Forensics: Crime Scene Detective PC Controls
PC keyboard and mouse controls for Forensics: Crime Scene Detective on Steam.
The PC version of Forensics: Crime Scene Detective uses standard first-person keyboard and mouse controls with context-sensitive interaction through the E key. Laboratory workstations and crime scene tools each have specific input requirements.
Movement and Camera
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| W / A / S / D | Move forward / left / back / right |
| Mouse | Look around / aim camera |
| Ctrl + direction | Lean left / right / forward / backward |
| X | Lie down / prone position |
Interaction
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| E (short press) | Interact / select / pick up items |
| E (long press) | Start analysis / travel to crime scene / desolder chips |
| Tab | Open case file (briefing, evidence, mail) |
| H | Travel to crime scene (when prompted) |
| C | Close active case at filing cabinet |
Crime Scene Tools
- Access tool case to pick up evidence markers, camera, and collection supplies.
- Select forensic lighting equipment and position tripod.
- Adjust UV flashlight angle with mouse movement.
- Apply fingerprint powder and lifting tape through interaction prompts.
- Use chemical detection spray on suspicious surfaces.
Laboratory Controls
- Short-press E at workstations to select evidence or devices.
- Long-press E to begin DNA analysis, decryption, or chip extraction.
- Interact with filing cabinet to select and close cases.
- Use lab computer for email evidence submission.
- Navigate fingerprint grid sections with mouse selection.
Key rebinding is not available. If you need alternative input, consider Steam Input or external remapping tools at your own discretion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I open the case file on PC?
Press Tab to open the case file containing briefing notes, collected evidence reports, witness statements, and case progression.
How do I travel to the crime scene?
Press E or H when the prompt appears after selecting a case at the filing cabinet.
What does long-press E do in the lab?
It starts processes that take time: device decryption, chip desoldering, DNA analysis, and scene travel.