Using Shortcuts

The Shortcut Module is a powerful quality-of-life tool for map creators. It allows you to record a sequence of clicks within the /editmap menus and save it as a "Shortcut." You can then execute this shortcut to automatically replay the entire sequence, saving you time on repetitive tasks.

Manage your shortcuts in /editmap -> Shortcuts.

Creating a Shortcut

1. Navigate to the Shortcuts menu.
2. Click "Create Shortcut" and give it a name.
3. This will take you to the Shortcut Edit Menu.

Recording Steps

This is where the magic happens. Recording a shortcut tracks your menu interactions.

1. In the Shortcut Edit Menu, click the "Steps" item (Redstone).
2. You will be prompted to start recording. The menu will close, and you will now be in Recording Mode.
3. Navigate through the /editmap menus as you normally would. Every time you click on an item to open a new menu, that click is recorded as a step in your shortcut.
4. When you have finished the sequence, simply close your inventory (press 'E').
5. Your steps are now saved to the shortcut. You will see the number of recorded steps updated in the Shortcut Edit Menu.

Executing a Shortcut

Once a shortcut is recorded, executing it is simple:

1. Go to the Shortcuts menu.
2. Find the shortcut you want to run.
3. Right-click the shortcut's icon.
4. Game Maker will automatically perform the recorded sequence of clicks, navigating through the menus for you.

Configuration

In the Shortcut Edit Menu, you can also configure:

• Name, Description, Icon: For organization.
• Close After Use: If true, your inventory will be closed automatically after the shortcut finishes executing.

Use Case: Imagine you frequently need to edit the actions of a function located deep within a folder structure (Functions -> MyLogic -> RoundSetup -> Timers -> StartTimer). Instead of clicking through five menus every time, you can record this navigation sequence once as a shortcut named "Edit StartTimer". Executing it will then take you directly to the action editor for that function in a single click.