# Basic Navigation in Mutate

### All the keys, shortcuts, and navigation tools you need to know to get the most out of Mutate! Let's go :)

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## Create Mode <a href="#id-25bd" id="id-25bd"></a>

**WASD** — move the camera in set directions — forward/left/back/right

**Space** — move the camera directly upwards

**Left click** — select and manipulate items, modes and components

**Right click** — hold down to look around and move the camera in any direction

**CTRL** — hold down while selecting objects to group them together for a function; e.g. selecting several objects to move them all to the left

> Can also be used to select objects that have been locked
>
> For some objects, like landmasses, walls and floors, it can be a good idea to lock in place to avoid accidentally moving
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> Multiple objects can only be selected in Transform mode (T). If you are having trouble selecting multiple objects check you are not in Grab (G) or Linking (V) mode!

![Lots and lots of selected objects using Ctrl](https://3166848498-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzaqFJFbPM2opQ4D43YaF%2Fuploads%2FSuDaWnyit4lsqfP9Fe42%2Fgame%20dev.jpg?alt=media\&token=b557d9ad-ae78-4b11-856c-18a0eb293ad9)

**Alt** — hold down and click-drag objects to perfectly duplicate them, including all their components and linking!

**E** — Toggle free-fly camera and player avatar, useful for testing how things look to a player without entering playtest mode

**Z** — zooms you immediately into the selected object

**Shift** — hold to fly faster through the worldspace

**Delete** — deletes the selected object(s)

**Escape** — deselects everything

![Duplication made easy with Alt](https://3166848498-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzaqFJFbPM2opQ4D43YaF%2Fuploads%2F4wdWCfP7quvT7LdMHWZv%2Fezgif.com-gif-maker%20\(55\).gif?alt=media\&token=8ff852dd-9049-474a-9f3e-f89a49926cbe)

## Create Mode Hotkeys <a href="#id-2259" id="id-2259"></a>

**B** — Asset Browser — used to search for and import assets into the game

**G** — Grab mode — select and move items without axis pop-ups

**T** — Transform — more detailed manipulation of objects. Hotkeys for Transform mode are:

* 1 — Move
* 2 — Rotate
* 3 — Scale
* 4 — Global axis
* 5 — Local axis

**V** — Linking — create logic and mechanics for objects with components attached, as well as changing the look of the environment and game parameters — like adding guns to create a shooter level, and player score for collection maps. Hotkeys for Linking mode are:

* 1 — Player — set health, movement speed, respawn rate, camera placement
* 2 — Mechanics — set teams, scoreboard limits, when to start/end games
* 3 — Environment — alter the sky, water, weather and ambience

![Linking mode](https://3166848498-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzaqFJFbPM2opQ4D43YaF%2Fuploads%2FsbfsKX2IJWeEwSrhqXko%2FLINKING.png?alt=media\&token=774ded8b-1ee2-45e9-8235-d657897ef724)

## Play Mode <a href="#caa0" id="caa0"></a>

**WASD** — move in a specific direction

**Mouse/touchpad** — move camera anywhere

**Enter** — open text chat/send message

**Space** — jump

**Shift** — hold to sprint

**Ctrl** — hold to crouch

**Left click** — shoot (if you have a gun)

**F** — interact with object

**Escape** — Pause/unpause game and camera movement for you only

**F1 to F10 —** emotes

**F11** — Maximizes full screen, removing window and task bars from the screen; great for that immersive experience!