Search function

[Stefan_b]

Hello, 

 

I'm coming from AutoCAD and is brand new to Vectorworks. As I learn i really miss the function to just type the command you need to be done. In Vectorworks you need to click and look trough menus to find functions and options. As new, I know what I want to do, and I know what the functions is called. At least I know different variations of typical names of that function. 

Also, when you search online to find out how to do stuff, menus and buttons are different for each type of Vectorworks and each "model". Even though the function and command is the same. Making it even harder to find out how to do the things you need to get done. 

 

I don't say do it like Autocad, but it would be nice to be able to have a search system for functions and menus, so you don't have to click and manually look for all the things you want to do. 

[Tony Kostreski]

Hi @Stefan_b,

 

Assuming you are in Vectorworks 2021 have you tried using "Quick Search"? By default the shortcut key is "f". Double-check in the Vectorworks Preferences if you have this disabled.

You can type any command/tool and it will appear. Also, make use of the "Smart Options Display"...very handy and I believe the default shortcut key is "spacebar".

I hope this helps 🙂