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OpenSCAD is a free, script-based 3D CAD modeller for programmers, where solid objects are defined in code rather than drawn interactively. These shortcuts cover the core preview/render loop, view presets, and editor commands that keep the design cycle fast.

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All OpenSCAD keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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

+ 1 more control in the table below

33 shortcuts

View/Camera 14

Action Shortcut
Top view ⌃4
View All ⌃⇧V
Bottom view ⌃5
Left view ⌃6
Right view ⌃7
Front view ⌃8
Back view ⌃9
Diagonal view ⌃0
Zoom In ⌘+
Zoom Out ⌘−
Center view ⌃⇧0
Show Edges ⌃1
Show Axes ⌃2
Show Crosshairs ⌃3

Editor 9

Action Shortcut
Undo ⌘Z
Redo ⇧⌘Z
Find ⌘F
Find and Replace ⌥⌘F
Comment ⌘D
Find Next ⌘G
Uncomment ⇧⌘D
Indent ⌘I
Unindent ⇧⌘I

File 5

Action Shortcut
Save ⌘S
Open ⌘O
New ⌘N
Reload F3
Save As ⇧⌘S

Render/Preview 3

Action Shortcut
Preview F5
Render F6
Reload and Preview F4

Export 2

Action Shortcut
Export as STL F7
Copy viewport image ⇧⌘C

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Mac edition · 33 shortcuts

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every OpenSCAD shortcut?
OpenSCAD has 33 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — 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 macOS edition.
Is this an official OpenSCAD product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenSCAD. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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