How to Customize and Master Keyboard Shortcuts in SOLIDWORKS?
Keyboard shortcuts in SOLIDWORKS are a smart way to work faster and design more efficiently. Whether you're sketching, modeling parts, building assemblies, or creating drawings, shortcuts help you save time, cut down on clicks, and stay fully focused on your design. This blog is a quick reference to the most essential and time-saving SOLIDWORKS default keyboard shortcuts across all environments—Sketch, Part, Assembly, and Drawing. File Management Shortcuts Edit Shortcuts View Shortcuts View Orientation Shortcuts: Tools & Interface Shortcuts Part & Assembly Shortcuts Search Shortcuts Help Shortcuts How to Create Your Own SOLIDWORKS Shortcut Keys We can customize SOLIDWORKS keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow and tailor the interface to your design style Step 1: • Right-click anywhere on the toolbar area. • Select Customize. Figure 1 Step 2: • In the Customize dialog box, click on the Keyboard tab. • Use the Se...