Keyboard Shortcuts

Master these keyboard shortcuts to dramatically speed up your Scoriet workflow. Shortcuts are designed to be memorable and follow common application patterns.

Quick Reference Table

Panel Management

Shortcut	Action	When to Use
Alt + P	Update/refresh current panel	After making changes, to sync with database
Alt + M	Maximize/restore current panel	Focus on one task, then restore to see full workspace
Alt + N	Open in new tab	Open another item without replacing current one
Alt + C	Close current panel	Remove unused panels to declutter workspace
Alt + F	Float/dock current panel	Convert floating window to docked, or vice versa

Navigation

Shortcut	Action	When to Use
Ctrl + Home	Go to Projects home	Quickly return to project dashboard
Ctrl + Tab	Switch to next panel/tab	Navigate between open items
Ctrl + Shift + Tab	Switch to previous panel/tab	Navigate backwards through items
Ctrl + E	Focus sidebar search	Jump to search and find items quickly
Ctrl + F	Find within current panel	Search text in template code or field names

Editing

Shortcut	Action	When to Use
Ctrl + S	Save current item	Save schema, template, or settings changes
Ctrl + Z	Undo last change	Reverse unintended edits
Ctrl + Y	Redo change	Redo after undo
Ctrl + A	Select all	Select all text in field or form
Ctrl + C	Copy	Copy selected text or items
Ctrl + X	Cut	Cut selected text
Ctrl + V	Paste	Paste copied content

Creation and Deletion

Shortcut	Action	When to Use
Ctrl + N	Create new item	New project, schema, template (context-aware)
Ctrl + D	Duplicate item	Clone schema or template to save time
Delete	Delete selected item	Remove unwanted schemas, tables, or templates

Code Generation and Preview

Shortcut	Action	When to Use
Ctrl + G	Generate code	Run template code generation
Ctrl + ,	Show preview	See generated output before committing
Ctrl + Shift + C	Copy generated code	Copy full generated code to clipboard

Settings and Help

Shortcut	Action	When to Use
F1	Open help/documentation	Get quick help on current feature
Ctrl + ,	Open settings	Configure application preferences
Ctrl + Shift + ?	Show shortcuts reference	Quick reference card within the app

info

Shortcuts are shown next to menu items for easy discovery. Look for the shortcut text (e.g., "Alt+P") in menus and buttons.

Platform-Specific Notes

Windows/Linux Users

All shortcuts use Ctrl for multi-key combinations and Alt for panel control:

• Panel control: Alt + letter (e.g., Alt+P for update)
• General editing: Ctrl + letter (e.g., Ctrl+S for save)

Mac Users

Shortcuts automatically adapt:

• Cmd replaces Ctrl (e.g., Cmd+S for save)
• Alt remains for panel control (same as Windows)

Productivity Tips with Shortcuts

Speed Up Your Workflow

Scenario: Editing multiple schemas

1. Alt + N - Open schema in new tab (don't replace current)
2. Ctrl + Tab - Switch between schema tabs
3. Alt + M - Maximize for detailed editing
4. Alt + M - Restore to see full workspace
5. Ctrl + S - Save changes
6. Alt + P - Update if database changed

Time saved: Switch between items without using mouse

Rapid Template Development

Scenario: Writing and testing a new code generation template

1. Ctrl + N - Create new template
2. Start typing template code
3. Ctrl + G - Generate code from template
4. Ctrl + , - Show preview of output
5. Ctrl + Z - Undo template edits to try different approach
6. Ctrl + Y - Redo to get back to previous version
7. Ctrl + S - Save final template

Time saved: Test and iterate without leaving keyboard

Database Schema Comparison

Scenario: Comparing two database schemas side-by-side

1. Open first schema (in left panel)
2. Alt + N - Open second schema in new tab
3. Alt + F - Float first schema panel
4. Drag floating window to secondary monitor or side of screen
5. Click second schema tab to view in original window
6. Both schemas now visible simultaneously

Time saved: Visual comparison without switching views

Batch Operations on Multiple Items

Scenario: Creating multiple similar templates

1. Open base template
2. Ctrl + D - Duplicate template
3. Rename duplicated template
4. Ctrl + S - Save
5. Make small modifications
6. Ctrl + D - Duplicate again for next variation
7. Repeat until all variations created

Time saved: Template duplication is faster than creating from scratch

Customizing Shortcuts

Check Current Shortcuts

To see all available shortcuts in your Scoriet instance:

1. Click Settings in top navigation
2. Go to Keyboard Shortcuts
3. See all shortcuts, their functions, and descriptions
4. Search for shortcuts by action (e.g., "save")

Learning Shortcuts Progressively

Don't try to learn all shortcuts at once:

1. Day 1: Learn Alt+P, Alt+M, Ctrl+S, Ctrl+Tab
2. Day 2: Add Alt+N, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+Y
3. Day 3: Add Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+G
4. Ongoing: Add specialized shortcuts as needed

Memory Aids

Shortcuts use standard mnemonics:

• P = update (Panel content)
• M = Maximize
• N = New
• S = Save
• Z = Z is used for undo historically
• Y = Yes (redo)
• G = Generate

Shortcut Reference Card

Print or bookmark this quick reference:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│         SCORIET QUICK SHORTCUTS         │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ PANEL CONTROL:                          │
│   Alt+P = Update panel                  │
│   Alt+M = Maximize/Restore              │
│   Alt+N = New tab                       │
│   Alt+C = Close panel                   │
│   Alt+F = Float/Dock                    │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ NAVIGATION:                             │
│   Ctrl+Home = Projects home             │
│   Ctrl+Tab = Next panel                 │
│   Ctrl+Shift+Tab = Prev panel           │
│   Ctrl+E = Search sidebar               │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ EDITING:                                │
│   Ctrl+S = Save                         │
│   Ctrl+Z = Undo                         │
│   Ctrl+Y = Redo                         │
│   Ctrl+A = Select all                   │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ GENERATION:                             │
│   Ctrl+N = New item                     │
│   Ctrl+G = Generate code                │
│   Ctrl+, = Show preview                 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘

Accessibility

Keyboard-Only Navigation

Scoriet fully supports keyboard-only users:

• Tab key navigates between UI elements
• Arrow keys expand/collapse tree nodes
• Enter activates buttons and links
• Space toggles checkboxes
• Escape closes panels and dialogs

Screen Reader Support

• All buttons and controls have descriptive labels
• Form fields include accessible labels
• Shortcuts are announced by screen readers
• Navigation structure is semantic HTML

Troubleshooting Shortcuts

Shortcut Not Working?

Check these:

1. Is the correct panel focused? (Some shortcuts require focus on editor)
2. Operating system might override shortcut (e.g., Alt+Tab switches windows)
3. Browser security extensions might intercept shortcuts
4. Check Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts to verify shortcut is enabled

Conflict with Browser/OS Shortcuts

If Scoriet shortcuts conflict with your browser or OS:

1. Go to Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts
2. Find the conflicting shortcut
3. Click to edit and assign a different key combination
4. Choose a key combo that doesn't conflict with your system

Can't Remember a Shortcut?

Use the menus instead:

1. Shortcuts are shown next to menu items
2. Use the mouse to perform the action
3. The tooltip shows the shortcut—you'll learn it naturally over time

tip

Keep Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts page open in a floating panel while learning new shortcuts. Refer to it without losing context of your work.

Advanced Shortcut Usage

Creating Custom Macros

For power users, Scoriet supports recording action sequences:

1. Settings > Advanced > Record Macro
2. Perform your common action sequence
3. Assign a custom shortcut
4. Use the macro anytime with the custom shortcut

caution

Macros are user-specific and project-specific. Export macros if sharing layouts with team members.

Exporting Shortcut Configurations

To share your shortcut setup with team members:

1. Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts > Export
2. Save to a file
3. Share file with teammates
4. They can import: Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts > Import

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Related Topics:

• Working with Panels - Panel operations you can control with shortcuts
• Navigation - Additional navigation methods beyond shortcuts