F keys
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 1:03 pm
by kitch
I have just come over from autocad so am experiencing a bit of a learning curve adapting to the new software. Two questions, one, is there anyway to assign commands to the F keys. I am so used to F8 to goggle one and off ortho. Secnd question, is there any way to get the dialog box autocad uses for the DDATTE command. I am so used to just being able to type on the line, hit enter for the curser to move automatically to the next line and so forth. Many more steps involved with intellicads version. You have to clilck on the line, then move the cursor down to the box on the bottom type in, then go on to the next box and so on. Thanks in advance
Re: F keys
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2022 8:01 pm
by Danielm103
I use a program called autohotkey,
https://www.autohotkey.com/
it's amazing for assigning keys to commands, creating macros etc.
~dan.
Re: F keys
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:19 am
by sln8458
Hi Kitch,
Yes you can change the Function key shortcuts:
Right click on any toolbar and select 'customize'
This will open the customization dialog.
Under Current Customization expand Icad (select the + symbol). then expand Keyboard shortcuts.
If you now select F8, a long way down, it should read:
Command Name: '_ORTHOGONAL;_T
Description: Constrains lines to horizontal or vertical
Sadly, the DDatte command does not work in exactly the same way in Icad as in Acad.
SteveN