Modifying special shortcuts
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Command |
Path |
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Edit Current Workspace |
Tools > Workspaces |
You can modify the keyboard shortcuts for switching between modes on the Tool bar, for activating snapping functionality, and other special features.
Vectorworks remembers whether a numerical shortcut key is entered using the number key pad or the number row above the letters. A notation of "Num" indicates the number pad is used for the shortcut.
To modify special shortcuts:
Select the command; the Workspace Editor dialog box opens to the selected workspace.
If you need to edit a different workspace, select it in the Workspace list.
Click the Keys tab to display the keyboard shortcuts for the workspace currently in use, and modify the assigned shortcut keys.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Mode Groups |
Sets the shortcut keys to switch modes for the active tool; the key in 1 controls the first mode group, the key in 2 controls the second mode group, and so on |
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Other Keys |
Sets the keyboard shortcuts for the functions below |
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Toggle SmartCursor Cues |
Press this key to toggle on and off the SmartCursor cue display |
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Toggle Angles Relative To Prior Segment |
Press this key to toggle whether angle snaps are set relative to the axes or to the previously drawn segment |
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Set Datum |
Press this key to create a datum point for snapping at the current cursor location |
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Snap Loupe |
Press this key to open the Snap Loupe window |
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Set Smart Point, Edge, or Vector Snap Lock |
Press this key to set a smart point, smart edge, or vector snap lock at the current location |
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Toggle Automatic Working Plane |
Press this key to toggle on and off the automatic working plane functionality; see Concept: Working planes |
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Suspend Snapping |
Press and hold this key to disable snapping temporarily; double-click this key to make the suspension stick, and then to enable snapping again |
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X-ray Select Mode |
Press and hold this key to see and select objects that are normally obscured behind 2D object fills or 3D rendered objects; see X-ray Select mode |
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Coincident Selection |
If the cursor is over multiple objects at the current location, press and hold this key and click to open a dialog box from which you can select one or more of the objects; see Coincident object selection |
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Close Polygon, Polyline, Wall Network or Path Objects |
After completing all but the final click, press the keyboard shortcut to automatically close polygon, polyline, polygonal wall network, or path-based objects |
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Toggle Multiple View Panes |
Press this key to toggle on and off the display of multiple view panes |
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Trigger Smart Options Display |
If desired, assign a shortcut to toggle on and off Smart Options Display in the drawing area; Use Smart Options Display must be selected on the Smart Options Display pane of the Vectorworks Preferences dialog box |
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Launch Quick Search |
Press this key to open the quick search window |
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Repeat Last Command |
Press this key to repeat the most recent command |
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Toggle Show Hidden Objects as Ghosted |
Press this key to toggle between hidden objects being fully hidden or "ghosted" (transparent with a light blue tint) |
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Snapping Keys |
If desired, assign keyboard shortcuts to toggle each snapping tool. Double-tap the snapping shortcut key (for snapping tools that have an arrow in the lower-right corner) to open a popover with settings for that snapping type. |
