Whether you are navigating complex assemblies, adjusting transforms, or previewing your presentation, mastering these shortcuts can significantly improve your workflow.

Below is a complete, easy to follow guide to the most commonly used Cadasio shortcut keys, grouped by function and explained in plain terms.

Interface shortcuts

Tab - Opens the left-hand panel when it is collapsed and cycles through the Toolbox, Tools, and Transform tabs. If the panel is pinned, Tab cycles through the tabs only.

S - Opens the right-hand panel when collapsed and toggles between the Selection Tools and Selection Tree tabs. If the panel is pinned, it cycles through the available tabs.

Visibility shortcuts

H - Hides the currently selected part or parts. This is useful when you want to temporarily remove components from view without deleting them.

I - Isolates the selected part or parts by hiding everything else. This is ideal for focusing on a single component or small group of components.

Selection shortcuts

Ctrl (hold) - Allows you to select multiple parts at once.

Ctrl + A - Selects all visible items in the scene.

/ (forward slash) - When an item is already selected, this selects all other instances of the same part type.

A - Toggles assembly selection mode. This lets you select entire assemblies instead of individual parts. Press A again to return to part selection mode.

Transform shortcuts

T - Toggles the visibility of the transform triad on and off for the selected object.

Alt - Switches between translate and rotate modes when transforming an object.

+ / - - Adjusts rotation snap increments when rotating an object, giving you finer or coarser control.

Double click centre of triad - Toggles between World Space and Local Space. World Space keeps the triad aligned consistently across all objects. Local Space aligns the triad to the selected object’s own axis.

Triad placement mode

P - Enters triad placement mode, allowing you to reposition the triad. This changes the direction of translation and the centre of rotation.

Shift (hold) - Snaps the triad to a part’s origin.

Alt (hold) - Snaps the triad to an object’s centre.

Ctrl (hold) - Snaps the triad to edges.
These snapping shortcuts also apply when placing toolbox items such as 2D labels and lines.

Restore shortcuts

R - Restores a moved part to its original position from when the CAD file was first uploaded.

Shift + R - Restores a part to its last saved position within the current step.

Camera and view shortcuts

Spacebar - Opens the camera orientation menu, where you can select standard views or create and activate custom camera views. This is useful for maintaining consistent viewpoints across steps.

C - Restores the saved camera position for the current step.

Double click empty space - Zooms to fit all visible parts within the viewport.

Double click a part - Zooms to fit only the selected part.

Viewer mode shortcut

V - Toggles between Designer mode and Viewer mode, allowing you to preview how your presentation will look before publishing.

Navigation shortcuts

Home - Activates the first step in the project.

End - Activates the last step in the project.

Page Up - Moves to the next step.

Page Down - Moves to the previous step.

General shortcuts

Escape - Clears the current selection.

Delete - Deletes the selected item and opens a confirmation dialogue. Deleted items cannot be restored, so hiding parts is often a safer option.

Ctrl + Z - Undoes the last action.

Ctrl + Y - Redoes the last undone action.

Step creation shortcut

Ctrl + S (or Fn + S on macOS) - Quick saves a new step at the end of the project without opening the step options panel. This is useful for fast workflows and simple projects.

Right click Create Step button - Performs the same quick save step action without using the keyboard.

Work faster with Cadasio shortcuts

Learning these shortcut keys can dramatically reduce repetitive actions, improve navigation, and help you focus on building clear, professional presentations. Whether you are designing complex assemblies or reviewing published projects, these shortcuts give you greater control and speed throughout the Cadasio workflow.