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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 (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

33 shortcuts

View/Camera 14

Action Shortcut
Top view Ctrl4
View All CtrlShiftV
Bottom view Ctrl5
Left view Ctrl6
Right view Ctrl7
Front view Ctrl8
Back view Ctrl9
Diagonal view Ctrl0
Zoom In Ctrl+
Zoom Out Ctrl−
Center view CtrlShift0
Show Edges Ctrl1
Show Axes Ctrl2
Show Crosshairs Ctrl3

Editor 9

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlShiftZ
Find CtrlF
Find and Replace CtrlAltF
Comment CtrlD
Find Next CtrlG
Uncomment CtrlShiftD
Indent CtrlI
Unindent CtrlShiftI

File 5

Action Shortcut
Save CtrlS
Open CtrlO
New CtrlN
Reload F3
Save As CtrlShiftS

Render/Preview 3

Action Shortcut
Preview F5
Render F6
Reload and Preview F4

Export 2

Action Shortcut
Export as STL F7
Copy viewport image CtrlShiftC

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Windows edition · 33 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential OpenSCAD shortcuts for Windows — 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 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 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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