Custom Hotkeys

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Custom Hotkeys are saved and loaded from the Hotkeys subpalette in the Preferences palette.

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Setting Custom Hotkeys

  1. Press and hold CTRL + ALT and click on the interface item you want to assign a hotkey to. This could be a button, a slider or a palette.
  2. Press the key on your keyboard you want to assign the interface item to or press ESC to exit.

Assign a Palette to a Hotkey

  1. Press and hold CTRL + ALT and click on the palette.
  2. Press the key on your keyboard you want to assign the interface item to or press ESC to exit.

When a hotkey is assigned to a palette the top center of the palette will appear under your cursor when you press the hotkey. If the entire palette can not show within in the interface the palette will be moved vertically upwards until it fits into the ZBrush window.

By default the Alpha, Stroke, Tools, Brushes, Texture and Material palette are assigned to F1 through F6.

Assigning a Brush to a Hotkey

To assign a brush to a key follow the steps below:

  1. Press and hold CTRL + ALT and click on the brush in the Brush palette. You can click on a brush icon in the Brush palette or in the Brush pop-up.
  2. Press the key on your keyboard you want to assign the interface item to or press ESC to exit.

Saving Your Hotkeys

  • To store your hotkeys so they are always useable press Preference: Hotkeys: Store

You can also save your hotkeys in case you do not always want them assigned.

  • To save your hotkeys press Preference: Hotkeys: Save

Loading Hotkeys

  • To load your hotkeys press Preference: Hotkeys: Load

Restore Default Hotkeys

  • To restore your hotkeys to ZBrush's initial hotkey setup press press Preference: Hotkeys: Restore


To Learn About Default Hotkeys and Mouse Actions Click Here.

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