: Hide selected entities instantly from the current view layer.
| 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. |
Hold and drag to rotate your view; scroll to zoom. Shift + Middle Mouse: Pan across your current view. C: Centers the view on a specific point or selected object. General Design & Drafting
If the default shortcuts do not match your workflow, customize them. Navigate to to map any command to your preferred key combination. Utilize Mouse Modifiers
: Toggle the display of the critical path on the Gantt chart view. Pro-Tip: Customizing Your Keyboard Shortcuts
Managing your workspace efficiently allows you to toggle data visibility and refresh your screen instantly.
: Trigger the move command to relocate selected strings or solids. 3. Advanced Entity Selection & Layer Management
Press your desired key combination (e.g., Ctrl + Shift + D for a custom draft tool).
Knowing the shortcuts is only half the battle. Implement these strategies to truly maximize your speed: Customize Your Key Bindings
While drawing a line, type @100<45 to draw a line 100 units long at a 45-degree angle. This works because Deswik inherits AutoCAD syntax.
In the world of mining engineering and geological modelling, speed is survival. Whether you are designing stopes in Deswik.CAD, building solids in Deswik.SMD, or managing data in Deswik.DH (Data Handler), every second counts. The difference between an average engineer and a power user often comes down to one thing: .
Deswik Keyboard Shortcuts [top] -
: Hide selected entities instantly from the current view layer.
| 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. |
Hold and drag to rotate your view; scroll to zoom. Shift + Middle Mouse: Pan across your current view. C: Centers the view on a specific point or selected object. General Design & Drafting deswik keyboard shortcuts
If the default shortcuts do not match your workflow, customize them. Navigate to to map any command to your preferred key combination. Utilize Mouse Modifiers
: Toggle the display of the critical path on the Gantt chart view. Pro-Tip: Customizing Your Keyboard Shortcuts : Hide selected entities instantly from the current
Managing your workspace efficiently allows you to toggle data visibility and refresh your screen instantly.
: Trigger the move command to relocate selected strings or solids. 3. Advanced Entity Selection & Layer Management | | Ctrl + S | Save | Saves the current project
Press your desired key combination (e.g., Ctrl + Shift + D for a custom draft tool).
Knowing the shortcuts is only half the battle. Implement these strategies to truly maximize your speed: Customize Your Key Bindings
While drawing a line, type @100<45 to draw a line 100 units long at a 45-degree angle. This works because Deswik inherits AutoCAD syntax.
In the world of mining engineering and geological modelling, speed is survival. Whether you are designing stopes in Deswik.CAD, building solids in Deswik.SMD, or managing data in Deswik.DH (Data Handler), every second counts. The difference between an average engineer and a power user often comes down to one thing: .
