You can assign keyboard shortcuts to any command, macro, or component. You can even change the default keyboard shortcuts, if needed.

1. On the File menu, click Settings > Keyboard shortcuts.

   The Keyboard shortcuts dialog box opens.

   

2. In the Group list, select the shortcut group you want to modify.

   A list of commands and shortcuts appears.

3. If you want to search for a particular command or keyboard shortcut, enter some text in the Filter box.

   For example:

   • Type grid to only see the commands whose name contains the word "grid".

   • Type "+" to get a list of shortcuts that consist of two parts (such as Ctrl+S).

   • Type "," to get a list of shortcuts that consist of two consecutive keys (such as M, N).

4. Select a command from the list.
5. Click Enter shortcut.
6. On the keyboard, enter the combination of keys you would like to use as the shortcut.
7. Check the Conflicts box to see if the keyboard shortcut is already assigned to another command.

   If the shortcut is already in use, enter a different combination of keys.

   Note:

   If you reassign a keyboard shortcut that is already used, it will no longer be associated with the command it was originally assigned to.

8. Click Assign to save the keyboard shortcut.

You can remove any existing shortcut. You can also reset all shortcuts back to the defaults.

1. On the File menu, click Settings > Keyboard shortcuts.
2. To remove a keyboard shortcut, select the command from the list and click Clear.
3. To reset all the keyboard shortcuts to the defaults, click the Restore button.

You can export your customized keyboard shortcuts and share them with your co-workers.

1. On the File menu, click Settings > Keyboard shortcuts.
2. Click Export.
3. Enter a file name and location.
4. Click Save to export the keyboard shortcuts.
5. To share your keyboard shortcuts with other users, send them the exported file.

You can import keyboard shortcuts from a file. Use this method to import keyboard shortcuts from Tekla Structures 2016 or newer.

1. On the File menu, click Settings > Keyboard shortcuts.
2. Click Import.
3. Browse for the shortcuts file you want to import.
   For example, ..\Users\<user>\AppData\Local\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Settings\KeyboardShortcuts_4.xml.
4. Click Open to import the keyboard shortcuts.