Deswik Keyboard Shortcuts Page
: Snap specifically to the end point of a line or segment.
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When designing ramps or pit floors, snapping ensures strings connect perfectly.
: For repetitive tasks like drawing polylines or snapping to orbit, consider mapping your most-used commands to macro buttons on a gaming-style mouse. Shortcut for Shortcuts : Some users map a shortcut (like ) to open the Tools | Shortcuts
: Rotate the view dynamically around a central axis. deswik keyboard shortcuts
: Hide selected entities instantly from the current view layer.
Customization UI
Here are some of the most commonly used Deswik keyboard shortcuts:
Type OP + Enter to open the Deswik Options menu, where you can change default colors and precision settings. : Snap specifically to the end point of a line or segment
Once you master the defaults, dive into the .key file and build a personalized environment that matches your specific mining workflow—whether you're designing a block caving layout or modeling a narrow vein gold deposit.
: Close open holes or boundaries within a wireframe surface.
: Snap to the nearest point on a line or surface.
Set custom two- or three-character shortcuts to keep them fast but avoid conflicts with "live listening" (where single-letter keys trigger instantly) . Recommended Customizations: -B : Break polyline at point . -C : Connect polylines automatically . -D : Draw polyline . PL : Draw polyline (customized from default "NS") . ISO : Isolate . HID : Hide . Pro Tips for Efficiency Shortcut for Shortcuts : Some users map a
path to display common tools if you prefer visual icons over keyboard commands. CAD commands to help you decide which ones to map first?
Here’s a solid, ready-to-post guide on — tailored for engineers and mine planners who want to speed up their workflow.
| Shortcut | Command | Function Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Ctrl + N | New File | Creates a new blank Deswik project. | | Ctrl + O | Open | Opens an existing .dwg , .dm , or Deswik project file. | | Ctrl + S | Save | Saves the current project. Note: Deswik auto-save is configurable but manual save is recommended. | | Ctrl + P | Plot/Print | Opens the print and layout configuration dialog. | | Ctrl + Z | Undo | Reverses the last action (supports multi-level undo). | | Ctrl + Y | Redo | Reapplies the last undone action. | | Ctrl + X / C / V | Cut/Copy/Paste | Standard clipboard operations for selected objects. | | Delete | Erase | Removes selected entities. | | F1 | Help | Opens Deswik online documentation (context-sensitive in some dialogs). | | F2 | Text Screen | Expands the command history window (useful for debugging scripts). | | F3 | Object Snap Toggle | Turns Object Snap (OSNAP) on/off globally. | | F8 | Ortho Mode Toggle | Locks cursor to horizontal/vertical movement relative to current UCS. | | F9 | Snap Mode Toggle | Toggles grid snapping. | | SPACEBAR | Repeat Last Command | Executes the previous command without re-entering parameters. |
Deswik handles strings (wireframes), solids (bench shapes), and points. These shortcuts speed up manipulation.