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Hotkeys allow you to control Segra during gameplay without switching windows. Configure global keyboard shortcuts to mark important moments and save replays.

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Available Actions

Segra supports two primary keybind actions:

Create Bookmark

Mark important moments during recording for easy navigation later

Save Replay Buffer

Save the last N seconds of gameplay to disk (Buffer/Hybrid mode only)

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Default Keybindings

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CreateBookmark
keybind
default:"F8"
Creates a bookmark at the current timestamp in your recording. Bookmarks appear in the timeline and can be used to quickly jump to key moments.Default: F8
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SaveReplayBuffer
keybind
default:"F10"
Saves the replay buffer to disk as a video file. Only functional when using Buffer or Hybrid recording mode.Default: F10

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Configuring Keybindings

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From the Settings UI

  1. Navigate to Settings > Recording section
  2. Scroll to the Keybindings section
  3. Click the key display button next to the action you want to change
  4. Press the desired key combination
  5. The keybinding will update automatically
1

Select Action

Click the keybind button (e.g., “F8”) next to the action
2

Press Keys

The button will show “Press Keys…” - press your desired combination
3

Confirm

Release the keys to save the new keybinding
4

Cancel (Optional)

Press Esc while capturing to cancel and keep the existing binding

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Supported Key Combinations

You can bind:
  • Single keys: F8, F10, K, etc.
  • Modifier + Key: Ctrl+K, Alt+R, Shift+B
  • Multiple modifiers: Ctrl+Shift+K, Ctrl+Alt+F1
Function keys (F1-F12) are recommended for gaming as they don’t conflict with in-game controls.

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Supported Keys

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Function Keys

  • F1 through F24

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Modifier Keys

  • Ctrl (Control)
  • Alt (Alternate)
  • Shift
  • Win (Windows key)

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Special Keys

  • Arrow keys (←, ↑, →, ↓)
  • Space, Enter, Tab, Esc
  • Home, End, PgUp, PgDn
  • Insert, Delete, Backspace
  • Num Lock

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Alphanumeric

  • Letters: A-Z
  • Numbers: 0-9

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Symbols

  • ;, =, ,, -, ., /, `, [, \, ], '

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Enabling/Disabling Keybindings

Each keybinding can be temporarily disabled without removing it:
  1. Navigate to Settings > Recording > Keybindings
  2. Click the checkbox next to the action
  3. Unchecked keybindings remain configured but won’t trigger
Disable keybindings during non-gaming activities to prevent accidental triggers.

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Keybinding Settings JSON

Keybindings are stored in settings.json as: 
"keybindings": [
  {
    "action": "CreateBookmark",
    "enabled": true,
    "keys": [119]
  },
  {
    "action": "SaveReplayBuffer",
    "enabled": true,
    "keys": [121]
  }
]
Key Properties:
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action
enum
required
The action to perform: CreateBookmark or SaveReplayBuffer
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enabled
boolean
default:"true"
Whether the keybinding is active
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keys
array
required
Array of key codes. For combinations, includes modifier codes first (16=Shift, 17=Ctrl, 18=Alt), then the main key code.Example: [17, 75] = Ctrl+K (17=Ctrl, 75=K)

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Common Key Codes

KeyCodeKeyCodeKeyCode
F1112F7118A65
F2113F8119K75
F3114F9120R82
F4115F10121Space32
F5116F11122Enter13
F6117F12123Esc27

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Use Cases

When to use:
  • Mark kills, deaths, or important plays
  • Flag moments to review later
  • Create chapter markers for long sessions
  • Highlight areas for clip creation
Example workflow:
  1. Press F8 when you get a triple kill
  2. After the session, open the recording
  3. Jump between bookmarks to find highlights
  4. Create clips from bookmarked moments

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Troubleshooting

Possible causes:
  • Keybinding is disabled (check the checkbox)
  • Game is running in admin mode (run Segra as admin)
  • Key combination conflicts with in-game binding
  • Segra service is not running
Solutions:
  • Verify the keybinding is enabled
  • Check Segra’s system tray icon is present
  • Try a different key combination
  • Restart Segra
If pressing a key triggers the wrong action:
  • Check for overlapping keybindings
  • Ensure no two actions use the same key combination
  • Reconfigure the conflicting keybinding
Some key combinations may be reserved by:
  • Windows (e.g., Win+L locks the PC)
  • Your keyboard driver software
  • Other running applications
Use function keys or less common combinations to avoid conflicts.

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Best Practices

Use Function Keys

F-keys rarely conflict with games and are easy to reach

Consistent Bindings

Use the same keys across different games for muscle memory

Test Before Recording

Verify keybindings work before important sessions

Document Your Setup

Keep a note of your keybindings if you use custom combinations