How Do I Create a Shortcut in SketchUp on a Mac?

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Creating shortcuts in SketchUp on a Mac is a useful way to streamline your workflow and save time. With just a few simple steps, you can create custom keyboard shortcuts for frequently used tools or commands. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of creating shortcuts in SketchUp on a Mac.

Step 1: Launch SketchUp on your Mac.

Step 2: Click on the “SketchUp” menu located at the top left corner of your screen.

Step 3: From the drop-down menu, select “Preferences”.

Shortcut Preferences

Step 4: In the Preferences window, click on the “Shortcuts” tab located at the top of the window.

Create a New Shortcut

Step 5: To create a new shortcut, click on the “+” button located at the bottom left corner of the Preferences window.

Step 6: A new dialog box will appear. In this dialog box, you can specify the shortcut name and assign it to a specific command or tool.

Step 7: Enter a descriptive name for your shortcut in the “Name” field. For example, if you want to create a shortcut for the Line tool, you can enter “Line Shortcut”.

Selecting a Command

Step 8: To select a command or tool for your shortcut, click on the “Command” dropdown menu.

Note:

  • If you want to assign a shortcut to a specific tool, select “Tool” from the Command dropdown menu.
  • If you want to assign a shortcut to a specific command or menu item, select “Menu” from the Command dropdown menu.

Step 9: Once you have selected the desired command or tool, click on the “Add Shortcut” button.

Assigning a Shortcut

Step 10: After adding a shortcut, SketchUp will prompt you to press the keys you want to assign as the shortcut.

Note:

  • You can use a combination of keys (e.g., Command + Option + L) or a single key (e., A) as your shortcut.
  • Avoid using shortcuts that conflict with existing system or application shortcuts.

Step 11: Press the desired key(s) for your shortcut.

  • If you press a key combination that is already assigned to another command or tool, SketchUp will display a warning message.
  • You can choose to reassign the shortcut to the new command/tool or select a different key combination.

Edit or Delete Shortcuts

Step 12: To edit an existing shortcut, select it from the list and click on the “Edit Shortcut” button.

Step 13: To delete a shortcut, select it from the list and click on the “-” button located at the bottom left corner of the Preferences window.

Troubleshooting Shortcuts

  • If your shortcuts are not working as expected, make sure you are pressing the correct key combination.
  • If you encounter any issues with shortcuts, you can reset them to the default settings by clicking on the “Reset All” button located at the bottom right corner of the Preferences window.

Creating shortcuts in SketchUp on a Mac can greatly enhance your productivity and efficiency. By customizing your shortcuts to match your workflow, you can save valuable time and effort while working on your projects.