When using Opus, there are many common commands that are used. Listed below are some useful shortcuts and links to further information.
Common Keyboard Shortcuts
Shortcut keys allow the user to press one key to perform a specific function.
F2 - Centre on Cursor.
F3 - Zoom In.
F4 - Zoom Out.
F5 - Zoom Extents.
F6 - Zoom Selected.
F8 or 'Ortho' at the command line toggles Ortho mode on and off.
Length - Gives the true combined length of all selected elements.
C will close a polyline.
Ctrl + A - Selects all elements on the drawing.
Esc - Deselects all.
Mouse Shortcuts
You can also use the Scroll Wheel on a mouse, along with keyboard keys, to perform specific functions within Opus.
- Rotating the Scroll Wheel, on its own, will zoom in and out of the screen.
- With the Shift key pressed, the Scroll Button will reduce the Zoom factor by 10.
- Depressing the Scroll Wheel (if supported on your mouse) enables "dragging" of the viewport.
There are many drawing and instruction commands, click on the relevant link below to see specific instructions.
Edit, incorporates:
- Cut - Cut with Base Point - Copy - Copy with Base Point - Paste - Deselect All - Invert Selection
New, incorporates:
- Lines - Circles - Rectangle - Elipse - Arcs - Pierce Point - Perpendicular - Notches - Cutouts - Reference Points - Dimension
Insert, incorporates:
Modify, incorporates:
- Move - Rotate - Align - Grow - Mirror - Offset - Arrays - Fillet - Chamfer - Reference Points - Modify Text
Tools, incorporates:
- Distance - Length - Opus Repair - Reset Styles
View, incorporates:
Dimension Styles - Item Properties... - Summary - Print - Rulers - Original - Dimension
Also, the section on Opus is relevant to this topic.