crystal.input.input_method

Returns the input method last used by the specified player. This value is nil until the player has pressed a keyboard key or gamepad button mapped to an action.

When a player’s input method is "gamepad" and their gamepad becomes unassigned, their input method is reset to nil.

Usage

crystal.input.input_method(player_index)

Arguments

Name	Type	Description
player_index	number	Number identifying a player.

Returns

Name	Type	Description
input_method	InputMethod	Input method last used by this player.

Examples

crystal.input.set_bindings(1, {
  space = { "jump" },
  btna = { "jump" },
});

print(crystal.input.input_method(1)); -- Prints "nil"
love.keypressed("space", "space", false);
print(crystal.input.input_method(1)); -- Prints "keyboard"
love.gamepadpressed(love.input.getJoysticks()[1], "a");
print(crystal.input.input_method(1)); -- Prints "gamepad"