A R C H IC

IC A D 8 .1 D E F A U L T
K E YB O A R D S H O R T C U T S

Menu Comm
Comm ands:

FI LE > :

New…. Ctrl+N
New & Reset Ctrl+Alt+N
Open… Ctrl+O
Merge…
Close Ctrl+W
Save Ctrl+S
Save As… Ctrl+Shift+S
Show Mark-Up Tools
Project Info…
Library Manager…
Plot Setup…
Plot… Ctrl+P
Plot Setup… Ctrl+Shift+P
Print… Ctrl+P
Exit Ctrl+Q

FI LE > Modu les & XREF

XREF’s:

Place Module…. Ctrl+`

Hotlink Manager… Ctrl+Shift+`
Save Selection as Module…
XREF management…
 Attach XREF…
XREF…

FI LE > Publisher:

Publish….
Contacts…
 FI LE > GDL Obj ects:

New Object….
Open Object… Ctrl+Shift+O
Open Object by Subtype…
Save Project as…
Import Blocks from DXF/DWG…

FI LE > New With:

StairMaker

FI LE > Recents Document s:

<list of recent documents>

EDIT > :

Undo Ctrl+Z
Redo Ctrl+Shift+Z
Repeat Last Command Ctrl+B
Clear
Select All Ctrl+A
Find & Select… Ctrl+Shift+A
Drag Ctrl+D
Rotate Ctrl+E
Mirror Ctrl+M
Drag a Copy Ctrl+Shift+D
Rotate a Copy Ctrl+Shift+E
Mirror a Copy Ctrl+Shift+M
Elevate… Ctrl+9
Multiply… Ctrl+U
Stretch Ctrl+H
Resize… Ctrl+K 
Split Ctrl+F
 Adjust Ctrl+-
Trim to Roof… Ctrl+0
Trim Zone…
Solid Element Operations…
Edit Selection Set… Ctrl+Shift+T
Tool Settings Ctrl+T
EDI T (Text) :

Undo Ctrl+Z
Redo Ctrl+Shift+Z
Repeat Last Command Ctrl+B
Clear
Select All Ctrl+A
Text Style…
Find & Replace… Ctrl+F
Find Selection Ctrl+H
Find Again
Replace Again Ctrl+T
Go to Line… Ctrl+L
Comment Ctrl+M
Uncomment Ctrl+U
Increase Indent
Decrease Indent
Check Script
Open Debugger…

TOOLS > :

Group Ctrl+G
Ungroup Ctrl+Shift+G
Suspend Groups Alt+G
 Autogroup Alt+Shift+G
Lock 
Unlock 
Unlock All
Magic Wand Settings…
Create Patch… Ctrl+;
Explode Ctrl+=
Update Zones…
 Add-On Manager…
Smart Merge…
Create Stair Using Selection
Search and Replace Text…
DXF-DWG Translation Setup…
Structural Grid…
<loaded Add-Ons will also be added here>

TOOLS > Display Ord er:

Bring to Front Shift+F6

Bring Forward F6
Send Backward F5
Send to Back Shift+F5
Reset Default Order

TOOLS > Line Ext ras:

Fillet
Chamfer
Intersect
Unify
Create Roof Level Lines…

TOOLS > Autom ati c Dim ensioning:

Exterior Dimensioning…
Interior Dimensioning…
 TOOLS > Spell Check er:

Open Spell Checker…

Find & Save Errors in Editable Elements
Find & Save Errors in All Elements

TOOLS > Secondar y Dim ension s:

Convert Dimensions…
Refresh converted dimensions
Remove converted dimensions

TOOLS > Modif y Wall:

Structure…
Reference Line…
Invert Direction

TOOLS > I nt erior Elevat ion:

Choose & Place Marker…

Create
Update
Settings…

OPTI ONS > :

Floor Plan Scale…

Grids & Background… Shift+F8
Grid Snap
Grid Display F8
Clean Wall & Beam Intersections F7
Pens & Colors…
Line Types…
Fill Types…
Composites…
Materials…
Zone Categories…
Mark-Up Styles…
 Attribute Manager…

OPTI ONS > Display Options :

Display Options…

OPTI ONS > St ories:

Story Settings… Ctrl+7

Go Up a Story Ctrl+6
Go Down a Story Ctrl+5
Go to Story… Ctrl+4
Show Ghost Story Ctrl+8
 OPTI ONS > Layers:

Layer Settings… Ctrl+L

 Active Layer
Show All Layers

OPTI ONS > Quick Layers:

Show/Hide Toggle
Lock/Unlock Toggle
Hide Selections’ 
Lock Selections’ 
Unlock Selections’ 
Hide Others’ 
Lock Others’ 
Show Quick Layers

OPTI ONS > Preferences:

Working Units…
Dimensions…
Calculation Units…
Mouse Constraints & Methods…
Construction Elements…
Zones…
Imaging & Calculation…
Data Safety…
2D Redraw Options…
Publisher…
Web Options…
Temporary & Cache Folders…
Dialog Boxes & Palettes…
Miscellaneous…

OPTI ONS > Custom ize:

Info Box…
Settings Dialog Boxes…
Palette Shapes…
Toolbar…
Keyboard Shortcuts…

I MAGE > :

3D Projection Settings… Ctrl+Shift+3

Elements to Show in 3D… Ctrl+Alt+A
3D Cutting Planes… Ctrl+Shift+Y 
3D Cutaway Ctrl+Y 
3D Window Settings…
PhotoRender Projection F10
Create Fly-Through… F11
Create Sun Study… F12
 Align View…

I MAGE > 3D Engine and Mod e:

Internal 3D Engine
OpenGL
Block 
Wireframe Ctrl+Shift+F9
Hidden Line Ctrl+F9
Shading F9

I MAGE > PhotoRendering Sett ings:

Effects…
Image Size & Background…
Brightness & Partial Imaging…
Memory…

CALCULATE > :

Set Up List Schemes…

Edit Database…
New Properties
Edit Properties…
Last Selection’s Properties…
Link Properties to Criteria…
Element ID Manager…

CALCULATE > I nt eract ive Schedul e:

Preview…
Settings…

CALCULATE > Find By Prop ert ies:

Property Objects…
Elements…

CALCULATE > Constr uct ion Sim ulat ion:

Show Task List

Open Project…
Save Project…
Save Project As…
Create Animation…

TEAMWORK > :

Sign In… Ctrl+I

Send & Receive Changes… Ctrl+Shift+J
Receive Changes Ctrl+J
Sign Out… Ctrl+Shift+W
Share This Project… Ctrl+Shift+I
 Show My Workspace Only
Change My Workspace…
Teamwork Notes
 Add Comments…

DI SPLAY > :

Redraw Ctrl+R 
Rebuild Ctrl+Shift+R 
Zoom In Ctrl+/
Zoom Out Ctrl+Shift+/
Pan Ctrl+,
Zoom to Selection Ctrl+Shift+’ 
Fit in Window Ctrl+’ 
 Actual Size
Full Screen Ctrl+\ 
Full Screen & Hide All Palettes
Home Zoom Ctrl+Shift+\ 
Set Home Zoom
Previous Zoom Ctrl+[
Next Zoom Ctrl+]

DI SPLAY > Sections & Elevat ions:

Unlink from Model

Rebuild Selected from Model
Rebuild All S/E’s from Model
Rebuild All Model S/E’s from Model
Rebuild All Drawing S/E’s from Model

DI SPLAY > Detail Draw ings:

Rebuild from Source View

Rebuild Selected from Source View
Rebuild All from Source View

WI NDOW > :

Floor Plan Ctrl+2

3D Window Ctrl+3
Element List
Component List
Zone List
Project Notes
3D Report

WI NDOW > Floating Palett es:

Show Main Palettes Only

Hide Toolbox
Hide Coordinates
Hide Control Box
Hide Info Box
Hide 3D Navigation Palettes
Hide Navigator
Hide Navigator Preview
Show Favorites
Show Mark-Up Tools
Show Library Loading Report
Show Element Information
Show Selections
Show Quick Layers

SPECI AL > :

3D Model Size
3D Model Check 
3D Model List
3D Model Attributes
Save GDL…
Special hidden line…
Use section tool in 3D
Show penetration lines
Show special lines
Show all lines on surfaces
Draw with pen #1
Frame of perspective
Rendering w/o Autosave
Enable New Features
Hotspot pict from VR 
Place all objects
Place all windows/doors
Update Library Parts
Ignore built-in libraries
Save library parts into an XML file…
Load library parts from an XML file…
Save Library Gdl Binary Codes
Search Callers
Other Platform Symbols…
Capture Defaults to GRC
Set Undo Queue…
Preserve assembly geometry
Test all library parts

SPECI AL > SQL:

Query…
Show Data Structure…

HELP > :

Hide Tool Tips

 ArchiCAD Help
MSA Library Catalogue
MSA Steel
MSA User’s Guide
 AIA
 ArchiGuide
GDL Central
GDL Technology
Graphisoft on the Web
Graphisoft US Techsupport
Graphisoft US
IAI-NA.ORG
IFC Support
National CAD Standard
Objects Online
Step by Step on the Web
 About ArchiCAD®…

EXTRAS > :

EXTRAS > Accessor ies :

Roof Accessories…
Slab Accessories…
Wall Accessories…

EXTRAS > RoofMak er :

Create a Rafter…
Create Multiple Rafters…
Create a hip or valley rafter…
Create a blocking…
Create a beam…
Create a plate beam…
Create collar beams…
Create tie beams…
Roof Wizard…
Show RoofMaker toolbox

EXTRAS > TrussMak er :

Create Truss…
Edit Truss…

EXTRAS > I nt erior Wizard :

Create Room Accessories

Update Room Accessories
 Actions:

Switch Geometry methods G

Switch Construction Methods C
Top Elevation T
Bottom Elevation B
X Coordinate X
 Y Coordinate Y 
Z Coordinate Z
Radius R 
 Angle A
Set Skewed Grid
Switch Orthogonal/Skewed Grid
Gravity
Elevation Value Origin
Cursor Snap Variants Q
Parallel/Perpendicular P
 Angle Bisector H
Offset/Multiple Offset O
Special Snap Relative Construction D
Enable/Suspend Groups
Special Snap Point Methods
Snap Points Menu
Previous Tool in Toolbox Page Up
Next Tool in Toolbox Page Down
Tool Settings
 Arrow Tool/Last Tool Toggle
Grid Snap S
Scroll Up Up Arrow
Scroll Down Down Arrow
Scroll Left Left Arrow
Scroll Right Right Arrow
Zoom In +
Zoom Out -
Previous Zoom
Next Zoom
Home Zoom
Zoom to Selection
 Actual Size
Fit in Window
Full Screen
Full Screen & Hide all Palettes
Object Parameter Value N
 Tools:

 Arrow Tool 1
Marquee Tool 2
Wall Tool W
Wall End Tool ]
Column Tool E
Beam Tool F
Window Tool ,
Door Tool M
Corner-Window Tool
Skylight Tool
Object Tool V
Lamp Tool .
Stair Tool Alt+.
Slab Tool U
Roof Tool I
Mesh Tool [
Dimension Tool J
Radial Dimension Tool \ 
Level Dimension Tool Shift+J
 Angle Dimension Tool Alt+\ 
Text Tool K 
Label Tool Shift+K 
Zone Tool Alt+’ 
Fill Tool ‘
Line Tool Shift+L
 Arc/Circle Tool ;
Polyline Tool L
Spline Tool Alt+;
Figure Tool Shift+F
Hotspot Tool 0
Section/Elevation Tool 7
Detail Tool 8
Camera Tool 9