| Operation | Standard Method | Shortcut Method | Comments |
| Change the
selected tool (the tool type is indicated by the cursor shape). |
From the menu:
Window/ Show Tools Palette, select the desired tool. |
Tap the Space bar
to alternate between arrow and wiring spool. Use the Tab key to
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Keeping Tools Platte up is useful |
| Access the
Functions Palette |
From the menu:
Window/ Show Functions Palette |
Right click the mouse on a blank part of the program | |
| Replace a function
with a different function. |
Right click on the
function, select replace, choose new function. |
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| Copy a function or
group of functions to clipboard |
Select the
functions to be copied, then from the menu: Edit/Copy Select the functions, |
Ctrl-C | |
| Paste from
clipboard |
From menu:
Edit/Paste |
Ctrl-V | Note that large
sections of the program can be replicated by copying and pasting. |
| Copy functions to another program | Highlight the sections and drag to other program | Note that keeping multiple programs arranged on one computer cam be useful to many groups. | |
| Delete broken
wires |
From the menu:
Edit/Remove Broken Wires |
Ctrl-B | Broken wires can also
be deleted by selecting the wire, then use the delete key. Double clicking the wire will get the whole wire if it is bent. |
| Undo previous
step |
Ctrl-Z | My favorite oops buttons | |
| Autowiring | Click upper right of left icon and upper left of right icon. | Click and hold one icon and tap spacebar. | Wire tool is needed for manual wiring and pointer tool works for autowiring. |