Undo
Undo the last pattern change.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Pattern Studio keyboard shortcuts
Keep your attention on the pattern while switching tools, editing geometry, and moving through the workspace. This reference covers Pattern Studio only.
Platform keys: use Command on macOS and Ctrl on Windows or Linux.
Shortcuts are ignored while you are typing in most text and number fields.
Editing
Common commands for changing and organizing pattern geometry.
Redo
Redo the last undone change.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Copy
Copy the current selection.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Paste linked
Paste geometry while keeping supported links to the source.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Paste as copy
Paste independent copies of the copied geometry.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Delete selection
Delete the selected pattern elements.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Cancel current tool
Return to Modify & select. When already there, clear the selection.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
| Action | macOS | Windows / Linux | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undo | Undo the last pattern change. | ||
| Redo | Redo the last undone change. | ||
| Copy | Copy the current selection. | ||
| Paste linked | Paste geometry while keeping supported links to the source. | ||
| Paste as copy | Paste independent copies of the copied geometry. | ||
| Delete selection | Delete the selected pattern elements. | ||
| Cancel current tool | Return to Modify & select. When already there, clear the selection. |
Tools
Switch tools without leaving the canvas.
Modify & select
Select, inspect, and move pattern elements.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Pen
Draw lines and curves.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Circle or ellipse
Create a circle or ellipse.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Center arc
Create an arc from its center.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Three-point arc
Create an arc through three points.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
New point
Create a standalone or sliding point.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Create pattern piece
Trace a closed boundary into a pattern piece.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Measure
Measure a distance on the canvas.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Insert text
Add a text annotation.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
| Action | macOS | Windows / Linux | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modify & select | Select, inspect, and move pattern elements. | ||
| Pen | Draw lines and curves. | ||
| Circle or ellipse | Create a circle or ellipse. | ||
| Center arc | Create an arc from its center. | ||
| Three-point arc | Create an arc through three points. | ||
| New point | Create a standalone or sliding point. | ||
| Create pattern piece | Trace a closed boundary into a pattern piece. | ||
| Measure | Measure a distance on the canvas. | ||
| Insert text | Add a text annotation. |
Workspace and view
Navigate the canvas and open the panels you use most.
Zoom to fit
Fit the visible pattern to the canvas.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Zoom in
Increase the canvas zoom level.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Zoom out
Decrease the canvas zoom level.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Object browser
Show or hide the object browser.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Layers
Show or hide the layers panel.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Variables
Show or hide the variables window.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Snap to grid
Turn grid snapping on or off when the grid is visible.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
| Action | macOS | Windows / Linux | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoom to fit | Fit the visible pattern to the canvas. | ||
| Zoom in | Increase the canvas zoom level. | ||
| Zoom out | Decrease the canvas zoom level. | ||
| Object browser | Show or hide the object browser. | ||
| Layers | Show or hide the layers panel. | ||
| Variables | Show or hide the variables window. | ||
| Snap to grid | Turn grid snapping on or off when the grid is visible. |
While drawing and selecting
Keys whose behavior depends on the active tool or interaction.
Constrain drawing angle
Hold while drawing a line to snap its angle.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Add to selection
Hold while selecting to keep the existing selection.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Finish traced piece
Finish the Trace tool when its selected boundary is closed.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Advance Multi Seam
Confirm the current Multi Seam selection and continue.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
| Action | macOS | Windows / Linux | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constrain drawing angle | Hold while drawing a line to snap its angle. | ||
| Add to selection | Hold while selecting to keep the existing selection. | ||
| Finish traced piece | Finish the Trace tool when its selected boundary is closed. | ||
| Advance Multi Seam | Confirm the current Multi Seam selection and continue. |
3D workspace
Shortcuts available when Pattern Studio 3D is enabled.
Single Seam
Connect one seam segment to another.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Multi Seam
Connect several seam segments as one seam.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Arrange
Show or hide 3D arrangement points when the avatar is visible.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Start or pause simulation
Toggle cloth simulation while the pointer is over the 3D view.
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
| Action | macOS | Windows / Linux | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Seam | Connect one seam segment to another. | ||
| Multi Seam | Connect several seam segments as one seam. | ||
| Arrange | Show or hide 3D arrangement points when the avatar is visible. | ||
| Start or pause simulation | Toggle cloth simulation while the pointer is over the 3D view. |
Toolbar buttons and application menus also show their available shortcuts. On touch devices, use the visible controls instead.