Game guidePre-release / RC 1717

Professional Ship Simulator: Key Bindings

Game guideLast checked 2026-09-13

Quick answer

Quick answer

Use V or Shift+V to cycle views and F1–F4 for the main viewpoints. Controller mappings are configured in Options → Input.

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At a glance

At a glance

ItemDetails
Cycle viewpointsV / Shift+V
Main viewpointsF1–F4
Fix view to ship headingCtrl+V
Save view presetCtrl+F1–F8
Recall view presetShift+F1–F8

Guide notes

A practical first setup

Start with the camera controls, then test bridge interaction before assigning a full controller profile. Hold the left mouse button and move relative to a wheel, lever or stick to operate clickable bridge controls. This covers many steering, throttle and thruster interactions without inventing keyboard shortcuts.

Guide notes

Save and assign a controller

In the main menu, open Options → Input, give the setup a unique name, and open mapping. Assign the controls, press Apply, then use “assign to ship” for the relevant ship classes. Saving a profile and assigning it to a ship are separate steps.

Questions & limits

Questions & limits

When function keys do not respond

The manual warns that some PC configurations reserve function keys for other features. Check your keyboard’s function-key mode before treating this as a game fault. The table below is the documented camera set, not a complete default key map.

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Last checked: 2026-09-13