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Mac edition · 45 shortcuts
Houdini Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Houdini shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Houdini shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.
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All Houdini keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 45 Houdini keyboard shortcuts for Mac, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
Viewport 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom to Selected | ␣thenG |
| Zoom to All Objects | ␣thenA |
| Show Default View | ␣thenH |
| Toggle Shaded/Wireframe | W |
| Toggle Single/Quad Viewports | ␣thenB |
| Perspective Viewport | ␣then1 |
| Display Options | D |
| Orthographic/Perspective Toggle | ␣thenO |
| Top View | ␣then2 |
| Front View | ␣then3 |
Network 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Frame All Nodes | H |
| Frame Selected Nodes | G |
| Enter Node | ↵ |
| Go Up Level | U |
| Bypass Node | Q |
| Find Node | ⌃F |
| Add Network Box | ⇧O |
| Add Sticky Note | ⇧P |
Selection 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Object/Component Selection | F8 |
| Select Points | 2 |
| Select Edges | 3 |
| Select Primitives | 4 |
| Select All | N |
| Select Nothing | ⇧N |
Tools 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Tool | T |
| Rotate Tool | R |
| Scale Tool | E |
| Select Tool | S |
| Node-Specific Handles | ↵ |
Playback 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play Forward | ↑ |
| Play Backward | ↓ |
| Next Frame | → |
| Previous Frame | ← |
| Go to First Frame | ⌃↑ |
Panes 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scene View Pane | ⌥1 |
| Network Editor Pane | ⌥2 |
| Parameters Pane | ⌥3 |
| Close Tab | ⌃W |
Edit 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Save File | ⌘S |
| Copy | ⌘C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
Animation 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Set Keyframe | K |
| Toggle Auto-Keying | ⌥K |
Nodes 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Tab Menu (Add Node) | ⇥ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Houdini shortcut?
- Houdini has 45 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
- Is this an official Houdini product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Houdini. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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