Deswik Keyboard Shortcuts -

Most Deswik modules use a hybrid of AutoCAD and standard 3D conventions.

| Shortcut | Action | Pro Tip | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | F2 | Zoom Extents (All) | Brings everything back into view. Essential after "losing" your model. | | Ctrl + Middle Mouse | Dynamic Zoom | Hold Ctrl, hold the scroll wheel, drag up/down. | | Shift + Middle Mouse | Pan | Hold Shift, hold scroll wheel, drag. | | Ctrl + Shift + Middle Mouse | 3D Orbit (Rotate) | The classic "tumble" to view from all angles. | | F3 | Toggle Ortho Mode | Locks cursor to horizontal/vertical axes (Crucial for stope design). | | F8 | Toggle Grid Snap | Snaps cursor to grid points. Useful for rough layouts, annoying for fine work. | deswik keyboard shortcuts

Deswik’s architecture is distinct; it combines solid modeling, string editing, and block model manipulation in a single environment. The default interface relies heavily on a ribbon toolbar and side panels. However, relying solely on point-and-click navigation fragments the user's attention between the design area and the interface. Most Deswik modules use a hybrid of AutoCAD

Keyboard shortcuts bridge this gap. For a mine designer, reducing hand movement from keyboard to mouse by 2 seconds per command can save over an hour per week. More critically, shortcuts facilitate predictive command entry, where a user initiates an action (e.g., SPACE for repeat last command) without visual searching, thereby preserving cognitive focus on the 3D spatial problem. | | Ctrl + Middle Mouse | Dynamic

Create command aliases in your Deswik profile.
Example: type se for Solid → Extract.

Go to:
File → Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts
…and customize what works for your common tasks.

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Most Deswik modules use a hybrid of AutoCAD and standard 3D conventions.

| Shortcut | Action | Pro Tip | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | F2 | Zoom Extents (All) | Brings everything back into view. Essential after "losing" your model. | | Ctrl + Middle Mouse | Dynamic Zoom | Hold Ctrl, hold the scroll wheel, drag up/down. | | Shift + Middle Mouse | Pan | Hold Shift, hold scroll wheel, drag. | | Ctrl + Shift + Middle Mouse | 3D Orbit (Rotate) | The classic "tumble" to view from all angles. | | F3 | Toggle Ortho Mode | Locks cursor to horizontal/vertical axes (Crucial for stope design). | | F8 | Toggle Grid Snap | Snaps cursor to grid points. Useful for rough layouts, annoying for fine work. |

Deswik’s architecture is distinct; it combines solid modeling, string editing, and block model manipulation in a single environment. The default interface relies heavily on a ribbon toolbar and side panels. However, relying solely on point-and-click navigation fragments the user's attention between the design area and the interface.

Keyboard shortcuts bridge this gap. For a mine designer, reducing hand movement from keyboard to mouse by 2 seconds per command can save over an hour per week. More critically, shortcuts facilitate predictive command entry, where a user initiates an action (e.g., SPACE for repeat last command) without visual searching, thereby preserving cognitive focus on the 3D spatial problem.

Create command aliases in your Deswik profile.
Example: type se for Solid → Extract.

Go to:
File → Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts
…and customize what works for your common tasks.

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