Keyboard Shortcuts

The term Shortcut key refers to specific key combinations which are used to accomplish an action which otherwise would be accomplished by moving a MOUSE and /or selecting from a Menu. Shortcut keys are often key combinations consisting of the letter key pressed along with the Alt or Ctrl key.

Instead of using the menus or the buttons on the Tool-bar (Main Window Overview), most XTrackCAD commands may be invoked through use of Shortcut keys.

• The RETURN key has the same effect as pressing the OK button on the current dialog.
• The ESCAPE key cancels the current command. All selected tracks are unselected. The Properties (Properties) or Select (Select) command becomes the current command.
• The F1 key opens the Help page for the currently selected command. Shift+F1 opens the Contents Help Page.
• The PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys will zoom out or zoom in.
• The ARROWS key will pan the canvas right, left, up and down.
• The DELETE or the BackSpace key invokes the Delete (Delete) command.

Several Shortcut key commands are used in conjunction with the mouse. These commands are listed in Mouse Actions.

• Add Commands
• Change Commands
• Draw Commands
• Edit Commands
• File Commands
• Hot Bar
• Macro Commands
• Main Drawing Canvas
• Manage Commands
• Option Commands
• View Commands