Shortcut Keys Used in the Roads Module

This tech tip explains the various shortcut keys (Hot Keys) used in Roads Module.

Roads Windows Shortcut Keys (Hot-Keys)

The following Hot-Keys can be used in the Roads Window, while using Section › Graphical Edit or editing the Vertical Alignment or Edge Levels.

M

Magnify around the cursor.
D De-magnify around the cursor.
R

Redraw the alignment to its limits.
S

Refresh the display
H

Jump to the nearest horizontal alignment point.
G

Jump to the nearest ground line point.
J

Jump to the nearest VPI or Super Elevation change point.
L

Lock the cursor movement to the nearest vertical alignment line (ESC to unlock).
F

(Follow) Toggle Auto-pan on or off. When moving the cursor on the Roads Window, its horizontal position will be tracked with a cross on the Design Center window. If Auto-pan is switched on, the Design Center Window will automatically pan as soon as the cross moves out of view.


Right Click Menu

Right clicking in the Roads Window, while using Section › Graphical Edit brings up the following menu:


Right clicking in the Roads Windows while editing the Vertical Alignment brings up the following menu:


Right clicking in the Roads Windows while editing the Edge Levels brings up the following menu:


These menus give the user access to the most commonly used functions when editing.

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