Shortcuts
Shortcuts let you run several operations, such as switching expressions and playing motions, with a single button or key. A shortcut is a set of “actions” that run in order from the top.
Creating a Shortcut
Section titled “Creating a Shortcut”- Click + at the bottom of the main window. The “Create Shortcut” window opens.
- Enter a name in “Title”.
- In the “Action” list on the right, click the actions you want to add. Added actions are listed on the left and run in order from the top.
- Set up each action, for example the emoji to show or the motion to play.
Changes are saved right away. Drag actions to reorder them, and click × at the top right of an action to remove it.
Your shortcuts appear as buttons to the right of + in the main window. Each button shows the icon of its first action.
Assigning a Key
Section titled “Assigning a Key”In the “Create Shortcut” window, click “Shortcut Key” and press the key you want to assign. Combine the key with a modifier key (⌘, ⇧, ⌃, or ⌥). F13–F20 can be assigned on their own. To remove the key, click × to the right of “Shortcut Key”.
A note appears for keys that use only ⌘, or only ⌘ and ⇧. Many apps use these keys, but while VCam is running, pressing them in any app runs the shortcut. If “This key couldn’t be set.” appears, another shortcut or app is already using the key. Choose a different key.
Assigned keys work even while you’re using another app, such as OBS or a game. For details, see “Can I Use Shortcuts While Another App Is in Front?”.
Actions
Section titled “Actions”| Action | What it does |
|---|---|
| “Emoji” | Shows the emoji you choose on the screen for a few seconds |
| “Subtitle” | Shows the text you enter as a subtitle |
| “Motion” | Plays the motion you choose. Running it while the motion is playing stops it |
| “Facial Expression” | Switches to the expression you choose. Running it while that expression is already on returns the expression to normal |
| “Wait” | Waits for the number of seconds you set before going on to the next action |
| “Reset Model Position” | Moves the avatar back to its initial position |
| “Load Scene” | Switches to the scene you choose |
| “AppleScript” | Runs an AppleScript |
“Motion” lets you choose from the built-in and loaded motions in the “Motion” list (see Motions and Expressions). If you delete a motion that a shortcut uses, the shortcut shows “Deleted Motion” and does nothing for that action.
For “AppleScript”, click “Open File” to open the script file in an editor. Write the script and save it, then click “Reload”. The script appears in the window.
For example, set the same expression in “Facial Expression”, “Wait” (3 seconds), and “Facial Expression” to make a shortcut that changes the expression for three seconds and then returns it to normal.
Running a Shortcut
Section titled “Running a Shortcut”Click its button or press its assigned key. While a shortcut is running, its button shows a progress indicator, and the same shortcut doesn’t run again until it finishes. If an action fails, a message appears and the remaining actions don’t run.
Editing, Deleting, and Reordering
Section titled “Editing, Deleting, and Reordering”Double-click a shortcut button, or right-click it and choose “Edit”, to open the “Create Shortcut” window. To delete a shortcut, right-click it and choose “Delete”. Drag the buttons to reorder them.