Keyboard Shortcuts
Master these keyboard shortcuts to work faster in FactoryThread. Shortcuts work throughout the application, with specific shortcuts available in the Designer.
Global Shortcuts
These shortcuts work anywhere in the application:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ? | Open help panel |
| Escape | Close dialogs, panels, and menus |
Designer Shortcuts
These shortcuts work when you're in the Designer:
File Operations
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd/Ctrl + S | Save |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Enter | Preview selected node |
Edit Operations
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd/Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z | Redo |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Y | Redo (alternative) |
| Delete | Delete selected nodes |
| Backspace | Delete selected nodes |
Selection
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd/Ctrl + A | Select all nodes |
| Escape | Clear selection |
| Click + Drag | Draw selection box |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Click | Add/remove from selection |
Canvas Navigation
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Scroll | Zoom in/out |
| Click + Drag (on empty space) | Pan canvas |
| Fit to View button | Show entire workflow |
Node Operations
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Single Click | Select node, open config panel |
| Double Click | Open detailed editor |
| Right Click | Open context menu |
| Drag | Move selected nodes |
Platform Differences
macOS
- Use Cmd (⌘) for command shortcuts
- Option for modifier shortcuts
Windows / Linux
- Use Ctrl for command shortcuts
- Alt for modifier shortcuts
Common Workflows
Quick Save and Preview
- Make changes
- Cmd/Ctrl + S to save
- Select a node
- Cmd/Ctrl + Enter to preview
Undo a Mistake
- Realize mistake
- Cmd/Ctrl + Z to undo
- Repeat for multiple undos
- Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z to redo if needed
Rapid Node Selection
- Cmd/Ctrl + A to select all
- Hold Cmd/Ctrl and click to deselect specific nodes
- Or click and drag to draw a selection box
Quick Help
- Press ? to open help
- Search or browse articles
- Press Escape to close and return to work
Tips for Efficiency
Learn the Essentials First
Start with these core shortcuts:
- Cmd/Ctrl + S - Save
- Cmd/Ctrl + Z - Undo
- Cmd/Ctrl + Enter - Preview
- ? - Help
Build Muscle Memory
Practice shortcuts until they become automatic:
- Save frequently with Cmd/Ctrl + S
- Preview after changes with Cmd/Ctrl + Enter
- Undo immediately when something goes wrong
Use Context Menus
Right-click provides quick access to:
- Node-specific actions
- Grouping options
- Delete and duplicate
- Configuration shortcuts
Accessibility
Focus Navigation
- Tab moves focus between UI elements
- Enter activates focused buttons
- Arrow keys navigate within menus
Screen Readers
FactoryThread is designed to work with screen readers:
- All interactive elements have labels
- Status messages are announced
- Keyboard navigation is fully supported
Next Steps
- Designer Overview - Full interface guide
- Building Flows - Create workflows
- Introduction - Platform overview