These shortcuts allow you to quickly create common design elements, such as benches, berms, ramps, tunnels, and extrude and intersect objects.
: If you are transitioning from other CAD software, map your Deswik shortcuts to match (e.g., using "PL" for Polyline as in AutoCAD) to leverage existing muscle memory.
Bind your most frequent shortcuts (like Escape, Spacebar, and Zoom to Fit) to the side buttons of a multi-button gaming or productivity mouse. This keeps your left hand free for typing coordinates. Keep the Command Line Active
Deswik allows full customization (unlike many mining packages): deswik keyboard shortcuts
These navigation shortcuts allow you to quickly zoom in and out of your design, pan across the screen, and reset the view to its original state.
: Zoom in or out at a highly accelerated rate.
While using a mouse is intuitive, it requires moving your cursor across the screen, searching for icons, and clicking multiple times to execute a single command. (often called "hotkeys" or "commands") eliminate this overhead. These shortcuts allow you to quickly create common
Note that these shortcuts may vary depending on the specific version of Deswik and the operating system being used.
| Shortcut (Typed in Command Bar) | Utility | Use Case | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Goto Selection Tool | Pans camera to a specific string ID. | | DD | Dynamic Delete | Deletes an object and automatically closes the gap (vital for string editing). | | LT | Layer Translate | Moves selected objects from one layer to another instantly. | | PURGE | Purge Unused | Removes empty layers and unused blocks (reduces file size by 50% often). |
For power users, here are some advanced keyboard shortcuts to further streamline your workflow: This keeps your left hand free for typing coordinates
If you're interested, I can provide a full downloadable list of all available commands, or help you set up specific, complex macro shortcuts for your workflow. What part of the design process do you find slowest right now?
: Rotate the view around the screen center.
Mastering Deswik keyboard shortcuts allows you to draw faster, edit more accurately, and navigate 3D space with ease. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of essential Deswik shortcuts to streamline your workflow and turn you into a power user. Why Use Deswik Keyboard Shortcuts?