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Keyboard Shortcuts

The following keyboard shortcuts will help you move in 3D space within Solid Edge using a three-button mouse. Since we’re using a PC version of the software, you can follow the PC commands even if you’re on a Mac. Print these out for reference while you work, and watch the videos for a demo.

Shortcuts for PC

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Shortcut for PC

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Zoom into Point
ctrl + right click + drag
Zoom into cursor location
scroll mouse wheel
Rotate view
shift + right click + drag
Pan view
ctrl + shift + right click + drag
Lock or unlock to plane
function + 3
Save file
ctrl + s
Delete
fn + delete
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Shortcuts for Mac

Function

Shortcut for Mac

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Zoom into Point
cmd + right click + drag
Zoom into cursor location
scroll mouse wheel
Rotate view
shift + right click + drag
Pan view
cmd + shift + right click + drag
Lock or unlock to plane
function + 3
Save file
cmd + s
Delete
fn + delete
PDF for Mac

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