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Learn how to easily set up the WASD keys to move the camera in Dawn of War Definitive Edition instead of using the arrow keys and mouse.
Dawn of War Definitive Edition (DoW DE) enhances the classic RTS title with a visual remaster featuring upscaled resolutions, improved lighting, and detailed unit textures. Beyond the graphics upgrade, the edition improves a few gameplay mechanics, with a greater zoom-out distance for the camera and better pathing for units.
However, DoW DE missed a valuable opportunity to introduce keybindings and hotkey setup to the game. One standout concern among the player base is the inability to use the “WASD” keys for camera movement. The game instead relies on the arrow keys or mouse scrolling for camera traversal. Fortunately, there are a few simple third-party solutions to this issue.
Dawn of War Definitive Edition: How To Move the Camera With WASD Keys
The best way to control your camera with the “WASD” keys is to remap the arrow keys to the “WASD” keys using reliable third-party software. At the time of writing, there are no mods for DoW DE that can accomplish the same, but they are likely to be added later.
One proven way to remap your controls in DoW DE is to use AutoHotkey. Here are the steps to install and use it for the game.
Setting Up AutoHotkey
- Download version 2 of AutoHotkey from the official website, autohotkey.com.
- Install the program and open AutoHotkey Dash.
- Click on “New Script.”
- Enter a name and check the default path of the text file.
- Go to the path and open the text file.
- Paste the following code into the empty text file:
#IfWinActive ahk_exe W40k.exe
a::Left
w::Up
s::Down
d::Right
Return
- Save the text file as a “.ahk” file.
Playing the Game
- Open the .ahk file you just made with “Run as administrator” permission and launch DoW DE.
- The “WASD” keys will now work as the arrow keys within the game, allowing you to control the camera with them.
- Any hotkeys that previously used “WASD” keys will not work.
- Head into Options > Gameplay > Hotkey Presets > Grid Hotkeys.
- This will allow you to use the “E” key for the attack move command instead of “A.”
- Only use this solution in single-player, as it may be flagged by anti-cheat in multiplayer.
- The key remapping code will only work when the game is in the foreground and will not affect any other programs.
- If it doesn’t work, replace the first line of code with: #HotIf WinActive(“ahk_exe W40k.exe”)
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