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 |