Shortcut Keys

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It would be great to have some of the well known shortcut keys integrated into the system.For example: CTRL+F to find something in the library, CTRL+H for Replace, CTRL+C / CTRL+V to copy/paste objects on the footprint or rows/columns in the library as in Excel, CTRL+D for fill down (especially for Manufacturer column if you are making several parts for the same Manufacturer), CTRL+S for Save, Delete key when highlighting library content or objects on the footprint.

I realize this all can be done by converting the fpx file to Excel, but that is tedious and takes more time.

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ctreadway Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Active User Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Location: Crossville, TN Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote ctreadway Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Shortcut Keys Posted: 12 Jul 2012 at 10:09am
	It would be great to have some of the well known shortcut keys integrated into the system. For example: CTRL+F to find something in the library, CTRL+H for Replace, CTRL+C / CTRL+V to copy/paste objects on the footprint or rows/columns in the library as in Excel, CTRL+D for fill down (especially for Manufacturer column if you are making several parts for the same Manufacturer), CTRL+S for Save, Delete key when highlighting library content or objects on the footprint. I realize this all can be done by converting the fpx file to Excel, but that is tedious and takes more time.



jameshead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Expert User Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Status: Offline Points: 576	Post Options Post Reply Quote jameshead Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jul 2012 at 3:00pm
	Seconded. In particular a few like CTRL+S would be very useful to me as I use Logitech performance MX 11-button mice with the setpoint software that I set up keyboard short-cuts for. One of my favourites is CTRL+S for the first thumb button for a quick save in Pulsonix.

Mattylad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Advanced User Joined: 02 Jun 2012 Location: Lancashire UK Status: Offline Points: 152	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mattylad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jul 2012 at 12:08pm
	Or make it so it is configurable. Have a list of commands that are available and allow the shortcut keys for them to be pressed/defined and saved. :)

ctreadway Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Active User Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Location: Crossville, TN Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote ctreadway Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jul 2012 at 12:23pm
	Great idea, Mattylad.

Tom H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 05 Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Status: Offline Points: 5719	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tom H Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jul 2013 at 12:34pm
	Our programmers are asking for a list of applicable keyboard shortcut that the users want and need to make the "PCB Library Expert" and "Footprint Designer" a better more efficient tool. Please post all of your Keyboard Shortcut requests here. Thanks!
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