Virtual Pool 4 Control
Virtual Pool 4 Control
This reference describes the in-game control keys and how they effect mouse movement.
Keys shown are the defaults which can be changed in Settings/Key Mapping.
You can also bring up an on-screen Quick Reference during game play by pressing F1.
Note that the control keys shown are the defaults, you can remap the key/mouse
commands in Settings/Key Mapping.
Keys to Access Menus/Info
Esc In Game Menu
Press the Esc-Key is a toggle that shows/hides the in game menu. The cursor is also
shown so you can choose menu selections. The menu shown is game context sensitive
and varies depending on the game, whose turn it is, if action is running, etc..
F1 Help In Game Quick Reference
This key will bring up a full list of all control keys with a quick reference to their meaning.
Alt Cursor On/Of
Pressing Alt toggles the cursor on and off. Use this when you need a cursor to do
something like selecting a player in the player list.
Ctrl-Z VP4 Website
Pressing Ctrl-Z toggles between the VP4 website view and the game view.
Basic Control Keys
These keys are the most commonly used when playing VP4 Online. The first two, shoot
and aim are all you really need to start playing.
S Stroke Cue Stick Shoot
Hold the S-Key down and move the mouse backward for your backstroke, and then
forward to strike the cue ball. The faster you move the mouse, the harder you hit the cue
ball. Note mouse sensitivity can be adjusted in Settings/Mouse
A Aim Mode
The A-Key puts you into Aim Mode. If you are in Aim mode before shooting, Virtual Pool
automatically puts you back into Aim Mode after you shoot. Move the mouse left or right
to aim the cue. Move mouse forward or backward to change the tilt of the table.
E English: Move Cue Tip
Hold the E-Key and move mouse to change the tip position and apply spin to the cue ball.
Esc In Game Menu
Press the Esc-Key is a toggle that shows/hides the in game menu. The cursor is also
shown so you can choose menu selections. The menu shown is game context sensitive
and varies depending on the game, whose turn it is, if action is running, etc..
Alt Cursor On/Of
Pressing Alt toggles the cursor on and off. Use this when you need a cursor to do
something like selecting a player in the player list.
Ctrl-Z VP4 Website
Pressing Ctrl-Z toggles between the VP4 website view and the game view.
B Butt of Cue Angle
Press the B-Key and move the mouse to change the angle of the cue stick. You will see
the angle degree on the lower left-hand side of the screen. The most common use for
changing butt angle is to shoot mass or jump shots. The angle will return to normal after
the shot.
Left mouse Zoom
Hold the left mouse button down and move mouse backward to zoom out; move mouse
forward to zoom in. The distance is remembered and returned to every time you aim.
M Move Cue Ball
Hold the M-Key down and move the mouse to move the cue ball. Move ball is only an
option when you have ball-in-hand during a game.
X Examine Table
Pressing X gives you a momentary overhead view for as long as you hold the key down.
Use this to get a quick view of the table layout and plan shots.
V View Mode
Press the V-Key to select View Mode and change your center of view (aim view rotates
around cue ball). Holding the V key down and moving the mouse moves the view center
(which you see as a yellow torus). Release the V key and move the mouse and you will
rotate around the new center, you can also Zoom in and out. This allows you to examine
a particular table area closely, such as examining a cluster of balls. Press A to return to
aim mode, your view automatically returns to cue ball centered.
Pressing Ctrl-; opens up a window with information about how your table is setup in the
game you are playing.
Ctrl-G Show Game Rule Settings
Pressing Ctrl-G opens up a window with information about the game rules setup and
handicapping. Note that the basic setup is not shown here as the HUD overlay has all that
information.
like V View Mode) while you opponent is shooting and you want to return the the
Adversary view, press Ctrl-U.
Ctrl-0 Save Last Shot
Pressing Ctrl-0 after a shot allows you to save just that shot. You also have the option of
posting the shot to the VP4 Online website and/or Facebook. Note that this is only
available to the player in control.
Ctrl-Q Quit Current Match
Ctrl-Q quits the match. You will get a confirmation prompt.
Ctrl-R Resign Game
Ctrl-R forfeits game for the player shooting and your opponent gets a win..
Ctrl-T Change Player Turn
Pressing Ctrl-T causes the shot to go from one player to the other without movement of
any balls or assessment of any fouls. Typical use is if a player bumps his mouse or does
something accidentally and you feel sorry for them.
Ctrl-W Set Momentary User View
Sets the camera view for user momentary view (Y-Key). Go into View Mode, change to the
view you want, and enter Ctrl-W. To see that view in game any time, see Y Your
Momentary View.
Y Your Momentary View
Shows the user configurable momentary view while the Y key is held down. To set the
view, see Ctrl W Set Momentary User View.
F9 Frame Rate
Toggles frame rate display. The frame rate shows in magenta colored text on the lower
right part of the VP4 window. Note it is instantaneous so to get a true reading do it while
the balls are rolling.
F11 Screen Shot
Takes a screen shot and store it in My Documents\Celeris\Virtual Pool 4
Online\vpfiles\screenshots