Process editor shortcuts

This topic describes the shortcut keys that are available for use with the process editor.

Shortcuts in the process editor as a whole

Use these shortcuts when the process editor is highlighted

Key combination Function
TAB Toggles forward through items on the editor. This includes the palette, canvas, properties area, and icons on the task bar.
SHIFT+TAB Toggles backwards through these same objects.

Shortcuts in the canvas area

Use these shortcuts when the canvas area is highlighted

Key combination Function
Arrow keys Arrow keys can serve two functions:
  1. When used inside the canvas, they move the selection to the next closest object in the direction of the arrow you pressed.
  2. When used with drag mode, these keys move the selected object in the direction shown on the key.
[ and ] navigates through all the primary activities
CTRL-arrow changes the active object
CTRL-SHIFT-arrow selects an additional object
SHIFT-arrow selects multiple objects in a sequence
ALT-down moves to the first child within a structured activity
ALT-up moves to the parent if used within a structured activity
/ moves between control links
DEL deletes the selected object
. (decimal key) Enables drag mode for the selected object
ESC Cancels the dragging action
ENTER Commits the dragging action
SHIFT+F10 Opens a context menu
HOME scrolls the canvas area left
END scrolls the canvas area right
PAGE UP scrolls the canvas area up
PAGE DOWN scrolls the canvas area down

Shortcuts in the palette

Use these shortcuts when the palette area.

Key combination Function
SPACE Selects active object when focus is on palette
up and down arrow keys moves through the activities
right arrow expands the flyouts
left arrow collapses the flyouts

Shortcuts in the properties area

Use these shortcuts when the properties area.

Key combination Function
PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN scrolls the properties area (if the scroll bar is visible)
Arrow keys switch tabs when they have focus
Home toggles between minimized, maximize and normal when the whole properties area has focus

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