If you need to open the Tool Pallets pallet, Properties Pallet, Design Center, Sheet Set Manager, or one of several pallets in AutoCAD, here is a guide to use. Simply Press the Control Key (ctrl) + (a number key) to open or close specific pallets. It helps to spend less time looking for the button, ribbon panel, or menu when your most frequently used pallets are but 2 keystrokes away.
ctrl + 1 = Properties Pallet
ctrl + 2 = Design Center
ctrl + 3 = Tool Pallet
ctrl + 4 = Sheet Set Manager
ctrl + 5 = empty (perhaps you can find a use for it)
ctrl + 6 = db Connection Manager
ctrl + 7 = Mark Up Set Manager
ctrl + 8 = Quick Calculator (2008 and up only)
ctrl + 9 = Command Line
ctrl + 0 = Clean Screen
Happy CADDing.
Why the hell didn't they make the xref manager apply under the same set of ctrl commands? SO damn inconvenient. You also can't hit xr or escape to exit. I could tell Autocad 1000 ways to improve in one sitting hour of work. They keep sacrificing certain things for new features that are stupid and worthless.
ReplyDeleteI understand your frustration. You can always program a keystroke for the xref manager. Also, what specifically has been sacrificed? I'd like to know what your concerns are.
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