> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.intrepidcs.com/vspy-3-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.intrepidcs.com/vspy-3-documentation/vehicle-spy-main-menus/main-menu-scripting-and-automation/function-blocks/function-blocks-types/function-blocks-hotkeys.md).

# Function Blocks Hotkeys

Hotkeys allow you to more conveniently control certain aspects of the operation of function blocks. A hotkey is a shortcut that allows manual functions to be performed at any time without having to directly access the function block interface, such as the buttons on the [Function Block List](/vspy-3-documentation/vehicle-spy-main-menus/main-menu-scripting-and-automation/function-blocks/function-block-list.md).

### Operations that Support Hotkeys

Hotkeys can be defined for the following function block operations:

* **Starting/Stopping:** The **Start/Stop Hotkey** option appears on the [Start Tab](/vspy-3-documentation/vehicle-spy-main-menus/main-menu-scripting-and-automation/function-blocks/function-block-start-tab.md), which is present for all function block types. Pressing this hotkey will start the script manually if it is not running, or stop the script if it is.
* **Triggering a Capture Block:** Capture type function blocks can have a hotkey assigned to them on the [Stop and Trigger Tab](/vspy-3-documentation/vehicle-spy-main-menus/main-menu-scripting-and-automation/function-blocks/function-blocks-types/capture-type-function-block/capture-type-function-block-stop-and-trigger-tab.md), which when pressed, will trigger the collection of data.
* **Storing Data in a Capture Block:** You can also assign a hotkey on the [Storage Tab](/vspy-3-documentation/vehicle-spy-main-menus/main-menu-scripting-and-automation/function-blocks/function-blocks-types/capture-type-function-block/capture-type-function-block-storage-tab.md) of a capture block, which will cause the script's buffer to be saved when the hotkey is pressed.

### Hotkey Types

Each place where a hotkey is supported has a drop-down box where you can select from among these options:

* Function keys F6 through F12 (F1 through F5 are [predefined within Vehicle Spy](/vspy-3-documentation/shared-features-in-vehicle-spy/shared-features-predefined-function-keys.md)).
* Ctrl+F1 through Ctrl+F12.
* Ctrl+0 through Ctrl+9.
* Joystick 1 through Joystick 9.

Naturally, using joystick buttons requires a joystick to be set up on the computer where Vehicle Spy is running.

### Automatic Hotkey Combination for Starting Function blocks

In addition to allowing a hotkey to be assigned on the **Start Tab** to start or stop a function block, Vehicle Spy also automatically assigns a special key combination for starting blocks. Press **F3** to bring up the [general hotkeys list](/vspy-3-documentation/shared-features-in-vehicle-spy/shared-features-predefined-function-keys.md), then press **B** followed by the number next to the function block you want to start.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.intrepidcs.com/vspy-3-documentation/vehicle-spy-main-menus/main-menu-scripting-and-automation/function-blocks/function-blocks-types/function-blocks-hotkeys.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.