Autodesk Revit Keyboard Shortcuts Guide

Shortcuts Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTSKeyboard Shortcut Commands by te.4Context Menu.4Contextual Tabs.4Create.5Manage.5Modify.5-6Navigation Bar.6Snaps.6Structure.7System.7View.8View Control Bar.8Additional Revit Command and Shortcut Information.9NOTE: Revit is customizable, so users can customize the product to have their own keyboard shortcuts.However, this list covers many of the out-of-the-box shortcuts available.2

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDSAnnotateAnalyzeArchitectureDI ALIGNED DIMENSION / Creates analigned dimension.AA ADJUST ANALYTICAL MODEL / Adjuststhe analytical model of the structuralmember in relation to those of theelements to which it joins.CL COLUMN; STRUCTURAL COLUMN /Adds a vertical load-bearing element tothe building model.DLDETAIL LINE / Creates view-specific lines.EL SPOT ELEVATION / Displays the elevationof a selected point.CM PLACE A COMPONENT / Place acomponent.FIND/REPLACE / Find and replace.DC CHECK DUCT SYSTEMS / Examines themechanical systems in a project to verifythat each system is assigned to a userdefined system, and properly connected.GP MODEL GROUP:CREATE GROUP;DETAIL GROUP:CREATE GROUP /Creates a group of elements.EC CHECK CIRCUITS / Verifies all circuits forproper connections to panels and validsystem assignments.RT TAG ROOM; ROOM TAG / Tags theselected room.LD LOADS / Applies point, line and area loadsto a model.TG TAG BY CATEGORY / Applies tags toelements based on their categories.LO HEATING AND COOLING LOADS /Prepares a heating and cooling loadanalysis report based on an existingbuilding model.RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a referenceplane using drawing tools.PC CHECK PIPE SYSTEMS / Examines thepiping systems in a project to verify thateach system is assigned to a user-definedsystem, and properly connected.SB FLOOR:FLOOR: STRUCTURAL / Addsstructural floors to a building model.FRTXTEXT / Adds text.DR DOOR / Adds a door to the buildingmodel.GR GRID / Places column grid lines in thebuilding design.LLLEVEL / Places a level in view.RM ROOM / Creates a room bounded bymodel elements and separation lines.RT TAG ROOM; ROOM TAG / Tags theselected room.PS PANEL SCHEDULES / Generates a panelschedule for a specific panel.WA WALL; WALL:WALL: ARCHITECTURAL /Creates a non-bearing wall or a structuralwall in the building model.RA RESET ANALYTICAL MODEL / Restoresthe analytical model alignment methods toauto-detect.WN WINDOW / Places a window in a wall orskylight in a roof.3

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDSCollaborateContextual TabsER EDITING REQUESTS / Displays a list ofusers’ requests to borrow elements inworksets, as well as pending requests.// DIVIDE SURFACE / Applies a division gridalong a surface in a conceptual design.HT SHOW HELP TOOLTIP / Displays the HelpTooltip.AA ADJUST ANALYTICAL MODEL / Adjuststhe analytical model of the structuralmember in relation to those of theelements to which it joins.JP JUSTIFICATION POINTS / Sets ajustification point for relocating elements.RL or RW RELOAD LATEST / Loads the latest versionof the central model.AD ATTACH DETAIL GROUP / Creates anattached detail group.Context MenuMP MOVE TO PROJECT / Move the modelrelative to a shared coordinate system.R3 DEFINE A NEW CENTER OF ROTATION /Relocates center of rotation when rotatingelements.RA RESTORE ALL EXCLUDED / Restores allexcluded parts and elements.RB RESTORE EXCLUDED MEMBER /Restores an excluded member.RC REPEAT LAST COMMAND / Repeats thelast command.SA SELECT ALL INSTANCES: IN ENTIREPROJECT / Selects all of the elements thatare similar to the selected element in thecurrent view, or throughout the project.AP ADD TO GROUP / Adds elements to agroup.BS STRUCTURAL BEAM SYSTEM;AUTOMATIC BEAM SYSTEM / Creates alayout that is used to control the numberand spacing of a series of parallel beams.CGCANCEL / Cancels an action.DI ALIGNED DIMENSION / Creates analigned dimension.EGEDIT GROUP / Edits a group.EL SPOT ELEVATION / Displays the elevationof a selected point.EPEDIT PAR / Edits a part element.EU UNHIDE ELEMENT / Enables a hiddenelement to appear in view.EW EDIT WITNESS LINES / Edits a witnessline.FGFINISH / Finishes editing a group.JY YOFFSET / Offsets an element in the ydirection.JZ ZOFFSET / Offsets an element in the zdirection.LI MODEL LINE; BOUNDARY LINE;REBAR LINE / Places a new line.PP or CTRL-1 or VP PROPERTIES; TOGGLE PROPERTIESPALETTE / Toggles the Properties palette.RA RESTORE ALL EXCLUDED / Restores allexcluded parts and elements.RG REMOVE FROM GROUP / Removeselements from a group.RH TOGGLE REVEAL HIDDEN ELEMENTSMODE / Toggles the Reveal HiddenElements Mode.RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a referenceplane using drawing tools.UG UNGROUP / Ungroups members of agroup.VU UNHIDE CATEGORY / Enables a hiddencategory to appear in view.4

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDSCreateManageModifyCM PLACE A COMPONENT / Place acomponent.ES MEP SETTINGS:ELECTRICALSETTINGS / Accesses dialog box to specifywiring parameters, voltages definitions,distribution systems, cable tray andconduit settings, and load calculationand circuit numbering settings.AL ALIGN / Aligns one or more elements withselected element.DI ALIGNED DIMENSION / Creates analigned dimension.FRFIND/REPLACE / Find and replace.GP MODEL GROUP:CREATE GROUP;DETAIL GROUP:CREATE GROUP /Creates a group of elements.LI MODEL LINE; BOUNDARY LINE;REBAR LINE / Places a new line.LLLEVEL / Places a level in view.MD MODIFY / Enters selection mode to selectelements to modify.PP or CTRL-1 or VP PROPERTIES; TOGGLE PROPERTIESPALETTE / Toggles the Properties palette.RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a referenceplane using drawing tools.TXTEXT / Adds text.MS MEP SETTINGS:MECHANICALSETTINGS / Accesses dialog boxto configure component sizes, andthe behavior and appearance of themechanical systems.SU ADDITIONAL SETTINGS:SUNSETTINGS / Opens the sun settingsdialog box.UN PROJECT UNITS / Opens the ProjectUnits tool.AR ARRAY / Creates a linear or radial array ofselected elements.CO or CCCOPY / Copies selected element(s).CP COPE; APPLY COPING / Applies coping tosteel beam or columns.CS CREATE SIMILAR / Creates an element ofthe same type as the selected element.DE DELETE / Removes selected element(s)from the building model.DI ALIGNED DIMENSION / Creates analigned dimension.DM MIRROR - DRAW AXIS / Reverses theposition of a selected model element,using a user-generated line as the mirroraxis.EH HIDE IN VIEW:HIDE ELEMENTS / Hidesan element from view.EL SPOT ELEVATION / Displays the elevationof a selected point.EOD OVERRIDE GRAPHICS INVIEW:OVERRIDE BY ELEMENT / Changesthe graphic display settings for selectedelements in the current view.LI MODEL LINE; BOUNDARY LINE;REBAR LINE / Places a new line.LW LINEWORK / Overrides the line style ofselected line in the active view only.5

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDSModifyMA MATCH TYPE PROPERTIES / Opens theMatch Type tool to convert one or moreelements to match the type assigned toanother element.MM MIRROR - PICK AXIS / Reverses theposition of a selected model element,using a selected line as the mirror axis.MVMOVE / Moves a selected element.OF OFFSET / Moves a selected model line,detail line, wall, or beam a specifieddistance perpendicular to its length.PNPIN / Locks a model element in place.PP or CTRL-1 or VP PROPERTIES; TOGGLE PROPERTIESPALETTE / Toggles the Properties palette.PTPAINT / Opens the Paint tool.RC COPE:REMOVE COPING / Removescoping.RESCALE / Resizes the selected element.RO ROTATE / Rotates selected elementaround an axis.RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a referenceplane using drawing tools.SF SPLIT FACE / Divides the face of anelement into regions for application ofdifferent materials.SnapsUP UNPIN / Unpins an element that is lockedin position or an element that is driven byits host system.PC SNAP TO POINT CLOUDS / Snaps topoint cloud.SCCENTERS / Snaps to center.SEENDPOINTS / Snaps to endpoints.SIINTERSECTIONS / Snaps to intersection.SMMIDPOINTS / Snaps to midpoint.Navigation BarSNNEAREST / Snaps to nearest.SOSNAPS OFF / Turns snaps off.32 2D MODE / Navigates the view using only2D navigation options.SP PERPENDICULAR / Snaps toperpendicular.3F FLY MODE / Simulates flying through amodel.SQVH HIDE IN VIEW:HIDE CATEGORY / Hidesan element category from view.3O OBJECT MODE / Navigates and reorientsthe view in the direction of the controllercap.3W WALK MODE / Simulates walkingthrough a model.QUADRANTS / Snaps to quadrant.SR SNAP TO REMOTE OBJECTS / Snaps toobjects that are not near the element.SS TURN OVERRIDE OFF / Turns off overridefeature.STTANGENTS / Snaps to tangent.ZA ZOOM ALL TO FIT / Zooms to fit all inview.SW WORK PLANE GRID / Snaps to the workplane grid.ZE or ZF or ZXZOOM TO FIT / Zooms to fit.SXPOINTS / Snaps to points.ZO or ZV ZOOM OUT(2X) / Zooms out the projectview by 2X.SL SPLIT ELEMENT / Cuts an element (suchas a wall or line) at a selected point.ZP or ZC PREVIOUS PAN/ZOOM / Returns toprevious pan or zoom.TR TRIM/EXTEND TO CORNER / Trims orextend one or more elements to form acorner.ZR or ZZZOOM IN REGION / Zooms to a region.ZSZOOM SHEET SIZE / Zooms to sheet size.6

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDSStructureSystemBM STRUCTURAL FRAMING: BEAM / Addsa load-bearing structural beam element tothe building model.AT AIR TERMINAL / Places a register, grille ordiffuser.BR STRUCTURAL FRAMING: BRACE / Addsdiagonal members that are connected tobeams and columns.CM PLACE A COMPONENT / Place acomponent.PAPIPE ACCESSORY / Adds pipe accessories.PF PIPE FITTING / Draws a pipe fitting in apiping system.PIPIPE / Draws rigid piping.CNCONDUIT / Draws a rigid conduit run.BS STRUCTURAL BEAM SYSTEM;AUTOMATIC BEAM SYSTEM / Creates alayout that is used to control the numberand spacing of a series of parallel beams.CTCABLE TRAY / Draws a cable tray run.CV CONVERT TO FLEX DUCT / Converts asection of rigid duct to flexible duct.RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a referenceplane using drawing tools.CL COLUMN; STRUCTURAL COLUMN /Adds a vertical load-bearing element tothe building model.DA DUCT ACCESSORY / Adds ductaccessories, such as dampers, in ductsystems.SKCM PLACE A COMPONENT / Place acomponent.DF DUCT FITTING / Places duct fittings(elbows, tees, end caps, and so on) in ductsystems.FT STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION: WALL /Creates a wall foundation for the buildingmodel.DT DUCT / Draws ductwork in the buildingmodel.GR GRID / Places column grid lines in thebuilding design.EE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT / Placeselectrical equipment, such as panels andswitch gear.LLLEVEL / Places a level in view.RN REINFORCEMENT NUMBERS / Defines oredits numbering sequences by partition forrebar and fabric sheets.RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a referenceplane using drawing tools.SB FLOOR:FLOOR: STRUCTURAL / Addsstructural floors to a building model.WA WALL; WALL:WALL: ARCHITECTURAL /Creates a non-bearing wall or a structuralwall in the building model.EWPX PLUMBING FIXTURE / Places a plumbingfixture.SPRINKLER / Places a sprinkler.TF CABLE TRAY FITTING / Places cable trayfittings.ARC WIRE / Draws an arced wire run.FD FLEX DUCT / Draws flexible ductwork inthe building model.FPFLEX PIPE / Draws flexible pipes.LF LIGHTING FIXTURE / Adds a lightingfixture element.ME MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT / Placesmechanical equipment such as boilers,furnaces or fans.NF CONDUIT FITTING / Places conduitfittings.7

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDSViewView Control BarFN9 SYSTEM BROWSER / Finds componentsthat are not assigned to a system.CX TOGGLE REVEAL CONSTRAINTSMODE / Toggles the constraints in a view.RR RENDER / Creates a photorealistic imageof the building model.KS KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS / Assigns keysequences to tools.GD GRAPHIC DISPLAY OPTIONS / Opens theGraphics dialog box.PP or CTRL-1 or VP PROPERTIES;

Keyboard Shortcut Commands by Category . excluded parts and elements. RG REMOVE FROM GROUP / Removes elements from a group. . DM MIRROR - DRAW AXIS / Reverses the position of a selected model element, using a user-generated line as the mirror axis. EH HIDE IN VIEW:HIDE ELEMENTS / Hides .