Solid works-All Keyboard Shortcuts for Easy Modelling

Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that provide quick access to various commands and functions in software. In the context of software like SOLIDWORKS or general computing, they are highly beneficial for improving efficiency, precision, and workflow.

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General Shortcuts

ActionShortcut
New FileCtrl + N
Open FileCtrl + O
Save FileCtrl + S
PrintCtrl + P
UndoCtrl + Z
RedoCtrl + Y
RebuildCtrl + B
Force RebuildCtrl + Q
ExitAlt + F4
Select AllCtrl + A

Sketching Shortcuts

ActionShortcut
LineL
CircleC
RectangleR
Center RectangleCtrl + R
SplineS
Trim EntitiesT
Extend EntitiesShift + E
FilletF
MirrorCtrl + M
DimensionSmart Dimension (D)

Part Modeling Shortcuts

ActionShortcut
Extruded Boss/BaseE
Extruded CutShift + E
Revolved Boss/BaseR
SweepShift + S
LoftShift + L
FilletF
ChamferCtrl + F
Hole WizardCtrl + H
ShellShift + S
DraftCtrl + D

View and Display Shortcuts

ActionShortcut
Zoom In/OutMouse Wheel
Rotate ViewMiddle Mouse Button + Drag
Pan ViewCtrl + Middle Mouse Button
Normal ToCtrl + 8
Isometric ViewCtrl + 7
Previous ViewCtrl + Shift + Z
Wireframe DisplayCtrl + Shift + W
Hidden Lines VisibleCtrl + Shift + H
Shaded with EdgesCtrl + Shift + E

Assembly Shortcuts

ActionShortcut
Insert ComponentCtrl + I
MateM
Move ComponentCtrl + Arrow Keys
Rotate ComponentAlt + Arrow Keys
Exploded ViewShift + E

Drawing Shortcuts

ActionShortcut
Insert Model ViewCtrl + I
Add DimensionD
Add NoteCtrl + Shift + N
Edit SheetShift + E
Edit Sheet FormatCtrl + Shift + E

Customizable Shortcuts

SOLIDWORKS allows you to customize shortcuts for commonly used commands. To do this:

  • Go to Tools > Customize > Keyboard Tab.
  • Search for the command you want.
  • Assign your preferred shortcut.

Quick Access Toolbar

You can press S to open the shortcut bar, a customizable toolbar that provides access to commonly used commands, available contextually in Part, Assembly, and Drawing environments.

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