Learn Tekla Structures Shortcuts for Windows
Most used Tekla Structures Shortcuts
| Action | Tekla Structures Shortcuts |
|---|
| Open | Ctrl + O |
| Save | Ctrl + S |
| Properties | Alt + Enter |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y |
| Interrupt | Esc |
| Repeat the last command | Enter |
| Copy | Ctrl + C |
| Move | Ctrl + M |
| Delete | Delete |
| Drag and drop | D |
| Pan | P |
| Middle button pan | Shift + M |
| Move right | X |
| Move left | Z |
| Move down | Y |
| Move up | W |
| Center by cursor | Insert |
| Zoom Original | Home |
| Zoom in | Page Up key |
| Zoom out | Page Down key |
| Zoom Previous | End |
| Rotate using mouse | Ctrl + R |
| Rotate using keyboard | Ctrl + Arrow keys |
| Ortho | O |
| Relative coordinate input | @, R |
| Absolute coordinate input | $, A |
| Next position | Tab |
| Previous position | Shift + Tab |
| Xsnap | T |
| SmartSelect | S |
| Select filter | Ctrl + G |
| Add to selection | Shift |
| Toggle selection | Ctrl |
| Lock X, Y, or Z coordinates | X,Y, or Z |
| Select all select switch | F2 |
| Select parts to select the switch | F3 |
| Snap to reference lines/points | F4 |
| Snap to geometry lines/points | F5 |
| Snap to the nearest points | F6 |
| Snap to any position | F7 |
| Advanced options | Ctrl + E |
| Inquire object | Shift + I |
| Free measure | F |
Parts Shortcuts
| Action | Tekla Structures Shortcuts |
|---|
| Wireframe | Ctrl + 1 |
| Shaded wireframe | Ctrl + 2 |
| Rendered (black) | Ctrl + 3 |
| Rendered | Ctrl + 4 |
| Rendered (dark colors) | Ctrl + 5 |
Component parts Shortcuts
| Action | Tekla Structures Shortcuts |
|---|
| Wireframe | Shift + 1 |
| Shaded wireframe | Shift + 2 |
| Rendered (black) | Shift + 3 |
| Rendered | Shift + 4 |
| Rendered (dark colors) | Shift + 5 |
User Coordinate System (UCS) shortcuts
| Action | Tekla Structures Shortcuts |
|---|
| Set coordinate system origin | U |
| Set the coordinate system by two points | Shift + U |
| Toggle orientation | Ctrl + T |
| Reset current | Ctrl + 1 |
| Reset all | Ctrl + 0 |
Drawing shortcuts
| Action | Tekla Structures Shortcut keys |
|---|
| Associative symbol | Shift + A |
| Black and white drawing | B |
| Ghost outline | Shift + G |
| Open next drawing | Ctrl + Page Down key |
| Open previous drawing | Ctrl + Page Up key |
| Create an orthogonal dimension | G |
Modeling shortcuts
| Action | Tekla Structures Shortcut keys |
|---|
| Create new model | Ctrl + N |
| Open the Views list | Ctrl + I |
| Create clip plane | Shift + X |
| Rollover highlight | H |
| Set view rotation point | V |
| Autorotate | Shift + R |
| Disable view rotation | F8 |
| 3D / Plane | Ctrl + P |
| Fly (in perspective views) | Shift + F |
| Select all | Ctrl + A |
| Hide object | Shift + H |
| Snapshot | F9, F10, F11, F12 |
| Undo the last polygon pick | Backspace |
| Finish polygon input | Spacebar |
| Open component catalog | Ctrl + F |
| Create AutoConnection | Ctrl + J |
| Phase manager | Ctrl + H |
| Clash check | Shift + C |
| Drawing Wizard | Ctrl + W |
| Drawing list | Ctrl + I |
| Clone drawing | Ctrl + D |
| Print drawings | Shift + P |
| Create report | Ctrl + B |
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