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  1. #1
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    Post Dynamic Keys

    Guys,
    I received this e-mail from Bob Francis of OneCnc about dynamic keys:


    Hello Ward



    You wouldn’t believe how different Windows XP to other versions of Windows. We as programmers certainly do our XP version is of
    course optimized for the Windows XP. There are a large number of differences in some of the messaging in the various Windows versions
    and we are working to make sure it all happens. Unfortunately some features only happen in Windows XP because their other versions do
    not have the same ability. Compounding this is the fact that we have basically pioneered the interactive dynamic ability in CAD CAM to
    the extent that you can even use these functions while inside a function. This is even so while using tool path preview you can have the
    tool path being processed while dynamically viewing. In doing this we naturally found numerous problems between the versions. As they
    are reported we will address them however we know in some cases that the ability may have to be turned off in some of the older version
    Windows. We would prefer all users use Windows XP as there are many advantages however we also realize that we have a commitment
    to do what ever we can in the older versions.



    This is our default accelerator keys which are based on Windows XP you will see that some of the keys are meant to rotate 90 deg such
    as shift + arrow keys for example. We also recommend users use the Microsoft wheel mouse as we support the dynamics of the wheel
    also



    Keyboard Keys Effect

    Ctrl + R or F5: Redraw

    Ctrl + Tab: Cycle between open drawings

    Arrow Keys: Rotate model horizontal vertical

    Arrow Keys + Shift: 90 Deg steps rotate right, left, up, down

    Ctrl + Arrow Keys: Pan

    Space Bar: Preset Views

    F: Zoom to fit.

    Z + Shift: Zoom in

    Z: Zoom out

    Delete: Delete selected entities

    W: Window select

    L: Jump to line select mode

    P: Jump to point select mode

    A: Jump to arc select mode

    Ctrl + N: New file

    Ctrl + O: Open file

    Ctrl + S: Save file

    Ctrl + P: Print file

    Ctrl + Z: Undo

    Ctrl + Y: Redo

    Ctrl + X: Cut

    Ctrl + C: Copy

    Ctrl + V: Paste

    Ctrl + 1: Front View

    Ctrl + 2: Back View

    Ctrl + 3: Left View

    Ctrl + 4: Right View

    Ctrl + 5: Top View

    Ctrl + 6: Bottom View

    Ctrl + 7: Isometric View

    Ctrl + 8: Default View


    Mouse Actions

    Left Button: Enter / Select
    Right Button: Escape / End Function
    Mouse Wheel: Zoom
    Middle Button + Ctrl + Drag: Pan
    Middle Button + Drag: Rotate
    Middle Button + Shift + Drag: Zoom




    This default set of keys are an internationally recognized set that seems to becoming the default standard by high end CAD modelers.
    Solidworks use this same and we have added a few of our own as well as the Microsoft set. This greatly assists users by having
    common so that users who use both software find it very easy to use.

    Problems can also be compounded if the user does not have the correct and latest driver for their graphics card. We always suggest that
    users download and install the latest drivers for their graphics card as in certain cases has resolved problems.

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we will continue to address the functions in these older versions.

    I hope this helps and you can pass on this list if you wish.



    Regards

    Bob Francis
    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  2. #2
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    Yes, I've added (bound) a few of my own that I use a lot:

    F7 = surface function menu
    F8 = Solids function menu
    F9 = Solids operations menu
    F10 = Do not modify or rebind this key, its a window's special
    F11 = verify 1
    F12 = verify 2
    N = line join because that is what the line join icon looks like.
    H = draw parallel lines, because an H has two parallel lines
    CTRL +D = tape measure (I think " get control of this Data")
    CTRL+ALT+M = move (I think: Control Alternative Movement)
    CTRL+ALT+L = draw rectangle (because L reminds me of a carpenter's square, Control Alternative Square)
    Keypad- = zoom out (common "scope" key in military sims)
    Keypad+ = zoom in
    S = select chain because hmm, I don't know what "S" and "Select" have in common. The curve of the S reminds me of a chain.
    X = point at intersection (X marks the spot, right?)
    Shift+X = point at arc center
    B= Break
    E = point at End of entity
    T = Trim 1
    ALT + T = Trim 2 (maybe, I'm going from memory here)
    V = Viewall

    Hint: using "ALT" + key is not too good to bind, because the Alt key plus certain letters, triggers some of the menus to open, which is also standard windows practice.
    First you get good, then you get fast. Then grouchiness sets in.

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

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