This one is for you, player! F1 Challenge '99-'02 controls

F1 Challenge '99-'02 has a rich diversity when it comes to customize controls and is compatible with almost any input device controller used by the player, albeit most of the new F1 Challenge '99-'02 players play their first game using a keyboard.

However, what many of you maybe don't know is that there exists some hidden options that allows you to manipulate more of the game in order to being more in control. This topic will show you how to unlock all of them, and what are the default control setup for any new F1C player.

BASIC GAMEPLAY CONTROLS:

Actions	Keyboard
Accelerate	A
Brake	Z
Steer left	,
Steer right	.
Clutch	Q

 
COMPLETE CONTROLS:
Basic driving controls:

Actions	Keyboard	Customizable input
Accelerate	A	Yes
Brake	Z	Yes
Steer left	,	Yes
Steer right	.	Yes
Neutral		Yes
Clutch	Q	Yes

 
Menu controls:

Actions	Keyboard	Mouse	Customizable input
Highlight menu item	Arrow keys (↑→↓←)	Move cursor over option	No
Cycle options	Arrow keys (↑→↓←)	Move cursor over option	No
Select highlighted item	Enter	Left-click	No
Cancel/Return to previous screen	Esc	Left-click back arrow	No
Help menu	F1	Left-click help icon	No
Toggle menu sub-items	Tab	Move cursor over option/menu	No
Change focus between option menus	Backspace	Move cursor over option	No

 
Advanced gameplay:

Actions	Keyboard	Customizable input
LCD Mode	Enter	Yes
Request/Cancel Pit Stop	S	Yes
LCD Up	Arrow key (↑)	Yes
LCD Down	Arrow key (↓)	Yes
LCD Decrease	Arrow key (←)	Yes
LCD Increase	Arrow key (→)	Yes
TC Override	O	Yes
Launch Control	/	Yes
RPM Limiter	L	Yes
Brake Bias (Front)	[	Yes
Brake Bias (Rear)	]	Yes
Look left	V	Yes
Look right	V	Yes
Look behind	B (or V + N)	Yes
Vehicle labels	TAB	Yes
Instant replay	R	Yes
Pause	P	Yes
Restart race	Y	Yes
Reverse gear		Yes
First gear		Yes
Second gear		Yes
Third gear		Yes
Fourth gear		Yes
Fifth gear		Yes
Sixth gear		Yes
Seventh gear		Yes
Zero Head Tracker		Yes
Ignition		Yes
Starter		Yes
Horn		Yes
Headlights		Yes
Handbrake		Yes
Look Up		Yes
Look Down		Yes
Look Roll Left		Yes
Look Roll Behind		Yes
Reverse gear		Yes

 
Unlocking hidden options

1. In order to unlock all the options, go to your Save Folder.
   
2. Open your player folder and find the player (PLR) file with Notepad, Notepad++ or Sublime Text.
   
3. Search for this line of code, in [ Controls ]: Options Num Controls="26" // Number of configurable controls displayed in options
   
4. Change 26 to 44.
   
5. Save your configuration changes and close the file.
   

Difficulty, camera and display settings hotkeys:

Actions	Keyboard	Customizable input
Steering Assistance (OFF/LOW/HIGH)	F1	No
Opposite Lock Assistance (OFF/ON)	F2	No
Braking Point Assistance (OFF/LOW/HIGH)	F3	No
Stability Assistance (OFF/LOW/HIGH)	F4	No
Spin Recovery (OFF/LOW/HIGH)	F5	No
Invulnerability (OFF/ON)	F6	No
Auto-Shifting (OFF/UPSHIFTS/DOWNSHIFTS/ON)	F7	No
Traction Control (OFF/LOW/HIGH)	F8	No
Anti-Lock Brakes (OFF/LOW/HIGH)	F9	No
Pit Lane Assistance (OFF/ON)	F10	No
Clutch Assistance (OFF/ON)	F11	No
Take Screenshot	F12	No
Mirrors (OFF/ON)	1	No
HUD (OFF/ON)	2	No
Broadcast Overlay (OFF/ON)	3	No
Frames Per Second ─FPS─ Information (OFF/ON)	CTRL + F	No
Fast-Forward time (OFF/ON)	CTRL + T	No
Slow-Motion (OFF/ON)	CTRL + G	No
Cockpit cameras	INS	No
Onboard Cameras	Home	No
Swingman Cameras	Page Up	No
Circuit Cameras	Page Down	No
Toggle Through Vehicles Ahead	+ (Keypad)	No
Toggle Through Vehicles Behind	- (Keypad)	No
Toggle Your Vehicle	Enter (Keypad)	No

 
Multiplayer Hotkeys:

Actions	Keyboard	Customizable input
Chat Message 1 (you can edit what message you want to launch)	CTRL + 1	No
Chat Message 2 (you can edit what message you want to launch)	CTRL + 2	No
Chat Message 3 (you can edit what message you want to launch)	CTRL + 3	No
Chat Message 4 (you can edit what message you want to launch)	CTRL + 4	No
Chat Message 5 (you can edit what message you want to launch)	CTRL + 5	No
Chat Message 6 (you can edit what message you want to launch)	CTRL + 6	No
Chat Message 7 (you can edit what message you want to launch)	CTRL + 7	No
Chat Message 8 (you can edit what message you want to launch)	CTRL + 8	No
Chat Message 9 (you can edit what message you want to launch)	CTRL + 9	No
Chat Message 10 (you can edit what message you want to launch)	CTRL + 0	No

 
Unlocking quick chat texts

1. Go to your Save Folder.
   
2. Create there a text file and name it quickChatText.
   
3. Copy the text below and save it:
   

[Autochat Messages]
autochat_01="Slowing to pit"
autochat_02="Leaving pits"
autochat_03="Go left!"
autochat_04="Go right!"
autochat_05="Thank you!"
autochat_06="Sorry!"
autochat_07="Hey! You must only make one covering move to defend your position!"
autochat_08="Nice job!"
autochat_09="/vote yes"
autochat_10="/vote no"

// - Edit these lines if you want to change the quick chat messages.
 
Swing Camera Controls:

Actions	Keyboard	Customizable
Pan Up	8 (keypad)	No
Pan Down	2 (keypad)	No
Rotate Left	4 (keypad)	No
Rotate Right	6 (keypad)	No
Zoom In	9 (keypad)	No
Zoom Out	7 (keypad)	No
Reset View (except zoom)	5 (keypad)	No