key_pressed (number);

Checks whether a certain the key or button with the scancode given by number (see key mapping ) is pressed.

Parameters:

number - scancode of key to check. 

Returns:

On - pressed
Off - not pressed

Speed:

Fast

Example:

// wait until [f1] is pressed
while(key_pressed(59) == off)
{
  wait(1);
}

See also:

key_for_string, str_for_key, key_set, key_lastpressed, inkey, key mapping