These are commonly used for basic interface management and view control:

: Trigger the move command to relocate selected strings or solids. 3. Advanced Entity Selection & Layer Management

In the world of mining engineering, your keyboard is your most powerful tool. Using shortcuts in Deswik.CAD

: Set a plane to slice or section the model along the X-axis.

for 3D navigation), never breaking their visual focus on the screen. The Planner’s Essential Shortcut Toolkit

: Open the Gantt chart view configuration menu directly.

Deswik allows you to customize keyboard shortcuts to suit your preferences. To do this, go to > Options > Keyboard Shortcuts . From here, you can create, edit, or delete custom shortcuts.

Beyond navigation, several general-purpose hotkeys work across the software to speed up common tasks. These are your go-to commands for quick operations.

One of the biggest myths in Deswik? That you need a mouse for everything. Truth is, the right keyboard shortcuts can cut your design time by .

Navigating three-dimensional mining models requires constant panning, zooming, and rotating. Instead of clicking the view toolbar, use these essential navigation hotkeys. : Refresh or redraw the current active view. F3 : Zoom to the total extents of all visible data. F4 : Zoom to the extents of the currently selected entities.

: Rename the selected layer or attribute field in the workspace tree. 5. Layer and Visibility Control

Efficiency is the backbone of modern mine planning. When managing complex 3D geological models, design strings, and scheduling tasks, every click counts. Relying solely on your mouse can slow down your workflow and cause physical fatigue.

: High-end gaming keyboards allow you to map multi-step macros (like Select All > Change Layer > Hide ) to a single dedicated key. The Bottom Line

To increase efficiency, you can define your own shortcuts, often modeled on other CAD software (like AutoCAD) for familiarity : Open the Tools | Shortcuts dialog .

: Go to a specific date or task ID in the Gantt chart.

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