Key Map & Shortcuts - Virtual Controller Supply

Keyboard layout

The image below shows the full keyboard layout. Each key is labeled with a number, which is referenced in the keymap tables on this page.

Understanding key types

The keyboard is a composite USB device, meaning that some keys act like a standard keyboard, while others act like a joystick or gamepad-style input.

🔵 Blue Numbered Keys

These keys behave like normal keyboard keys. You can use them anywhere on your system, including text fields, message dialogs, and within CRC.

🔴 Red Numbered Keys

These keys behave like joystick button inputs. CRC has been specifically programmed to recognize these inputs and map them to their intended ERAM functions.These keys have no functionality outside of CRC.

Keymap

For functions that reference CRC, consult CRC’s ERAM Documentation for more information.

Several of the keys currently marked with No Function are planned to become functional in future versions of CRC.

Row 1

Key #	Key Text	Function
1	`RNG BRG`	`LA` command; refer to CRC documentation
2	`RSB`	No Function
3	`SIM`	No Function
4	`F1`	No Function
5	`F2`	No Function
6	`F3`	No Function
7	`F4`	No Function
8	`F5`	No Function
9	`F6`	No Function
10	`RS`	No Function
11	`CST`	No Function
12	`CRD`	`QD` command; refer to CRC documentation
13	`DROP TRK`	`QX` command; refer to CRC documentation
14	`CODE`	`QB` command; refer to CRC documentation
15	`CA`	No Function
16	`LOOK`	`QL` command; refer to CRC documentation
17	`RTE`	`QU` command; refer to CRC documentation
18	`FR`	`QF` command; refer to CRC documentation

Row 2

Key #	Key Text	Function
19	`INT`	`QQ` command; refer to CRC documentation
20	`PVD`	`QP` command; refer to CRC documentation
21	`ALT`	`QZ` command; refer to CRC documentation
22	`F7`	No Function
23	`F8`	No Function
24	`F9`	No Function
25	`F10`	No Function
26	`F11`	No Function
27	`/U`	No Function
28	`VP`	`VP` command; refer to CRC documentation
29	`4th LINE`	`QS` command; refer to CRC documentation
30	`SG`	No Function
31	`RPT`	`QR` command; refer to CRC documentation
32	`TRK`	`QT` command; refer to CRC documentation
33	`HALO`	`QP J` command; refer to CRC documentation
34	`INT`	`QQ` command; refer to CRC documentation
35	`PVD`	`QP` command; refer to CRC documentation
36	`ALT`	`QZ` command; refer to CRC documentation

Row 3

Key #	Key Text	Function
37	`CLEAR`	Equivalent to keyboard `ESC` key
38	`◯`	Inserts clear weather symbol
39	`⊕`	Inserts overcast weather symbol
40	`↑`	Inserts up arrow symbol
41	`↓`	Inserts down arrow symbol
42	`RE-CALL`	Recalls last-entered message
43	`HOME`	No Function
44	`MAN MAP`	No Function
45	`PSET MAP`	No Function
46	`AUTO`	No Function
47	`SISO`	Opens the connection dialog With `CTRL + SHIFT`, activates the controlling session
48	`✱`	Equivalent to keyboard `*` key
49	`▲`	Equivalent to keyboard `UP ARROW` key
50	`- +`	Inserts `+` character With `SHIFT`, inserts `-` character
51	`BACK SPACE`	Equivalent to keyboard `BACKSPACE` key
52	`SPACE`	Inserts space character
53	`SPACE`	Inserts space character
54	[Blank]	Equivalent to keyboard `CTRL` key

Row 4

Key #	Key Text	Function
55	`NEXT LINE`	Moves MCA cursor to next line
56	`TAB`	Equivalent to keyboard `TAB` key
57	`Q`	Equivalent to keyboard `Q` key
58	`W`	Equivalent to keyboard `W` key
59	`E`	Equivalent to keyboard `E` key
60	`R`	Equivalent to keyboard `R` key
61	`T`	Equivalent to keyboard `T` key
62	`Y`	Equivalent to keyboard `Y` key
63	`U`	Equivalent to keyboard `U` key
64	`I`	Equivalent to keyboard `I` key
65	`O`	Equivalent to keyboard `O` key
66	`P`	Equivalent to keyboard `P` key
67	`◀`	Equivalent to keyboard `LEFT ARROW` key
68	`▶`	Equivalent to keyboard `RIGHT ARROW` key
69	`INS`	Equivalent to keyboard `INSERT` key
70	`DEL CHAR`	Equivalent to keyboard `DELETE` key
71	`1`	Equivalent to numpad `1` key
72	`2`	Equivalent to numpad `2` key
73	`3`	Equivalent to numpad `3` key

Row 5

Key #	Key Text	Function
74	`MULTI FUNC`	No Function
75	`_ =`	Inserts `=` character With `SHIFT`, inserts `_` character
76	`A`	Equivalent to keyboard `A` key
77	`S`	Equivalent to keyboard `S` key
78	`D`	Equivalent to keyboard `D` key
79	`F`	Equivalent to keyboard `F` key
80	`G`	Equivalent to keyboard `G` key
81	`H`	Equivalent to keyboard `H` key
82	`J`	Equivalent to keyboard `J` key
83	`K`	Equivalent to keyboard `K` key
84	`L`	Equivalent to keyboard `L` key
85	`: ;`	Equivalent to keyboard `: ;` key
86	`▼`	Equivalent to keyboard `DOWN ARROW` key
87	`A/B`	No Function
88	`ENTER`	Equivalent to keyboard `ENTER` key
89	`4`	Equivalent to numpad `4` key
90	`5`	Equivalent to numpad `5` key
91	`6`	Equivalent to numpad `6` key

Row 6

Key #	Key Text	Function
92	`MSG ACK`	No Function
93	`Z`	Equivalent to keyboard `Z` key
94	`X`	Equivalent to keyboard `X` key
95	`C`	Equivalent to keyboard `C` key
96	`V`	Equivalent to keyboard `V` key
97	`B`	Equivalent to keyboard `B` key
98	`N`	Equivalent to keyboard `N` key
99	`M`	Equivalent to keyboard `M` key
100	`,`	Equivalent to keyboard `,` key
101	`●`	Equivalent to keyboard `.` key
102	`/`	Equivalent to keyboard `/` key
103	`SHIFT`	Equivalent to keyboard `SHIFT` key
104	`7`	Equivalent to numpad `7` key
105	`8`	Equivalent to numpad `8` key
106	`9`	Equivalent to numpad `9` key

Row 7

Key #	Key Text	Function
107	[Blank]	Equivalent to keyboard `SPACE` key
108	`0`	Equivalent to numpad `0` key
109	`/`	Equivalent to numpad `/` key

VATSIM shortcut keys

As shown in the keymap tables above and in the image below, the ERAM Keyboard includes a hidden CTRL / Command ⌘ key. This hidden key, combined with the existing SHIFT and TAB keys, enables common VATSIM and CRC shortcuts, such as direct messaging and command variations.

Note: The CTRL shortcut will automatically behave as Control on Windows or Command ⌘ on macOS, depending on your operating system.In some setups (such as those with certain USB hubs), automatic detection may not work correctly. In those cases, the key will default to behaving as a standard Control key.

​Keyboard layout

​Understanding key types

🔵 Blue Numbered Keys

🔴 Red Numbered Keys

​Keymap

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​VATSIM shortcut keys

Keyboard layout

Understanding key types

Keymap

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VATSIM shortcut keys