Selecting entities efficiently, especially in dense 3D models, is a common bottleneck. : Select All. Shift + A : Deselect All. I : Invert Selection.
In the world of mine planning, efficiency isn't just about how fast you think—it’s about how quickly you can translate those thoughts into a 3D model. If you’re still clicking through the "Draw" or "Modify" tabs for every polyline, you're leaving hours of productivity on the table.
: Tilt the 3D camera view looking downward.
: Close open holes or boundaries within a wireframe surface. deswik keyboard shortcuts
Deswik’s CAD engine is highly precise. These shortcuts accelerate the creation, modification, and editing of strings, polygons, and centroids.
: Go to a specific date or task ID in the Gantt chart.
You can map these by adding:
: Recalculate the schedule network and update dependencies.
: While not a traditional "hotkey," mastering the Expression Editor allows you to automate attribute modifications based on layer names or volumes.
Shortcuts can be extended into (short text commands) entered via the command line. For example, typing pt could execute deswik.point.create 0,0,0 . This is configured in the deswik.pgp file (Deswik Program Parameters). I : Invert Selection
Deswik.CAD is a leading parametric mine design and geology modeling software, known for its flexibility and powerful toolset. As with any Computer-Aided Design (CAD) system, proficiency is directly linked to operational speed. Keyboard shortcuts in Deswik serve not merely as alternatives to mouse clicks but as essential tools for maintaining geological and engineering workflow momentum. This paper details the default, customizable, and hidden shortcut ecosystems within Deswik, categorizing them by function (file management, viewport control, object snapping, and editing). Furthermore, it explores best practices for customizing the deswik.keys file and integrating macros to reduce repetitive strain and minimize data entry errors in mine planning.
Bind your most frequent shortcuts (like Escape, Spacebar, and Zoom to Fit) to the side buttons of a multi-button gaming or productivity mouse. This keeps your left hand free for typing coordinates. Keep the Command Line Active
to define working planes for different mine areas, then quickly switching between them using A Healthier Design Life : Tilt the 3D camera view looking downward
In addition to the common shortcuts listed above, there are several advanced Deswik keyboard shortcuts that can help you work more efficiently: