Appendix C Command Keys

There are several functions in Maxsurf that are not obvious to the user as they rely on key combinations to activate them. This is a summary of the various key combinations and their effects:

§   Modifier Keys

§   Special Keys

§   Control Point Weights

§   Menu Shortcuts

The following keys modify a function while they are held down.

Shift or Ctrl - select of points.

Adds or removes control points from the current selection.

Shift - drag of points.

Constrains movement to horizontal or vertical planes.

Ctrl - drag of points.

Lets you drag control points on a symmetrical surface over the centreline.

Ctrl - while developable surface is drawing

Calculates markers which can later be used as guides for designing a developable surface.

Shift + Ctrl + C

Copies the column headings along with the data in a data window such as control points or markers.

Shift - While starting Maxsurf

Will prompt you to reset the Maxsurf preferences. This will reset the windows registry. For more information see Maxsurf Settings.

Shift + Save

Adds the current surface to the bottom of the list in the Add Surface menu.

The following keys change the weights of the currently selected control points.

The following keyboard shortcuts access menu commands