OpenSCAD is a free, script-based 3D CAD modeller for programmers, where solid objects are defined in code rather than drawn interactively. These shortcuts cover the core preview/render loop, view presets, and editor commands that keep the design cycle fast.
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All OpenSCAD keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
33 shortcuts
View/Camera 14
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Top view | Ctrl4 |
| View All | CtrlShiftV |
| Bottom view | Ctrl5 |
| Left view | Ctrl6 |
| Right view | Ctrl7 |
| Front view | Ctrl8 |
| Back view | Ctrl9 |
| Diagonal view | Ctrl0 |
| Zoom In | Ctrl+ |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl− |
| Center view | CtrlShift0 |
| Show Edges | Ctrl1 |
| Show Axes | Ctrl2 |
| Show Crosshairs | Ctrl3 |
Editor 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlShiftZ |
| Find | CtrlF |
| Find and Replace | CtrlAltF |
| Comment | CtrlD |
| Find Next | CtrlG |
| Uncomment | CtrlShiftD |
| Indent | CtrlI |
| Unindent | CtrlShiftI |
File 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | CtrlS |
| Open | CtrlO |
| New | CtrlN |
| Reload | F3 |
| Save As | CtrlShiftS |
Render/Preview 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Preview | F5 |
| Render | F6 |
| Reload and Preview | F4 |
Export 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Export as STL | F7 |
| Copy viewport image | CtrlShiftC |
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