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Keyboard Shortcuts

This document outlines the keyboard shortcuts available in the system, providing users with quick and efficient navigation, editing and tool selection capabilities. These shortcuts enhance workflow efficiency when working with geospatial imagery and feature manipulation.

  • Translate North: Alt + Up
  • Translate East: Alt + Right
  • Translate South: Alt + Down
  • Translate West: Alt + Left
  • Rotate Clockwise: Ctrl + Right
  • Rotate Counter-Clockwise: Ctrl + Left

Feature Modification​

  • Feature Buffer: Alt + B
  • Feature Smooth: Alt + Q
  • Feature Simplify: Alt + W
  • Feature Union: Ctrl + U
  • Feature Merge: Ctrl + M
  • Feature Merge by Class: Ctrl + D
  • Feature Explode into Polygons: Ctrl + E
  • Feature Polygon Cut: Alt + C
  • Feature Polygon Slice: Shift + C
  • Add To Group: Ctrl + G

Deletion and Selection​

  • Delete Selection: Delete
  • Delete Selection Permanently: Shift + Delete

Settings and Project Operations​

  • Open Settings: Ctrl + ,
  • Open Project: Ctrl + O

View Toggles​

  • Toggle Grid: G
  • Toggle Area Visibility: A

Drawing and Editing​

  • Finish Drawing: Enter
  • Abort Drawing: Space
  • Toggle SAM Wand Preview Style: T

Modifier Keys​

  • Multi-Select Modifier: Shift
  • Box Select Modifier: Shift
  • Box Deselect Modifier: Ctrl
  • Delete Coordinate Modifier: Ctrl
  • Drag Modifier: Alt
  • Snap Modifier: Shift
  • Freehand Modifier: Ctrl

Tool Selection Shortcuts​

  • Tool - Select: 1
  • Tool - Move: 2
  • Tool - Edit: 3
  • Tool - Training Area: 4
  • Tool - Testing Area: Shift + 4
  • Tool - Assessment Point: 5
  • Tool - Polygon: 6
  • Tool - Paint Brush: 7
  • Tool - SAM Wand: 8
  • Tool - Class Painter: 9
  • Tool - Scalpel: X
  • Tool - Measuring Tape: Q
  • Open Class Selector: C

Clipboard Actions​

  • Copy: Ctrl + C
  • Cut: Ctrl + X
  • Paste: Ctrl + V
  • Undo: Ctrl + Z
  • Redo: Ctrl + Y

Project Snapshot Controls​

  • Save Project Snapshot: Ctrl + S
  • Open Save Project Snapshot Dialog: Ctrl + Alt + S
Tip

You can make changes to these shortcuts by doing the following:

  • In the top left corner of the TytonAI console, Select File -> Settings.
  • Navigate to the keyboard shortcuts at the bottom of the window.
Tip
  • These shortcuts streamline interaction with the system, improving workflow efficiency.
  • The modifier keys allow for advanced selection and editing functionality.
  • Users can toggle visibility options and quickly switch between editing tools using dedicated shortcuts.