Keyboard Shortcuts for Design Software
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Keyboard Shortcuts for Design Software

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What is the shortcut to toggle the running object snaps?

  • Ctrl+e
  • Ctrl+g
  • Ctrl+h
  • Ctrl+f (correct)

    • Which command is used to create a circle?

  • JOIN
  • ARC
  • CIRCLE (correct)
  • REDRAW

    • Which command allows you to clean the screen?

  • Ctrl+4
  • Ctrl+1
  • Ctrl+2
  • Ctrl+0 (correct)

    • What does the ZOOM command do?

    <p>Increases or decreases the magnification of the view.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shortcut is used to switch to the previous drawing?

    <p>Ctrl+Shift+Tab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option uses the hatch pattern for filling areas?

    <p>ATCH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the shortcut Ctrl+n accomplish?

    <p>New Drawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functionality of the key combination Ctrl+Shift+c?

    <p>Copy to clipboard with base point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the FILLET command?

    <p>Rounds and fillets edges of objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shortcut is used to toggle dynamic input mode?

    <p>F12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would you use to refresh the display?

    <p>REDRAW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is related to the object snap tracking feature?

    <p>F11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the JOIN command do?

    <p>Joins similar objects into one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command helps in creating an arc?

    <p>ARC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the shortcut Ctrl+z do?

    <p>Undo last action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ALT key is typically used for which purpose?

    <p>Modifies command functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to create a diameter dimension for a circle or arc?

    <p>DIMDIAMETER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command allows you to remove associativity from selected dimensions?

    <p>DIMDISASSOCIATE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the DIMOVERRIDE command control?

    <p>Overrides of system variables used in dimensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command applies dimensional constraints to selected objects or points on objects?

    <p>DIMCONSTRAINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used for creating and managing saved sets of objects?

    <p>GROUP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is utilized to edit dimension text and extension lines?

    <p>DIMEDIT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the DRAWORDER command have on objects within a drawing?

    <p>Changes the order of objects in the drawing display</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command creates a filled circle or a wide ring?

    <p>DONUT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does the 'Esc' key perform in this context?

    <p>Display Help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command would you use to manage layers in a drawing file?

    <p>LAYER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a one key shortcut related to dynamic functions?

    <p>Toggle dynamic UCS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which toggle function is related to the movement of objects?

    <p>Toggle object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is used to create multiple parallel lines?

    <p>MLINE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would you use the 'Toggle text screen' shortcut?

    <p>To switch between display modes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command allows you to rotate the view in 3D space?

    <p>ORBIT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the LENGTHEN command do?

    <p>Changes the length of objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shortcut would you use to ensure objects are aligned to the grid?

    <p>Toggle ortho mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is responsible for creating a leader annotation?

    <p>QLEADER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does 'Toggle polar mode' affect object movement?

    <p>Restricts movement to 45-degree angles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Toggle 3DOsnap' function perform?

    <p>Enables snapping in three-dimensional space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would you use to set running object snap modes?

    <p>OSNAP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the LAYERSTATE command?

    <p>Saves and restores named layer states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one key shortcut allows you to adjust the visibility of dynamic objects?

    <p>Toggle dynamic snap tracking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command creates a mirrored copy of selected objects?

    <p>MIRROR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following shortcuts is NOT used to toggle a mode for object manipulation?

    <p>Toggle text screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the 'F1' key in this context?

    <p>Display Help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    One Key Shortcuts

    • Use Esc to cancel the current command.
    • Press F1 to display help information.
    • F2 allows you to toggle the text screen.
    • F3 enables you to toggle object snap mode.
    • F4 toggles 3DOsnap.
    • F5 toggles the Isoplane.
    • F6 toggles the Dynamic UCS.
    • F7 toggles grid mode.
    • F8 toggles ortho mode.
    • F9 toggles snap mode.
    • F10 toggles polar mode.
    • F11 toggles object snap tracking.
    • F12 toggles dynamic input mode.

    Toggles and Screen Management

    • Use Ctrl+d to toggle coordinate display.

    • Use Ctrl+g to toggle the grid.

    • Use Ctrl+e to cycle through isometric planes.

    • Use Ctrl+f to toggle running object snaps.

    • Use Ctrl+h to toggle pick style.

    • Use Ctrl+Shift+h to toggle the visibility of palettes.

    • Use Ctrl+i to toggle coordinates.

    • Use Ctrl+Shift+i to toggle infer constraints.

    • Use Ctrl+0 to clean the screen.

    • Use Ctrl+1 to open the Property Palette.

    • Use Ctrl+2 to access the Design Center Palette.

    • Use Ctrl+3 to open the Tools Palette.

    • Use Ctrl+4 to access the Sheet Set Palette.

    • Use Ctrl+6 to open the DBConnect Manager.

    • Use Ctrl+7 to open the Markup Set Manager Palette.

    • Use Ctrl+8 to access Quick Calc.

    • Use Ctrl+9 to access the command prompt.

    • Use Ctrl+q to exit the software.

    • Use Ctrl+n to create a new drawing.

    • Use Ctrl+s to save the current drawing.

    • Use Ctrl+o to open a drawing.

    • Use Ctrl+p to open the plot dialog box.

    • Use Ctrl+Tab to switch to the next drawing.

    • Use Ctrl+Shift+Tab to switch to the previous drawing.

    • Use Ctrl+Page Up to switch to the previous tab.

    • Use Ctrl+Page Down to switch to the next tab.

    Manage Drawings

    • Use Ctrl+a to select all objects in the current drawing.
    • Use Ctrl+c to copy an object.
    • Use Ctrl+x to cut an object.
    • Use Ctrl+v to paste an object.
    • Use Ctrl+Shift+c to copy to clipboard with a base point.
    • Use Ctrl+Shift+v to paste data as a block.
    • Use Ctrl+z to undo the last action.
    • Use Ctrl+y to redo the last action.
    • Use Ctrl+[ or Ctrl+\ to cancel the current command.

    Hot Keys A-Z

    • A allows you to draw an arc.
    • DCON lets you apply dimensional constraints to objects or points.
    • DCO allows you to create a dimension that continues from a previously created dimension.
    • DOR allows you to create ordinate dimensions.
    • DOV allows you to override system variables used in dimensions.
    • DDA lets you remove associativity for dimensions.
    • DR allows you to change the draw order of objects.
    • DDI lets you draw a diameter dimension.
    • DRA lets you create a radius dimension.
    • DED lets you edit dimension text and extension lines.
    • DRE lets you associate or re-associate dimensions to objects.
    • E lets you erase objects from a drawing.
    • ED lets you edit text and dimension text.
    • EL lets you draw ellipses.
    • G lets you create and manage groups of objects.
    • GCON lets you apply relationships between objects.
    • I lets you insert a block or drawing into the current drawing.
    • IAD lets you adjust the display of images.
    • IAT lets you insert an image into the drawing.
    • L lets you draw lines.
    • LA lets you manage layers.
    • LAS lets you manage layer states.
    • LESS lets you decrease the level of smoothness for mesh objects.
    • LI lets you display data for selected objects.
    • LO lets you manage layouts.
    • LT lets you load, set, and modify linetypes.
    • LTS lets you change the scale factor of linetypes.
    • MEA allows you to measure objects or points.
    • MI lets you mirror objects.
    • ML lets you create multi-leader objects.
    • MLA lets you align and space multi-leader objects.
    • MLE lets you edit multi-leader objects.
    • MLS lets you create and modify multi-leader styles.
    • MLD lets you create a multi-leader object.
    • MLC lets you organize selected multi-leader objects that contain blocks into rows or columns.
    • LEN lets you change the length of objects.
    • LE lets you draw leaders.
    • NORTH lets you add geographic location information to a drawing.
    • NSHOT lets you create a named view with animation.
    • NVIEW lets you create a named view without animation.
    • O lets you create circles or lines that are parallel to existing geometry.
    • OP lets you customize the software settings.
    • ORBIT lets you rotate the view in 3D.
    • OS lets you set object snap modes.
    • QSAVE lets you save the current drawing.
    • RC lets you draw an arc.
    • REDRAW lets you refresh the display.
    • JOIN lets you combine objects.
    • ZOOM lets you zoom in and out of the drawing.
    • ATCH lets you fill an area with a hatch, solid fill, or gradient.
    • QSAVE lets you save the current drawing.
    • CIRCLE lets you draw circles.
    • VIEW lets you manage the viewport.
    • BLOCK lets you create custom blocks.
    • MOVE lets you move objects.

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