Company of Heroes

How to change your hotkeys?
You can find a good guide here.

Allies Hotkeys

Units and Upgrades:

*Headquarters:
Research Wirecutters - C
Research Demolitions - D
Engineers - E
-M2 Flamethrower - F
-Minesweeper - M
-Wirecutters - C
-Demolitions - D

*Barracks:
Research Mk2 Grenades - N
Research Sticky Bombs - S
Research M1918 Browning Assault Rifle - B
Riflemen - R
-Throw Grenade - N
-Throw Sticky Bomb - S
-Suppression Fire - F
Jeep - J

*Weapon Support Center:
Heavy Machine Gun Team - H
-Armor Piercing Burst - P
Mortar Team - M
-60mm Bombardment - B
-Smoke Barrage - S
Sniper - S
-Camouflage - C
-Hold Fire - F

*Motor Pool:
M3 Halftrack - H
-Quad .50 cal Maxson Mount - U
M8 Armored Car - A
-Armor Skirts - S
-M2hB .50 cal Machine Gun - U
M1 57mm Anti-Tank Gun - T
-Armor Piercing Shells - P

*Tank Depot:
M10 Tank Destroyer - M
M4 ‘Crocodile’ Sherman - C
-Bulldozer - B
M4 Sherman - S
-Crab Mine Flail - C
-M2HB .50 cal Machine Gun - U

*Supply Yard:
Level1/Level2 Production - U


*Miscellaneous:
-Sherman Calliope Barrage - B
-Sherman Calliope Smoke Canister - S

Building Construction:

Build Defensive - B
-Observation Post - P
-Barbed Wire - W
-Sand Bags - S
-Tank Traps - T
-Mines - M
-Medic Station - N
-Machine Gun Emplacement - E
-M2 105mm Howitzer - H
Build Base - V
-Barracks - B
-Weapons Support Center - W
-Motor Pool - M
-Tank Depot - T
-Supply Yard - S
-Triage Center - C

Unit Commands:

Halt! - H
Attack Move - A
Retreat - T
Repair - E
Rally Point - Y

Abreviations

GL=Good luck
HF=Have fun
GG=Good game
Micro=Mircromanagment
MC=Map Control
AFK=Away from keyboard
NP=No problem
atm = at the momment
thb = to be honest
idk = i don't know
imo = in my opinion
ffs = for ****'s sake
gg no re = good game no rematch
lol=laugh out loud
lmao=laugh my a*s off
rofl= rolling over the floor
wtf= What the (Insert word starting with F here) Fruitsalad (lol)
omg= oh my god
omfg= oh my ....... god (you know...)
asap= as soon as possible
mp=map
Buff=Getting something better in a new patch
Nerf=Oppisite of Buff
MG=Machine Gun
AC=armored car
LD=Leadership
PP=Power Points
FU=Fully Upgraded
Turtle=Defending ONLY in a game and not attacking unless for defensive reasons (slowing the game down and making it a stalemate)
Rush=Attack the enemy early
Mods=Modifications of the game
imba= imbalanced
OP=Overpowered (needing a nerf)
OP=Observation Post
QM=Quick Match
CW=Clan Wars
CM = custom match
Strat=Strategy, no explaination needed
BO= build order
Bats = Battalions
FFG=For Fun Game
FFA=Free For All
Ftw = For the win
1337 = leet

This post has been edited by Architect: Nov 15 2006, 14:46 PM

Nice job - is there a hotkey for the Calliope rocket attack? Howabout Paratroopers Satchel Charge? Defense Doctrine's Bombardment? If you guys find any of those please add them as well.

*edit* Corsix on IRC said he pulled these from the data files :

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-- system commands
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escape = Escape
accept = Enter
commandqueue = Shift
pause = Pause
systemmenu = F10
company_commander = Control+Z
select_focus = Apostrophe


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-- tactical map commands
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tactical_map = Numpad0
tm_exit = Numpad0
tm_reset = Backspace
tm_objectives = O
tm_toggle_rotate = R


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-- Universal taskbar commands (any hotkeys used here cannot be used elsewhere)
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builder_cycle = Comma
infantry_cycle = Period
vehicle_cycle = Slash

manage_hq = F1
manage_barracks = F2
manage_armory = F3
manage_light_motorpool = F4
manage_heavy_motorpool = F5
manage_supply_yard = F6

event_cue_cycle = Space

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-- Global Commands
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attack = A
retreat = T
repair = E
reinforce = R
attackground = G
halt = H
rally = Y
unload = U

ping_defend = Control+D
ping_capture = Control+C

cancel_construction = Escape
retire = Delete


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-- Global Build
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build = B
buildadv = V
sand_bag = S
land_mines = M
barbed_wire = W
tank_traps = T


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-- Global Abilties
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cut_wires = C
camouflage = C
convert_ambient = B
hold_fire_toggle = F

mortar_barrage = B
mortar_smoke_barrage = S



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-- multiple selection hotkeys
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focus_primary_selection = Control+Tab
next_primary_selection = Tab
prev_primary_selection = Shift+Tab
-- checked with mouse click (removes clicked items from selection)
-- note: must only be one key
remove_selection_modifier = Control
-- checked with mouse click (selects all units of the same type) -- note: must only be one key
crop_selection_modifier = Shift
--same for axis**

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-- hotkey group hotkeys
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-- Select the group #

hkgroup_select0 = 0
hkgroup_select1 = 1
hkgroup_select2 = 2
hkgroup_select3 = 3
hkgroup_select4 = 4
hkgroup_select5 = 5
hkgroup_select6 = 6
hkgroup_select7 = 7
hkgroup_select8 = 8
hkgroup_select9 = 9

-- Set the group to be the current selection

hkgroup_set0 = Control+0
hkgroup_set1 = Control+1
hkgroup_set2 = Control+2
hkgroup_set3 = Control+3
hkgroup_set4 = Control+4
hkgroup_set5 = Control+5
hkgroup_set6 = Control+6
hkgroup_set7 = Control+7
hkgroup_set8 = Control+8
hkgroup_set9 = Control+9


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------------------- Allies ------------------
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-- Global Allied Abilities

allies_throw_grenade = N
allies_fireup_ability = F


-- Allies HQ

allies_engineer = E

allies_upgrade_demolitions = D
allies_upgrade_wire_cutters = C


-- Allies Engineer

allies_observation_post = P

allies_medic_station = N
allies_mg = E
allies_105mm_howitzer = H

allies_barracks = B
allies_weapons_support_center = W
allies_motor_pool = M
allies_tank_depot = T
allies_supply_yard = S
allies_triage_center = C

allies_upgrade_flamethrower = F
allies_upgrade_minesweeper = M

allies_plant_demolitions = D


-- Allies 105mm Howitzer

allies_howitzer_barrage = B


-- Allies Barracks

allies_riflemen = R
allies_jeep = J

allies_upgrade_grenades = N
allies_upgrade_stickybombs = S
allies_upgrade_bar = B


-- Allies Riflemen

allies_throw_sticky_bomb = S
allies_suppression_fire = F


-- Allies Airborne

allies_upgrade_recoilless_rifle = O

allies_throw_satchel_charge = S


-- Allies Rangers

allies_upgrade_thompson_rifles = U


-- Allies Weapon Support Center

allies_mortar_team = M
allies_hmg = H
allies_sniper = S


-- Allies HMG

allies_armor_piercing_burst = P


-- Allies Motor Pool

allies_m3_halftrack = H
allies_m8_armored_car = A
allies_57mm_anti_tank_gun = T


-- Allies M3 Halftrack

allies_upgrade_quad_50_cal_maxson = U

-- Allies M8 Armored Car

allies_upgrade_m2hb_50_cal_machine_gun = U
allies_upgrade_m8_greyhound_armor_skirts = S

allies_greyhound_mines = M

-- Allies 57mm AT Gun

allies_armor_piercing_shells = P


-- Allies Tank Depot

allies_m10_tank_destroyer = M
allies_m4_crocodile = C
allies_m4_sherman = S

allies_upgrade_76mm_gun = U
allies_upgrade_smoke_screen = N


-- Allies Sherman Flamethrower

allies_upgrade_sherman_bulldozer = B

allies_bulldozer_toggle = B

-- Allies M4 Sherman

allies_upgrade_sherman_crab = C
allies_upgrade_sherman_m2hb_50_cal_machine_gun = U

allies_fire_smoke_canister = S
allies_crab_mine_clearing = M

-- Allies Calliope

allies_calliope_barrage = B


-- Allies Supply Yard

allies_supply_yard_upgrade1 = U
allies_supply_yard_upgrade2 = U



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------------------- Axis -------------------
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-- Global Axis Abilities

axis_medical_kit = K
axis_assault = S
axis_defensive_bombardment = B
axis_fire_panzerfaust = P


-- Axis HQ

axis_pioneer = P

axis_escalate_to_skirmish = E
axis_escalate_to_battle = E
axis_escalate_to_war = E


-- Axis Pioneer

axis_observation_post = P
axis_bunker = B
axis_88mm_flak = F

axis_wehrmacht_quarters = W
axis_krieg_barracks = B
axis_sturm_armory = S
axis_panzer_command = P
axis_kampfkraft_battleschool = K

axis_upgrade_minesweeper = M
axis_upgrade_flammenwerfer = F

axis_salvage = S


-- Axis Bunker

axis_goliath = G
axis_goliath_detonate = D

axis_upgrade_bunker_mg42 = M
axis_upgrade_bunker_aid_station = A
axis_upgrade_bunker_repair_station = R


-- Wehrmacht Quarters

axis_motorcycle = M
axis_volksgrenadier = V
axis_hmg = H
axis_sniper = S


-- Axis Volksgrenadiers

axis_upgrade_volks_mp40 = U


-- Krieg Barracks

axis_halftrack = H
axis_grenadier = G
axis_mortar_team = M
axis_50mm_pak_38 = P


-- Axis Halftrack

axis_upgrade_halftrack_flammenwerfer = F
axis_upgrade_halftrack_stuka = S

axis_stuka_rocket_barrage = B


-- Axis Grenadiers

axis_upgrade_panzercheck = P
axis_upgrade_mg42 = U

axis_throw_grenade = N


-- Sturm Armory

axis_puma = P
axis_lieutenant = L
axis_nebelwerfer = N
axis_stug = S


-- Axis Puma

axis_upgrade_puma_50mm_turret = U


-- Axis Lieutenant

axis_observed_fire = O
axis_supervise_ability = S
axis_force_retreat = F


-- Axis Nebelwefer

axis_nebelwerfer_barrage = B


-- Panzer Command

axis_knights_cross = K
axis_ostwind_flakpanzer = O
axis_panzer = Z
axis_panther = P


-- Axis Stormtroopers

axis_upgrade_mp44 = U

axis_throw_bundled_grenade = N


-- Kampfkraft Battleschool

axis_train_veteran_infantry_level_1 = I
axis_train_veteran_infantry_level_2 = I
axis_train_veteran_infantry_level_3 = I

axis_train_veteran_support_level_1 = S
axis_train_veteran_support_level_2 = S
axis_train_veteran_support_level_3 = S

axis_train_veteran_vehicles_level_1 = V
axis_train_veteran_vehicles_level_2 = V
axis_train_veteran_vehicles_level_3 = V

axis_train_veteran_tanks_level_1 = T
axis_train_veteran_tanks_level_2 = T
axis_train_veteran_tanks_level_3 = T



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-- Commander Tree Abilities
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-- Allied Infantry Company

offmap_artillery_support =
heavy_infantry_support =
offmap_combat_group =


-- Allied Airborne Company

air_recon =
strafing_run =
bomber_run =

paratroopers =
supply_drops =
paradrop_at_gun =


-- Allied Armor Company

field_repairs =
allied_war_machine =
calliope_rocket_platform =
m26_pershing_heavy_tank =


-- Axis Defensive Doctrine

for_the_fatherland =
rocket_artillery =


-- Axis Blitzkrieg Doctrine

resource_blitz =
blitzkrieg_assault =
infantry_assault_team =
urban_assault_team =
armor_assault_force =


-- Axis Terror Doctrine

inspired_assault =
propaganda_war =
firestorm =
v1_rocket =
tiger_ace =


This post has been edited by TheMystic: Jul 29 2006, 10:45 AM

thanks man, this helped alot

Worst hotkeys EVER!

are there hotkeys when watching replays...its kinda sparse at the moment...seems only run and abandon the replay

Replay system sucks atm
Nice work btw

Nice, anyone know if there's any commands to select buildings without having to set a CTRL+number for them?

actually yes--i just found this out a couple of days ago.

First there are tiny buttons on top of the lower right hand side--these are your builidngs.

Also, you can press f1-f6 I believe.

Thanks for that kungfoo I just found them.

Could someone please tell me how to get this hotkeys out of files? i assume theyre in the .sga files, but any program i tried doesnt allow to edit them. So what program you use?

Very nice, thanks

Completely agree. I luv this game, but horrible hotkeys. The really important ones are the unit special abilities. Not sure why they can't be the same 4 keys for all units. Let the key map to the position on the UI.

If someone who has the game were to scan or copy the hotkey guide... Much appreciated.

Yeah that would be PRO!

no patrol command in this game?

Seems silly to have an RTS with no patrol command?

I wasn't sure where to post this, but I just found a couple of hot key issues while playing.

1) While queuing orders with "shift" you cannot queue special commands like grenades with the hot key. You have to click on the icon. It'd be nice if there was a flag ala WarCraft when orders are queued as well.

2) On the back of the manual these hot keys all don't seem to work for me.

Focus on Primary Selection Ctrl+Tab
Previous Primary Selection Shift+Tab
Remove Selection Ctrl (I had to use Shift click to remove selection, which is more normal anyway.)

3) Cycling through infantry with . also cycles through the builders, which is kind of annoying though probably intended.

4) Clicking on the unit picture (the actual picture and not the badge) should center on the unit like in WarCraft. If anyone has ever watched live WarCraft events, you'll notice that the observer almost always does this a lot. I happen to do it a lot during play as well.

Actually, no, it wouldn't.
Well, it would but not from a legal point of view - so please don't post a scan of any part of the manual here on gr.org, it could get us in trouble, thanks.

Didnt think about that detail...

Stormtrooper = Storm
Stormtroopers = Storms

Not much on the back of the manual anyways.

GLOBAL COMMANDS
Ping: CTRL+A
Cycle Through Event Cues: Space bar
Cycle Through Builders: ,
Cycle Through Infantry: .
Cycle Through Vehicles: /

SYSTEM COMMANDS
Cancel: Escape
Accept: Enter
Queue Orders: Shift
Pause: Pause
In-Game Menu: F10
Company Commander: Ctrl + Z

UNIT COMMANDS:
Attack: A
Build: B
Retreat: T
Repair: E
Reinforce: R
Attack Ground: G
Halt: H
Rally: Y
Unload: U
Cancel Building: Delete
Select Headquarters: F1
Select Barracks: F2
Select Weapon Support: F3
Select Motorpool: F4
Select Tank Depot: F5
Select Supply Yard: F6

MULTIPLE SELECTION HOTKEYS
Focus on Primary Selection: Ctrl + Tab
Next Primary Selection: Tab
Previous Primary Selection: Shift + Tab
Remove Selection: Ctrl

CAMERA COMMANDS
Default Camera Angle: Backspace
Default Camera Height: Backspace (Press Twice)
Camera Rotation: Hold Alt + Move Mouse
Zoom In/Out: Middle Mouse Scroll Wheel