language_ref/reference/functions/input/func_input_keydown.rst

.. _func_input_keydown:

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KeyDown
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KeyDown - 

Description
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.. code-block:: blitzmax

    KeyDown( key )

Check for key state

See the #{key codes} module for a list of valid keycodes.

Parameters
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Return Values
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#True if @key is currently down

Examples
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.. code-block:: blitzmax

    ' keydown.bmx
    
    ' the following code draws a circle if the
    ' program detects the spacebar is pressed
    ' and exits when it detects the ESCAPE key has
    ' been pressed
    
    Graphics 640,480
    While Not KeyHit(KEY_ESCAPE)
        Cls
        If KeyDown(KEY_SPACE) DrawOval 0,0,640,480
        Flip
    Wend

See Also
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