The default Deswik shortcuts often use multi-key strings that some users find slow. Fortunately, Deswik is highly flexible. To customise your experience: Navigate to .
: Dynamic rotation around a specific pivot point. T : Switch to the Top (Plan) view. B : Switch to the Bottom view. F : Switch to the Front view. R : Switch to the Right view. L : Switch to the Left view. 3. Essential CAD and Design Shortcuts deswik keyboard shortcuts
Maximizing your productivity in Deswik goes beyond memorizing default keys. Customize Your Hotkeys The default Deswik shortcuts often use multi-key strings
These are the shortcuts that separate the novice from the expert. They involve holding modifier keys while pressing another key. : Dynamic rotation around a specific pivot point
Using these shortcuts daily will build muscle memory, reduce click rates, and make your engineering workflows significantly more fluid. To help customize your setup, tell me: Which do you use most? (CAD, Sched, IS, etc.) What specific design task takes up most of your time?
| Shortcut | Action | | :--- | :--- | | | Create New String / Polyline | | E | Edit Vertices (Edit Nodes) | | B | Break String (at selected point) | | J | Join Strings | | M | Move Selected Objects | | R | Rotate Selected Objects | | S | Stretch (usually requires vertices selected) | | X | Explode (Break complex object into parts) | | O | Offset String | | H | Hatch / Fill |
Contextual Shortcuts