Keyboard Shortcuts
List of keyboard shortcuts available in SimSolid.
File Management
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Control + I | Import CAD file |
| Control + O | Open project |
| Control + S | Save project |
| Control + W | Close project |
| Control + Q | Quit SimSolid |
Display
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| H | Hide selected parts |
| I | Isolate selected parts |
| S | Suppress selected parts |
| D | Delete selected parts |
| A | Show all parts |
| U | Suppress unselected parts |
| B | Create new bookmark |
| R | Reverse displayed parts |
| Control + F1 | Show/hide Hints & tips |
| F1 | Show/hide Help panel |
| F2 | Show/hide Project tree panel |
| F3 | Show/hide Bookmark browser panel |
| F4 | Show/hide project comments |
View
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| F | Fit view |
| Shift + Drag | Box zoom |
| Shift + 1 | Front view |
| Shift + 2 | Back view |
| Shift + 3 | Left view |
| Shift + 4 | Right view |
| Shift + 5 | Top view |
| Shift + 6 | Bottom view |
| Shift + 7 | Isometric view |
The following views also include Inspire key
mappings:
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Control + F7 | Front view |
| Control + Shift + F7 | Back view |
| Control + Shift + F8 | Left view |
| Control + F8 | Right view |
| Control + F6 | Top view |
| Control + Shift + F6 | Bottom view |
| Control + F9 | Isometric view |
Selection
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Control | Multi-select and toggle select |
| Control + Drag |
|
Clip Plane
Note: Activate the clip plane by pressing the 
(Clip assembly with a plane) icon.
(Clip assembly with a plane) icon.| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Control + pick face | Orient the clip plane to the part face |
| Control + Left mouse button | Rotate the clip plane |
| Shift + Mouse wheel | Move the clip plane up/down - slower |
| Control + Mouse wheel | Move the clip plane up/down - faster |