How to Customize and Master Keyboard Shortcuts in SOLIDWORKS?

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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 Search for bar to quickly find the command. (Extruded Boss/Base).
 
Figure 2

Step 3: 

• Click on the command row. 

• In the Shortcut(s) column, click the input box. 

• Enter your key combination to create shortcut. (Eg: Ctrl+E) then save and Close. 

(Note: If the shortcut is already in use, SOLIDWORKS will warn you and let you decide if you want to overwrite it.)


 












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