Skip to content

Keyboard Commands

In the main window (see CadnaB Main Window) of CadnaB, the following commands can be triggered with the help of the keyboard:

Shortcut keys Command
ALT + 3 Show 3D view
CTRL + A Select all (e.g. in object tables)
CTRL + H Edit storeys
CTRL + L Create text label for selected objects
CTRL + M Open construction browser
CTRL + N New project
CTRL + O Open project
CTRL + R Calculate project
CTRL + S Save project
CTRL + SHIFT + S Save project as
CTRL + T Open selected objects in object table
CTRL + W Close CadnaB
CTRL + D Room/habitation Assignment
CTRL + UP/DOWN Change storey
CTRL + SHIFT + R Open configuration of calculations
CTRL + ALT + R Calculate CadnaR projects
DEL delete selection (if possible)
F1 Open help topic for current dialog / functionality
F2 Rename selection
CTRL + C, CTRL + V Copy / paste, depending on the currently selected mode (see Edit & Display Modes). This currently works only to a limited extent (e.g. when the "Constructions" mode is selected, see „Constructions“ Mode)
Enter Edit currently selected object (same as double click)
ESC Closes the currently opened dialog

Keyboard commands in "Project" mode

The following keyboard commands are only available in "Project" mode and switch the selection in the toolbar:

Shortcut keys Command
CTRL + E or CTRL + 1 Selection
CTRL + 2 Move limits
CTRL + 3 Enter wall
CTRL + Shift + 3 Enter wall polygon
CTRL + 4 Enter a joint
CTRL + 5 Enter bitmap
CTRL + 6 Enter door/ window
CTRL + 7 Enter label