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Keyboard Shortcuts in the Online Editor
Keyboard shortcuts in the online editor are especially useful when you want to do more than simply import an existing DXF or SVG file. They help you complete editing tasks faster and make it easier to design the entire shape for laser cutting directly in the online editor.
Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
This reference covers the essential editing operations, view controls, object movement and quick access to drawing tools used in everyday work.
General
- Ctrl+Z Undo
- Ctrl+Y / Ctrl+Shift+Z Redo
- Ctrl+A Select all
- Delete / Backspace Delete selection
- Escape Switch to the selection tool
Editing
- Ctrl+C Copy
- Ctrl+V Paste
- Ctrl+D Duplicate
- Ctrl+G Group
- Ctrl+U Ungroup
View and zoom
- + / = Zoom in
- - Zoom out
- Ctrl+0 Fit design to view
- Scroll wheel Zoom at cursor
- Middle mouse button + drag Pan
- Spacebar + drag Pan
- Pinch gesture (touch) Zoom and pan
Move with arrow keys
- Arrow key Move by 1 mm
- Ctrl+Arrow key Move by 0.1 mm
- Shift+Arrow key Move by 10 mm
Tools
- V Selection tool
- N Node editing
- C Circle
- T Rectangle
- R Radius / corner rounding
- X Trim
File
- Ctrl+N New design
- Ctrl+O Open
- Ctrl+S Save
- Ctrl+Shift+S Save as
When Should You Use Keyboard Shortcuts?
For precise positioning
Moving objects with the arrow keys makes it easy to position a hole, label or cut-out precisely without having to make fine adjustments with the mouse.
For repeated elements
Copy, paste and duplicate are especially useful when you need to place several identical holes, shapes or engraved elements in a design.
For larger designs
Quick zooming and panning are particularly useful when working on a larger design and switching between the full design and smaller details. Click the “Full Screen” icon in the top toolbar to expand the editor workspace.
Tip: One of the fastest ways to work on a desktop computer is to use keyboard shortcuts with your left hand while controlling the mouse with your right.