select Open advanced editor from the menu.
- The Controls editor window will open next to BlueStacks 4.
Managing Control schemes
- Update Controls: The first icon lets you download the latest default configurations available.
- Import/Export Controls: The next two icons let you import and export key controls in the form of .cfg files.
- Open Folder: The last icon lets you access the folder where control schemes are saved on your PC.
You can also choose from saved control configurations on your BlueStacks 4 from the drop-down menu.
List of Available Key Controls
Tap spot - Mimics the action of tapping the screen (e.g., open backpack in FPS games).
Repeated tap - Reproduces repeated taps (e.g., keeps the car in control in Hill Climb Racing).
D-pad - These key controls are used to emulate movement controls in various games.
Aim, pan and shoot. - Assign a key to enter/exit shooting mode and customize mouse sensitivity.
Zoom - Assign a key to zoom in/out and adjust features like acceleration and depth of zoom.
MOBA skill pad - Provides a lot of options for MOBA games. Refer to MOBA skill settings and MOBA stop movement to learn more.
Swipe - Assign swipe actions for games that require it.
Free look - View your surroundings without changing the direction you are aiming at.
Tilt - Emulates tilt actions for games requiring phone movement.
Script - Assign a key to run a script of your choice.
Rotate - Rotate a wheel (e.g., steering in racing games) clockwise or anti-clockwise. Refer here for more.
Scroll - Adjust the speed of scrolling through the screen in various apps. To learn more, click here.
Smart Edge Scrolling - Scroll around the map by moving the cursor in games like Rise of Kingdoms.
MOBA D-PAD - Provides full 360-degree movement for MOBA games. Read this article for more details.
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