Run any editor action instantly by typing its name
Press Cmd+K to search every action, tool, and context command without leaving the canvas.
The command palette is a search-as-you-type launcher that surfaces every registered editor action in one place — tool activations, view changes, panel toggles, exports, and context verbs for your current selection. It replaces the need to hunt through toolbars or right-click menus when you know roughly what you want to do but not exactly where it lives. The palette opens from anywhere on the canvas and closes the moment you run a command or press Escape, keeping your workflow uninterrupted.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd+K / Ctrl+K | Open the command palette |
| Arrow Up / Down | Move highlight up or down |
| Enter | Run the highlighted command |
| Escape | Close the palette |
Open the palette
Press Cmd+K on macOS or Ctrl+K on Windows and Linux while the canvas is focused. The palette opens instantly with the search field focused and ready to type. You can also click the Search commands button in the top bar to open it with the mouse.
Type to filter
Start typing any part of the action name — for example "group", "mirror", or "export". Both sections of the palette filter live as you type, narrowing the list with each keystroke. You do not need to match from the beginning of the name; partial matches work anywhere in the label.
Use context actions for the current selection
When one or more objects are selected on the canvas, the Actions for selection section appears at the top of the palette. It lists verbs that apply specifically to what you have selected — such as Group, Duplicate, Mirror, Delete, or Edit profile. This section is based on the current selection; other unavailable registered commands appear separately with an explanation.
Browse all commands
The All commands section lists every registered editor action regardless of selection. This includes activating drawing tools, switching between 2D and 3D view, opening the plant browser, toggling panels, and running exports. Commands that cannot run appear in a separate Unavailable section with their reason. They are dimmed and cannot be run or reached with the result-selection arrow keys. Change the selection or editor context to meet the stated condition.
Navigate and run with the keyboard
Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move the highlight through the list across both sections. Press Enter to execute the highlighted command — the palette closes automatically once the action runs. You can also click any row directly to run it.
Close without running
Press Escape to close the palette without running anything. Clicking anywhere outside the palette also dismisses it. Your canvas selection and editor state remain exactly as they were.
The command palette doubles as a shortcut reference. Many rows display their keyboard shortcut next to the action label — type the action name to find it, then note the shortcut shown on the right so you can use it directly next time.
The shortcut is suppressed when a text input field or dialog is focused, so it never interferes with typing in inspectors or forms. Click on the canvas background first if Cmd+K does not respond.
Frequently Asked Questions
The command shortcut does nothing. What should I check?
Move focus out of a text input or dialog, then press Ctrl+K. You can also use command search in the top bar.
Why is a command unavailable?
Check its explanation in Unavailable. A command can require a different selection or editor context. Dimmed unavailable rows cannot be run.
How do I find a drawing tool?
Search its current name, such as Curve, Rectangle or Circle. A matching command uses the same action as its normal editor control.