Shortcut Key Reference (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

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