![]() All you have to do is start typing your command and it automatically brings up a filtered list based on what you are able to do with the object you have selected. The key is X on the keyboard and it brings up a simple search box. It has revolutionized the way that I find features and commands. Setting up your own shortcuts is key as there are quite a few tools with no predefined shortcut ‘X' – The search featureīack in 2014, 3ds Max introduced a wonderful shortcut key. ![]() If you want to confirm the shortcut then hit Assign and begin using the shortcut. It will bring up your selection and tell you if it is alright assigned to another action. Place your cursor into the Hotkey text field and press your desired set of keys. Utilizing the same dialog box as in step 1, select the Action that you want to assign a Hotkey to. Once inside you can move between each Group and Category to find the tool that you want and its associated shortcut key.Īll of the 3ds Max shortcuts can be found in the customization menu Setting up your own shortcuts ![]() You can do that by heading over to the Customize menu and Customize User Interface. There are a multitude of websites which detail the shortcut keys for various common tasks, but the easiest way is to view them in 3ds Max. In this article we will look at some of the shortcuts which I consider to be essential and even how to set up your own shortcuts. Faffing around through laborious menus and rollouts will only slow you down and frustrate you. If you do any task on a regular basis then it's worth knowing its shortcut. I can't stress enough how important shortcuts are. Improving your 3ds Max workflow – previous chapters: Better modeling workflow Handling massive scenes 3ds Max animation tools Organic placement using MassFx An introduction to Particle Flow Adding natural movement with the Flex modifier Getting the most out of the slate material editor Shortcuts are invaluable because they speed up your workflow and enable you to focus on the things that matter. Paul Hatton gets to grips with the most essential shortcut keys in 3ds Max – speed up your workflow and make more time for your creations!
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