Access tools via the keyboard with Position Mapping


 Product(s):OpenBuildings Designer
 Version(s):CONNECT Edition
 Environment:N/A
 Area:Configuration
 Subarea:User Preferences

Problem

How to enable Position Mapping shortcuts with numbers? (Is there a way to make both the menus, and the tools within them, accessed by numbers?)

Solution

Following are the steps to accomplish the above mentioned result:

  1. Go to File > Settings > User > Preferences
  2. In the Category list click Position Mapping
  3. Enable Use Position Mapping and Show Position Mapping Aids.
  4. Go to Tasks & Ribbon: QWERTDFGZXCVB Change it to 1234567890, click OK. 

  5. Then Go to Ribbon under Category. Search for Position-Mapped Groups: Group Popup.

  6. Click on the drop-down arrow, change it to Menu, click OK. 

  7. Wait for some time to get the changes applied and then you are good to go.

Results

Reference

CONNECT Edition - Using Position Mapping to get to Tools Really Quickly!