Here are some common Deswik keyboard shortcuts:
Deswik’s default shortcuts are good, but the real power is customization. You can map any command to any key sequence using a simple text file. deswik keyboard shortcuts
| Shortcut | Command | Mining Application | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | SS | Select Similar | Selects all entities with identical properties (e.g., all strings on layer "RL_1150"). | | Ctrl + Shift + C | Copy with Basepoint | Copies geometry while defining an insertion origin (critical for pit relocation). | | Alt + Click (on a surface) | Surface Snap | Snaps cursor to the Z-value of a triangulated surface (DTM) beneath the mouse. | | Ctrl + G | Group | Creates a named group of objects (used for bench sets or stope shapes). | | Ctrl + Shift + G | Ungroup | Explodes a group back into individual entities. | | Ctrl + L | Layer Isolate | Hides all layers except the one containing the selected object. | | Ctrl + Shift + L | Layer Unisolate | Restores all hidden layers. | Here are some common Deswik keyboard shortcuts: Deswik’s
| Action | Shortcut | |--------|----------| | Open command line | Spacebar | | Repeat last command | Enter | | Cancel / escape | Esc | | Undo | Ctrl + Z | | Redo | Ctrl + Y | | | Ctrl + Shift + C |
: A popular pro tip is to create a shortcut specifically for the shortcut dialog itself (e.g., using "TS" for Tools | Shortcuts) to make future adjustments frictionless.
Deswik allows full customization (unlike many mining packages):
Keyboard shortcuts in Deswik are not just about speed; they are about removing friction between your brain and the design. A geologist who knows Ctrl+L will interpret a cross-section three times faster than one who clicks through the Layer Manager dropdown.