F2 is the Shortcut key to show the full command list in text so that it can be copied and thoroughly checked, this is mainly used for testing.
F3
F3 is the Shortcut key to toggle object snap, which is used to snap the cursor to certain customizable key points on an object, such as an endpoint, midpoint or centre.
F4
F4 is the Shortcut key for 3D OSnap. 3D Osnap is the 3D version of Object Snap. This allows the designer to snap their cursor to key points on a 3D Object, such as endpoints and centres.
F5
F5 is the Shortcut key for Isoplane, allowing the designer to draw at a 30 degree angle, aiding with isometric drawing.
F6
F6 is the Shortcut key for the Dynamic UCS, which allows objects build on slanted objects to be slanted in the same way as the original object. Useful for creating stacked object designs.
F7
F7 is the Shortcut key to toggle the grid in the modelspace.
F8
F8 is the Shortcut key for Ortho mode, which allows drawing at exactly 90 degrees, useful for drawing squared corners and even drawings.
F9
F9 is the Shortcut key for Snap, which allows the cursor to lock onto the grid when drawing objects.
F10
F10 is the Shortcut key for Polar mode, which is similar to Ortho mode, but the designer can choose their own angle.
F11
F11 is the Shortcut key for toggling Object Snap Tracking, this is the line that appears when you hover over an object snap marker, then a line will show which the cursor will snap to, which can be used to create objects in line with others.
F12
F12 is the Shortcut key for Dynamic Input, which changes where the typing of the commands appears, whether it appears next to the cursor or in the command bar along the bottom of the screen.
Q
Q is the Shortcut key for QuickSave, this is also accesible by Ctrl+S, which updates the DWG file with a more recent save.
W
W is the Shortcut key to write a block, which creates a block and saves it.
E
E is the Shortcut key for Erase, which deletes the selected object(s) completely.
R
R is the Shortcut key for redraw, which when using BLIPMODE will remove marker blips from the viewport.
T
T is the Shortcut key for Multiline Text, a way to annotate your drawings with text.
I
I is the Shortcut key for Insert, which is used to insert blocks into drawings.
O
O is the Shortcut key for offset, which is used to create parralel lines a set distance from an original.
P
P is the Shortcut key for Pan, which is used to turn the cursor into a panning cursor, which allows you to click and drag to move the camera.
A
A is the Shortcut key for Arc, which allows the designer to draw a curved line.
S
S is the Shortcut key for Stretch, which elongates the length of a line.
D
D is the Shortcut key to bring up the dimension style. This changes how the dims looks in the drawing.
F
F is the Shortcut key for Fillet, this creates a rounded curve between two lines.
G
G is the Shortcut key for group, which groups together multiple objects into an easily moveable and scalable group.
H
H is the Shortcut key for Hatch, which allows the designer to place a pattern to fill a closed shape.
J
J is the Shortcut key for Join, which joins lines together to create a closed shape.
L
L is the Shortcut key for line, which create a straight line.
Z
Z is the Shortcut key for zoom, which can be used to centre the camera on an object as well as to change the view point.
X
X is the Shortcut key for explode, which seperates a shape into single lines, arcs and faces.
C
C is the Shortcut key for circle, which draws a circle with a chosen radius.
V
V is the Shortcut key for View, which is used to save a view and come back to it.
B
B is the Shortcut key for block, which creates a block of multiple objects that can be inserted later.
M
M is the Shortcut key for move, which allows the designer to select objects and move them precisely, choosing a base point and an insertion point.
