Most advanced training scripts come with a built-in graphical user interface (GUI) to bind hotkeys. However, if you are customizing a script or building your own, you will need to utilize the emulator's input functions.
: Eliminates the risk of accidentally hitting the wrong function key on a keyboard. How to Install and Run Your Top Lua Hotkeys
For VSAV_Training , Lua Hotkey 4 is a huge time-saver. Instead of having to close and reopen your game to change characters, pressing this hotkey instantly resets the game back to the character select screen, allowing you to pick a new fighter seamlessly. fightcade lua hotkey top
-- Check if 'F2' is pressed to load a state for a replay if input.get().F2 then savestate.load("mysave.state") end
Essential for practicing specific combos. Save the state just before the combo starts, and use a hotkey to warp back the moment you drop it. Most advanced training scripts come with a built-in
Tip: Scripts like VSAV Training specifically use "Lua Hotkey 1" to open the main menu. Common Default Hotkeys Often used to toggle training menus. Coin (Button) Frequently mapped to open the menu or swap player controls. F1 – F6 Commonly used for recording, playing, and looping inputs. F8 / F9 Usually reserved for Save States and Load States. Pro Tip: Desktop Shortcut for Training Mode
Shows your stick movement and button presses in real-time. How to Install and Run Your Top Lua
The emulator also has through Alt+9 shortcuts mapped by default for Lua scripting. These were restored in Fightcade v2.1.24 to ensure compatibility with community tools. If your script mentions using specific Alt-number combinations, these are ready to go.
Scroll down to find and bind them to your preferred controller or keyboard buttons. Launching the Script : Go to Game > Lua Scripting > New Lua Script Window .