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Vectorworks Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

Mac edition · 40 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Vectorworks shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.

Customise this poster Pick the shortcuts, restyle the colours — download free. Get the framed-quality print Full 300 DPI, print-ready — at home or shipped to your door.

Vectorworks is a CAD and BIM application used for architecture, landscape, and entertainment design. Learning its shortcuts accelerates drawing, snapping, and tool selection, letting designers produce detailed 2D plans and 3D models with far less menu hunting.

All Vectorworks keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
⇪
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
↩
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
⌃
⌘
⌥
Space
⌥
⌘
⌃
↑
←
↓
→

+ 2 more controls in the table below

40 shortcuts

Tools 9

Action Shortcut
Selection Tool X
Pan Tool H
Zoom Tool C
Flyover Tool ⇧C
Push/Pull Tool ⇧R
Line Tool 2
Rectangle Tool 4
Circle Tool 6
Eyedropper Tool ⇧E

Editing 7

Action Shortcut
Undo ⌘Z
Redo ⌘Y
Copy ⌘C
Paste ⌘V
Select All ⌘A
Cut ⌘X
Duplicate ⌘D

View 7

Action Shortcut
Zoom - Fit to Objects ⌘6
Standard Views - Top/Plan ⌘5
Zoom - Fit to Page Area ⌘4
Set 3D View ⌘0
Rendering - Wireframe ⌘⇧W
Rendering - Shaded ⌘⇧G
Rendering - Hidden Line ⌘⇧E

Objects 7

Action Shortcut
Move ⌘M
Group ⌘G
Extrude ⌘E
Send to Front ⌘F
Align/Distribute ⌘=
Ungroup ⌘U
Subtract Solids ⌘⌥S

Navigation 6

Action Shortcut
Cancel Current Operation ⎋
Object Info Palette ⌘I
Edit Group ⌘[
Exit Group ⌘]
Resource Manager ⌘R
Nudge Objects ⇧↑

File 4

Action Shortcut
Save ⌘S
New ⌘N
Open ⌘O
Save As ⌘⇧S

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Vectorworks shortcut?
Vectorworks has 40 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — 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 a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
Is this an official Vectorworks product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vectorworks. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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