ESC Key Closing Tool


 Product:MicroStation
 Version:V8i, CONNECT
 Environment:N\A
 Area:Configuration
 Subarea:User Preferences

Problem Description

While using a tool the ESC key is pressed to move focus away from tool dialog.
This is so that the 'Enter' key will move focus to the key-in input field.
Instead the ESC key closes the tool.

Steps to Resolve

In MicroStation CONNECT Edition:

  1. Go to File > Settings > User > Preferences > Category: Input

  2. Uncheck the option "ESC exits command"



  3. Click OK and and go to File > Save Settings

In MicroStation V8i Select Series:

  1. Go to, Workspace > Preferences > Category: Input

  2. Uncheck the option "Allow ESC key to stop current command"



  3. Go to, File > Save Settings (CTRL+F)

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 Original Author:Craig Calvin