Questions

How do I set vectorworks shortcuts?

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How do I set vectorworks shortcuts?

To modify special shortcuts:

  1. Access the Workspace Editor dialog box as described in Customizing Workspaces.
  2. Click the Keys tab to display the keyboard shortcuts for the workspace currently in use, and modify the assigned shortcut keys.

How to change vectorworks commands?

Click the New Menu command from the Commands list and drag it to the desired position in the Menus list. Click to highlight the new item, and then click again to edit it; enter the name of the new menu item.

What is the most important palette in Vectorworks?

Object Info Palette (OIP)
Object Info Palette (OIP) Most important palette in Vectorworks. Look here first to edit or modify objects.

How do you get the snapping palette in Vectorworks?

To set up and activate snapping categories: If the Snapping palette is not open, select Window > Palettes > Snapping. The Snapping palette opens. The last tool on the palette is different depending on whether a 2D or 3D tool is currently active.

How do I add tools to Vectorworks?

To add, modify, or delete a tool palette or a tool set:

  1. Access the Workspace Editor dialog box as described in Customizing Workspaces.
  2. Click the Tools tab.
  3. If desired, assign or change the combination of keys to use as a shortcut to access a tool.
  4. If necessary, modify or delete a keyboard shortcut.

How do you move around in Vectorworks?

Objects can be moved in several ways. Use the Move command (operates in the screen plane) or Move 3D command to move an object an exact distance. Use the Move by Points tool to move, duplicate, and distribute objects by clicking. Use the selection tools to select and drag objects to a new location.

How do you pan around in Vectorworks?

To pan around the drawing:

  1. Click the Pan tool from the Basic palette.
  2. Move the hand into the drawing window.
  3. Click and hold down the mouse button, and drag the drawing around the screen.
  4. When the drawing shows the desired area, release the mouse button.

What is snapping in Vectorworks?

Different drawing tasks may require a variety of snapping combinations. A snapping category is enabled by clicking the desired tool from the Snapping palette. Each tool toggles to turn the snapping category on or off. Snapping categories can be used individually or combined for precise drawing and snapping.

What is a snapping tool?

Definition of snapping tool : a stamp for forcing a metal plate into a die to make an impression.

How do I find tools in Vectorworks?

Click the Tools tab. The left side of the dialog box displays all available tools, grouped by category. The right side of the dialog box displays the tool palettes, the tool sets, and the tools that are currently assigned to the workspace.

How do you nudge in Vectorworks?

Ctrl + Shift will nudge by your snap grid setting.

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