Keyboard

[Blunzzy]

Hello, I was wondering what was the command I need to use if I want an action when I press a key on the keyboard but when I release it, the action stops. Anyone know the answer?

[randomnovice]

Hi,

By no means an expert but I think you could...

a) Test in love.update() using love.keyboard.isDown("key").

b) Activate a flag in love.keypressed(key) and deactivated it in love.keyreleased(key).

[sphyrth]

Let's translate that into code:

Method 1:

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function love.update()
...
   if love.keyboard.isDown('a') then -- Let's press 'A' for example
     -- Do Action
   end
end

* You can put an "else <Stop Action>" if you really need it.

Method 2:

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function love.keypressed(key)
  if key == 'a' then
    -- Do Action
  end
end

function love.keyreleased(key)
  if key == 'a' then
    -- Stop Action
  end
end