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LightWave 3D is a modeling, animation, and rendering package known for its split Modeler and Layout workflow used in film, broadcast, and visualization. Learning its shortcuts cuts down on tool hunting, making mesh editing, navigation, and viewport control far quicker during long sessions.

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All LightWave 3D keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

Layout
Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
↑
←
↓
→

+ 1 more control in the table below

40 shortcuts

Modeler 9

Action Shortcut
Bevel (Modeler) B
Extrude Tool (Modeler) ShiftE
Toggle Faces / SubPatches (Modeler) Tab
Smooth Shift (Modeler) ShiftF
Knife Tool (Modeler) ShiftK
Mirror Tool (Modeler) ShiftV
Make Polygon (Modeler) P
Merge Points (Modeler) M
Cut (Modeler) CtrlX

View 8

Action Shortcut
Fit All Items in View (Layout) A
Fit Selected Items in View ShiftA
Single Viewport On/Off 0
Zoom In .
Zoom Out ,
Toggle View: Back/Front 1
Toggle View: Top/Bottom 2
Center View on Mouse Pointer G

Selection 6

Action Shortcut
Selection Mode: Point (Modeler) CtrlG
Selection Mode: Polygon (Modeler) CtrlH
Change Selection Mode (Modeler) Space
Select All Objects (Layout) CtrlA
Select Connected (Modeler) ]
Drop / Restore Selection (Modeler) /

Tools 5

Action Shortcut
Move Tool T
Rotate Tool Y
Stretch / Scale Tool H
Drag Tool (Modeler) CtrlT
Numeric Input / Options N

General 3

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Redo Z
Switch Between Layout and Modeler F12

File 3

Action Shortcut
Save Object / Save Scene S
Save Object As / Save Scene As CtrlS
Load Object (Modeler) / Load Scene (Layout) CtrlO

Render 3

Action Shortcut
Render Current Frame (Layout) F9
Render Scene (Layout) F10
Render Properties (Layout) CtrlP

Layout 2

Action Shortcut
Clone Current Item (Layout) CtrlC
Auto Key On/Off (Layout) ShiftF1

Windows 1

Action Shortcut
Surface Editor Open/Close F5

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Windows edition · 40 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential LightWave 3D shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Does the poster include every LightWave 3D shortcut?
LightWave 3D has 40 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
Is this an official LightWave 3D product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by LightWave 3D. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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