Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete reference of keyboard shortcuts for CADit, organized by category.
Global shortcuts
These shortcuts work throughout CADit regardless of which tool is active.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z | Redo |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Y | Redo (alternative) |
| Ctrl/Cmd + A | Select all |
| Ctrl/Cmd + C | Copy |
| Ctrl/Cmd + V | Paste |
| Ctrl/Cmd + S | Save/Download |
| Delete / Backspace | Delete selection |
Tool shortcuts
Press these keys to switch between drawing tools. Tool shortcuts are disabled when Ctrl/Cmd is held.
| Key | Tool |
|---|---|
| S | Transform (Select) |
| E | Eraser |
| C | Circle |
| L | Polygon |
| T | Text |
| B | Pen Tools (cycles through Freehand, Polygon, Brush) |
Movement
Use arrow keys to move selected shapes with precision.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys | Move selection (1 pixel) |
| Shift + Arrow keys | Move selection (10 pixels) |
Code editor
These shortcuts apply when using Code Mode.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + Enter | Run code |
| Escape | Exit code editor |
3D view
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Shift (while transforming) | Enable snapping (15 degree rotation, 5mm translation) |
Notes
- Mac uses Cmd, Windows and Linux use Ctrl
- Arrow keys and Delete are disabled when typing in input fields