Creating shortcuts in SketchUp Mac can greatly improve your workflow and save you time. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to create shortcuts for your most frequently used tools and commands. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Accessing the Preferences
To create shortcuts in SketchUp Mac, we need to access the Preferences menu. Click on the SketchUp menu at the top of your screen, then select Preferences from the drop-down menu.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut ⌘, (Command + Comma) to quickly open the Preferences window.
Step 2: Navigating to Shortcuts
In the Preferences window, you will see a list of different categories on the left-hand side. Look for and click on Shortcuts.
This is where you can customize and create new shortcuts for various tools and commands in SketchUp.
Step 3: Adding a New Shortcut
To add a new shortcut, click on the Add Shortcut button located at the bottom left corner of the Preferences window. A new dialog box will appear, allowing you to specify which tool or command you want to assign a shortcut to.
Step 3.1: Selecting a Command
In the Select Command field, start typing the name of the tool or command you want to create a shortcut for. As you type, SketchUp will suggest matching commands in a drop-down list below.
Once you find your desired command, click on it to select it.
Step 3.2: Assigning a Shortcut
With your desired command selected, it’s time to assign a shortcut to it. Click on the Click to input shortcut field, and then press the combination of keys you want to use as your shortcut.
For example, you could use ⌘P (Command + P) for the Push/Pull tool.
Step 4: Managing Existing Shortcuts
If you want to edit or remove an existing shortcut, you can do so in the Shortcuts menu. Simply locate the command you want to modify or remove, and click on it.
You can then edit the shortcut by clicking on the Edit Shortcut button, or remove it entirely by clicking on Delete Shortcut.
Step 5: Exporting and Importing Shortcuts
SketchUp allows you to export and import your shortcuts, making it easy to share them with others or transfer them between different computers. To export your shortcuts, click on the Export.. button in the Preferences window.
To import shortcuts, click on the Import. button.
In Conclusion
Creating shortcuts in SketchUp Mac can significantly enhance your productivity by allowing you to access your favorite tools and commands with ease. By following these steps, you can customize your own set of shortcuts tailored to your specific workflow.
So go ahead and start creating shortcuts that will streamline your SketchUp experience!
I hope this tutorial has been helpful in showing you how to create shortcuts in SketchUp Mac. Happy sketching!
- Note: The steps outlined above are specific to SketchUp for Mac. If you are using SketchUp on a different operating system, such as Windows, the process may vary slightly.
- Tip: Experiment with different shortcuts to find what works best for you. You can always go back to the Shortcuts menu and modify or remove any shortcuts as needed.