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Helpful hotkeys and resource you can use in game

- <kbd>Alt</kbd> + <kbd>F2</kbd> to invoke the unit spawning page, great for making units for free or taking control of an AI.
- <kbd>Alt</kbd> + <kbd>F2</kbd> to show the unit creation dialog, great for cheating in units or taking control of an AI.
- <kbd>F9</kbd> to open the log window if you close it or it's not open for whatever reason.
- <kbd>~</kbd> to Open the Console
- In the Console run `ren_ShowNetworkStats` for the sim rate / package drops, on the top right
- In the Console run `ShowStats` for engine stats, on the left
- <kbd>~</kbd> to Open the Console.
- In the Console run `ren_ShowNetworkStats` for the sim rate / package drops, on the top right.
- In the Console run `ShowStats` for engine stats, on the left.
- Use <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>C</kbd> to copy selected units to the clipboard, so that you can spawn them again ("paste" them) with <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>V</kbd>.
- In general, <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>V</kbd> runs Lua UI code from your clipboard.
- In the Console run `SimLua` with Lua code to test Sim code, and `UI_Lua` to test UI code.
- The Sim-side global function `SelectUnit()` gives the sim-side of the currently selected unit; useful for testing scripts or logging information.
- In the Console run `ui_SelectAnything` to be able to select enemy units; useful for copying test scenarios or debugging selected units.
- In the Console run `ui_DebugAltClick` to be able to quickly switch armies by <kbd>Alt</kbd> + left-clicking a unit in the army you want to switch to.

## Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)

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Helpful hotkeys and resource you can use in game

* <kbd>Alt</kbd> + <kbd>F2</kbd> to invoke the unit spawning page, great for making units for free or taking control of an AI.
* <kbd>F9</kbd> to open the log window if you close it or it's not open for whatever reason.
* <kbd>~</kbd> to Open the Console
* In the Console run `ren_ShowNetworkStats` for the sim rate / package drops, on the top right
* In the Console run `ShowStats` for engine stats, on the left
- <kbd>Alt</kbd> + <kbd>F2</kbd> to show the unit creation dialog, great for cheating in units or taking control of an AI.
- <kbd>F9</kbd> to open the log window if you close it or it's not open for whatever reason.
- <kbd>~</kbd> to Open the Console.
- In the Console run `ren_ShowNetworkStats` for the sim rate / package drops, on the top right.
- In the Console run `ShowStats` for engine stats, on the left.
- Use <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>C</kbd> to copy selected units to the clipboard, so that you can spawn them again ("paste" them) with <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>V</kbd>.
- In general, <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>V</kbd> runs Lua UI code from your clipboard.
- In the Console run `SimLua` with Lua code to test Sim code, and `UI_Lua` to test UI code.
- The Sim-side global function `SelectUnit()` gives the sim-side of the currently selected unit; useful for testing scripts or logging information.
- In the Console run `ui_SelectAnything` to be able to select enemy units; useful for copying test scenarios or debugging selected units.
- In the Console run `ui_DebugAltClick` to be able to quickly switch armies by <kbd>Alt</kbd> + left-clicking a unit in the army you want to switch to.

Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)
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