Shortcut Key Reference

Many frequently used commands are accessible using automated shortcuts known as shortcut keys.

Mechanical Structure Commands

Key

Function

Command

F4

Toggles the object selection mode between top-down and bottom-up.

AMSSMODE

Ctrl+D

Toggles the design navigation mode on or off.

AMSNAVMODE

Ctrl+Shift+X

Activates a component view or a folder.

AMSACTIVATE

Ctrl+Shift+B

Changes the base point of an active component view or folder.

AMSBASE

Ctrl+Shift+E

Edits active component view or folder.

AMSEDIT

Ctrl+Shift+Q

Purges all uninstanced component and folder definitions.

AMSPURGE

Power Commands

Key

Function

Command

Ctrl+Alt+D Creates power dimensions or adds fits and tolerances to existing power dimensions.

AMPOWERDIM

Ctrl+Alt+C Copies an object, along with its mechanical intelligence, to another position in the drawing.

AMPOWERCOPY

Ctrl+Alt+E Edits power objects by automatically invoking the appropriate editing command.

AMPOWEREDIT

Ctrl+Alt+V Creates top, bottom or side views of standard parts.

AMPOWERVIEW

Ctrl+Alt+R Invokes the command used to create a power object you select.

AMPOWERRECALL