You can even create your own Sketchup keyboard shortcuts for the tools you use. You can even use the same steps to edit current shortcuts if you would like to select a different symbol that is easier for you to use or remember. Below I have tried to help you with some of the built-in keyboard shortcuts. You can now quickly access the section plane tool with the press of a button! No more clicking a bunch of buttons to get to one tool.įollow these steps and you can create custom Sketchup shortcuts for any tool, or you can use it to customize your work flow needs. Press “/” (or whatever symbol you assigned) and the section plane tool should automatically appear. This is a quick way to see the assigned symbol in case you ever need a quick reminder of what you selected. If you hover over tools>section plane, you will see the symbol you assigned next to it. Click “ok” to close the system preferences window and test out your new shortcut. When you successfully assign a symbol, you will notice the letter or symbol you chose now appears in the “assigned” box. If you would, select “yes.” If you would like to select a different symbol, select “no” and try a different one. If a letter or symbol is already being used, a window will pop up asking if you would like to reassign the symbol. When you have chosen a symbol, click “+” to assign it.
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Read also : 2 Effective Ways to Install SketchUp Plugins and ExtensionsĬlick +. Try to think of a symbol that corresponds with the tool so it is easy to remember. In the “add shortcut” box, type in a letter or symbol you would like to use for the shortcut. Select “tools/section plane” from the list of fuctions. To the right, there will be a list of functions to choose from. Click on window>preferences and then select “shortcuts” from the system preferences window. Lucky for you there’s a quick and easy way to create your own Sketchup shortcuts for the tools you use most often! Follow these simple steps below and you’ll be flying through your projects in no time: Create the Shortcut SketchUp Do you ever find yourself using the same tool over and over again, asking yourself why there isn’t a Sketchup shortcut for it? It can really become a pain when you want to use a tool quickly and you have to click the same three buttons over and over and over….