Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

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Limmin Nov 1, 2020 @ 8:05am
Controller Question
Hi, not sure if this is a bug or not. I've played this game extensively in keyboard + mouse mode, but recently have started using a standard controller (xbox type) for most games.

My problem is, when I tell the game I am using a controller, it doesn't let me scroll through the list of broken parts when viewing car status. Sometimes the list is very long (as in the more advanced story orders) but if I cannot see the parts that are bad, I cannot complete the order.

Does anyone else have this problem? Or is there a way to scroll through the list? I tried using the mouse, but when I am set to use controller, apparently the mouse input no longer works.

Thanks!
Originally posted by possame:
I stop playing the game just because of that reason. I had to go back to start screen then into option, change controller to keyboard setting everytime i had to check the repair list. anoying, also you might think oh but you could probably still use the keyboard even if it's on controller setting. but no, the keyboard is irresponsive when controller setting is On.
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timc2k Nov 1, 2020 @ 10:13am 
not having that issue , i use the keyboard for hot keys only , the rest is done via xbox 1 controller and mouse
Slayer Nov 1, 2020 @ 11:25am 
I have exactly the same problem here :-(
SkinGravel Nov 1, 2020 @ 11:38am 
For some reason, if you're doing a job, parts that aren't scanned, or tested, etc, that are below a scanned part in the menu, it won't allow you to scroll down, even if there are parts below it. (You can barely glimpse that there are parts below, but can't scroll.) I don't know if that makes sense? I've had a few beers, so I probably won't explain this right.

If you're using a controller, the right stick can scroll through those menus, except for the jobs, as mentioned above. If you're building a car, you won't be limited to scrolling by what parts haven't been recognized in job orders. You can scroll through the whole list with the right stick.

I've always played with a controller. Just feels right for me. However, my mouse and keys have always worked alongside the Xbox 1 controller. I use the keys to search for parts in the shop. Sometimes, I accidentally bump the mouse when I stand up or something, and it still registers in the game. Not sure why your mouse input isn't working.
Last edited by SkinGravel; Nov 1, 2020 @ 11:43am
Slayer Nov 1, 2020 @ 11:45am 
I had all the fault parts scanned but was not able to scroll down in the list. I went to settings, changed xbox 1 controller to keyboard and mouse, went back to the game and scrolled down with the mouse in the list, so I was able to check the parts. But in this setting, the right stick of the controller works as mouse, but it is not so comfortable. Better with the xbox 1 controller setting but in this case there is no mouse in the game. And the scrolldown doesn't work as well. :(
SkinGravel Nov 1, 2020 @ 11:49am 
Originally posted by Slayer:
I had all the fault parts scanned but was not able to scroll down in the list. I went to settings, changed xbox 1 controller to keyboard and mouse, went back to the game and scrolled down with the mouse in the list, so I was able to check the parts. But in this setting, the right stick of the controller works as mouse, but it is not so comfortable. Better with the xbox 1 controller setting but in this case there is no mouse in the game. And the scrolldown doesn't work as well. :(

Man, I don't know. I've got it set to Xbox controller, and the right stick is the mouse function, as far as the cursor movement and scroll function. Definitely takes a bit to get used to it for sure. Not sure why your mouse isn't working alongside the controller though.
SkinGravel Nov 1, 2020 @ 11:50am 
Have you tried disconnecting and reconnecting your controller?
Slayer Nov 1, 2020 @ 12:02pm 
When in the game and repairing a car, the cursor moves with the right stick of course as well as the camera when walking. Only that scroll doesn't want to work. Now reinstalling the game for an other reason, if it helps I will let you know
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possame Nov 14, 2020 @ 6:40pm 
I stop playing the game just because of that reason. I had to go back to start screen then into option, change controller to keyboard setting everytime i had to check the repair list. anoying, also you might think oh but you could probably still use the keyboard even if it's on controller setting. but no, the keyboard is irresponsive when controller setting is On.
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