Start a function by typing a command in the Dynamic Command Line. The Dynamic Command Line is activated by pressing the key-combination of Ctrl+Enter. You can either press Tab then type in a predefined command or press Shift then indicate a 2D item in the graphical window to activate its corresponding creation function. If Shift is pressed when a 2D item is indicated then the corresponding modification function of the indicated item will be started instead of the creation function.
Each application has its own list of command keys. The table below shows a part of the default command keys in 3D-Contek application.
|
Key |
Function in 3D-Contek |
|---|---|
|
ARC |
Draw > Arcs > 3 Points |
|
CHAM |
Modify > Lines > Chamfer |
|
CIR |
Draw > Circles > Centre, Radius |
|
ELL |
Draw > Ellipse > Centre, Axes |
|
EXP |
Edit > Manipulate > Expand |
|
EXT |
Modify > Extend |
|
FIL |
Modify > Fillet |
|
HAT |
Draw > Hatches |
|
JOI |
Edit -> Manipulate -> Join |
|
LIN |
Draw -> Lines -> Line Segments |
|
MCIR |
Modify -> Arc/Circle -> Change Radius |
|
MEAS |
Information > Measure Distance |
To modify these commands or define a new command key, use the function Tools > Settings > User Interface > Keyboard Shortcuts, then select the Command Keys tab.
Note: The command key TEL displays a list of available commands in the Message Window. A key may be one character, one digit or a combination of characters and / or digits. The maximum length of a valid key is 20.