Bryce Heventhal
Learn essential Autodesk Fusion keyboard shortcuts and how to create custom shortcuts for the commands you use most. Get shortcuts for Extrude, Move, Press Pull, Sketch Dimension, and more.
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Keyboard shortcuts in Autodesk Fusion give you faster access to frequently used design and modeling commands without navigating menus and toolbars. Fusion includes default shortcuts for common commands like Extrude, Line, Move, Press Pull, and Sketch Dimension, and you can create custom shortcuts for the commands you use most.
You can create custom keyboard shortcuts in Autodesk Fusion by finding a command in the toolbar or menu, selecting the three-dot menu, and choosing Change Keyboard Shortcut. Enter your preferred key or key combination, and Fusion will alert you if the shortcut conflicts with a reserved command.
What are the most useful keyboard shortcuts in Autodesk Fusion?
Some of the most useful Autodesk Fusion keyboard shortcuts are S for command search, E for Extrude, L for Line, M for Move, Q for Press Pull, and D for Sketch Dimension.
- S: Brings up the command search and design shortcuts menu anywhere in your workspace.
- E: Extrude your 2D sketch into 3D geometry.
- L: Draw a line in sketch mode.
- M: Activate the Move tool for repositioning elements.
- Q: Use Press Pull for fast extrusions and cuts.
- D: Sketch Dimension lets you quickly add precise measurements.
- P: Project geometry from elsewhere into your sketch plane.
- O: Offset selected sketch geometry.
- V: Toggle the visibility of selected bodies.
- F6: Zoom to fit your model in view.
Modifiers make these even more powerful. For example, holding Shift plus the middle mouse button lets you orbit, and using Ctrl with a number key changes display styles. Double-clicking the mouse wheel instantly fits the design to your screen.
What does the S key do in Autodesk Fusion?
Pressing S opens the Fusion Shortcut dialog, where you can search for commands and access frequently used tools. You can also add commands to the shortcuts area, making the S key a fast way to reach the tools you use most often.
How do you create custom keyboard shortcuts in Autodesk Fusion?
To create a custom keyboard shortcut in Autodesk Fusion, locate the command you want to customize, open its options menu, select Change Keyboard Shortcut, and enter your preferred key combination.
3. Choose your own key combination (including Shift, Ctrl, or Alt modifiers). Fusion will alert you if there’s a conflict with system-defined shortcuts (for example, Ctrl+S for save is reserved).
Your custom shortcuts travel with your Fusion account – no matter what computer you use.
Check out the video below to see custom keyboard shortcuts in action:
What other shortcuts can you use in Autodesk Fusion?
Keyboard shortcuts in Fusion don’t stop with alphanumeric keys. The right-click “marking menu” offers another controllable layer. For example, in sketches, you can:
- Right-click to access the marking menu—drag in a direction or use the context menu to quickly select tools.
- Use contextual options that change based on what entity (edge, face, or body) is selected, speeding up modeling and editing.
Tips for adoption
- Watch default shortcut hints appear next to commands in dropdown menus.
- Practice with cheat sheets or sticky notes to memorize new commands—many resources are available online.
- Don’t overlook the S key: use it to gather your most-used commands into a personalized, always-available shortcut menu.
Frequently asked questions about custom keyboard shortcuts
- Can I use more than 1 alpha key? No. CKS will take any combination of modifier keys, but will only take one alphanumeric key.
- Can Finish Sketch have a key combo? Yes!
- Can I assign keys to stop sketch? Yes!
- Why can’t I use Command + S as a custom key combo? Some key combos are off-limits to CKS since they have system-level priority. These key combos are:
Now you know how to easily set custom keyboard shortcuts in Fusion! Ready to get started on your next project?
Some commonly used Fusion shortcuts include S for command search and shortcuts, E for Extrude, L for Line, M for Move, Q for Press Pull, and D for Sketch Dimension. The most useful shortcuts will depend on the tools you use most frequently.
Find the command you want to customize in the Fusion toolbar or menu. Open the command’s options, select Change Keyboard Shortcut, and enter the key or key combination you want to use. Fusion will alert you if the combination conflicts with a reserved shortcut.
Yes. Fusion lets you create custom keyboard shortcuts for commands so you can access frequently used tools more quickly. You can use modifier keys such as Shift, Ctrl, or Alt with an alphanumeric key, subject to reserved shortcut combinations.
The S key opens command search and design shortcuts, providing quick access to commands within your current Fusion workspace.
Yes. Custom keyboard shortcuts are associated with your Fusion account, so your shortcuts can follow you when you use Fusion on another computer.