Print this table and tape it to your monitor:
| Category | Shortcut | Action | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | File | Ctrl+S | Save | | File | Ctrl+I | Import | | View | Ctrl+1 | Zoom All | | View | F3 | Plan View | | Select | Ctrl+F | Filter Select | | Select | Ctrl+H | Hide Selected | | Draw | F8 | Ortho Lock | | Draw | Spacebar | Repeat Last Command | | Edit | Q | Query Object | | Layers | Ctrl+L | Layer Manager | | Solids | Ctrl+M | Solid Properties | | General | Esc | Cancel |
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This is where Deswik keyboard shortcuts outshine the mouse. When drawing new designs (roads, pits, voids), use these modifiers: deswik keyboard shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | During Command | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | F8 | Ortho Mode (Lock Axis) | Forces lines to be perfectly horizontal or vertical. | | F9 | Snap Mode (Grid Snap) | Snaps cursor to defined grid increments. | | F10 | Polar Tracking | Snaps to specific angles (45°, 90°, etc.). | | F11 | Object Snap (Osnap) | Automatically finds endpoints, midpoints, centers. | | Tab | Dynamic Input | Type exact coordinates or distances while drawing. | | Spacebar | Repeat Last Command | The ultimate speed hack. Hit Space to re-do your last edit. |
Expert Move: 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.
When designing ramps or pit floors, snapping ensures strings connect perfectly. Print this table and tape it to your
| Shortcut | Action | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | F11 | Toggle Object Snap (OSNAP) | Turns snapping on/off globally. | | F12 | Toggle Grid Snap | Snaps cursor to grid intersections. | | Tab | Cycle Snap Points | While hovering, press Tab to toggle between Endpoint, Midpoint, Center. |
Most users ignore the command line at the bottom of the screen. Don't be that user. Instead of clicking menus, type these Deswik keyboard shortcuts as text commands:
| Type This: | What it does: |
| :--- | :--- |
| L + Enter | Draw Line (same as Line tool) |
| C + Enter | Draw Circle |
| AR + Enter | Array (Pattern of solids/strings) |
| TR + Enter | Trim (Cut lines at intersections) |
| EX + Enter | Extend (Lengthen lines to a boundary) |
| O + Enter | Offset (Create parallel line at distance) |
| MI + Enter | Mirror (Flip design across axis) | Related search suggestions will be prepared
Workflow Trick: Type OP + Enter to open the Deswik Options menu, where you can change default colors and precision settings.
| Shortcut | Action | | :--- | :--- | | Ctrl + N | New Document | | Ctrl + O | Open Document | | Ctrl + S | Save | | Ctrl + Shift + S | Save As | | Ctrl + Z | Undo | | Ctrl + Y | Redo | | Ctrl + C | Copy | | Ctrl + V | Paste | | Ctrl + X | Cut | | Del | Delete Selected | | Escape | Cancel current command / Deselect all |
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: mastering the keyboard.
Deswik, renowned for its powerful suite of tools (Deswik.CAD, Deswik.Sched, Deswik.MD, Deswik.UG), is a mouse-heavy interface by default. However, hidden beneath the dropdown menus is a layer of efficiency that can cut your design time by over 30%. This article serves as your definitive encyclopedia of Deswik keyboard shortcuts.
We will cover everything from basic navigation to advanced custom macros, industry-specific bindings for underground mining, and how to create your own shortcuts using the .key file system.