Hotkey Assignments - Library Conflicts
If a Hotkey simply starts with an alpha-numeric character it can inadvertently start searching the Library (only happens if the Library has focus).
In order to avoid this I use Ctrl+Alt+[ a ] as the 1st part of the Hotkey. This insures that the Plan View has focus and the action takes place there. Some of my combinations:
Ctrl+Alt+S --- Stair Tools
Ctrl+Alt+C --- Cabinet Tools (conflicts with COPY/PASTE but I don't use that anyway)
Ctrl+Alt+D --- Door Tools
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There are a couple ways to activate the Library. The most effective I've found though (at least for Windows machines) is the following keystroke sequence:
Alt (activates the file menu)
Menu key (has the effect of right clicking up in the menu)
Down arrow (selects the Library Browser)
Enter (closes the Library Browser down)
Alt (activates the file menu again)
Menu key (has the effect of right clicking up in the menu again)
Down arrow (selects the