Has any one got a good list of hot keys in a easy format Scott
Asking for a "good set of hot keys" is like asking someone to tell you what color to pick as your favorite. In the end, you have to develop your own based on the commands you most commonly use, and how you like to use autocad. I would first make a list of your most commonly used commands. Then set your own hot keys for those with "single key assignments". Then, take your next set commands (your secondarily most used) and assign them hot keys that make sense to you. The only other piece of advice that I would give about developing your own set of hot keys is this. You have to type to use hot keys. The faster you can type the faster you can invoke the command. Simply logic tells you that the closer the keys used to invoke the command, the quicker you can hit them. With respect to that, I have a lot of "double key" hot keys. For me, "C" = copy, and "CC" = circle. I see no logic in assigning "CO" for copy and/or "C" for circle. I use "PP" for pedit, "M" = move, and "MM" = mirror. so on and so forth. That "scheme" makes it very easy for me to quickly invoke commands. Feel free to comment and/or add to my method if you like. I'm always up for ways to improve my efficiency. -trey-
Another one i like is 0 (the number) for offset, then you can use the number keyboard to invoke the command and set the offset quite quickly. I also use the c-copy, cc-circle as well as ww-properties. I try to keep the keys over to the left hand side ot the keyboard,so i don't have to move the palm of my hand. means you shouldn't have to look down to see what you are pressing. Bigjobs -- My advice: When asking questions about CAD standards replace the words "CAD standards" with "underpants". If the question is then ridiculous, then the question is ridiculous. Michael Bulatovich - alt.cad.autocad
