topic Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad in Documentation

shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

cocoloco — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:01:13 GMT

Hi! I am aware that the shortcuts used to explore mode are z,s,d,q. I personally don't like it at all since I don't want to be looking for letters on my keyboard when navigating - hence I would prefer to use arrows, that do not work. (MacBook). Isn't it logical that to move around would be more intuitive with arrows to start with?

Since the arrows just don't work out originally, I thought about adding shortcuts but they don't work (reacts) either?

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

Laszlo Nagy — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:51:01 GMT

I do not see your screenshot very clearly as it is a bit low resolution, but it seems like you are trying to assign Keyboard shortcuts to the "Explore Model" command. That command will enter Explore mode in the 3D Viewpoint. So, assigning shortcuts to that command will not affect how you can navigate once you are in Explore mode. Pressing any of those assigned keyboard shortcuts in 3D will just enter Explore Mode.

Also, normally (unless you chose to hide it at one point) there is a little Info Dialog that shows the Explore Mode keyboard shortcuts, like this:

These shortcuts are hard-coded by default so you will not be able to change them.

However, as you can see on the screenshot, the arrow keys should work for going forward/backward/left/right in Explore Mode. I just tried in Archicad 28 on Windows, and they work for me.

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

Lingwisyer — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:43:04 GMT

GS loves ergonomics...

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

danielk — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:45:14 GMT

The arrows should work without changing any settings (as per Laszlo's screenshot). If they don't, there might be another issue here.

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

cocoloco — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:17:40 GMT

haha thats what I thought it is !

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

cocoloco — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:22:20 GMT

I would be happy if it would be working as well - but Nope. not working. I also turned off "rectangle" app that I use for window rearrangement on iOS w shortcuts in case it would be in the way, but nope.

I should also mention, that the arrows are not working also on the floor plan (or anywhere in the archicad, like layouts etc)

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

cocoloco — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:35:19 GMT

Unfortunately, the arrows in Archicad aren’t working on my end (iOS) - anywhere and in the 3d view. I do recognize the window you referenced, but I had previously selected “Do not show this information next time,” and now I’m unable to find where to reactivate it in the work environment settings.

I followed the instructions from this page: https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/user-guide/88432/, which mention going to Options > Work Environment and using Enable All Informational Messages, but it doesn’t specify exactly where in the Work Environment to access this. I’ve searched through every section and still can’t locate the setting.

Could you please guide me to the specific location within the Work Environment where this can be re-enabled?

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

Barry Kelly — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:39:17 GMT

Also why are your default movement keys - z,s,d,q?

Are you using a different keyboard other than a QWERTY keyboard?

Maybe that is why the arrow keys are not working?

Barry.

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

Lingwisyer — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:51:08 GMT

Probably an AZERTY keyboard. Cocoloco is in France?

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

cocoloco — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:22:20 GMT

I don't have this option , I can't expand the work environment unless I click on it. I also tried to search "enable all informational messages" but nothing comes up. This inconsistency between different archicad and not available online updates is crazyyyyy

Also regarding the keyboard - I have no idea. I am on MacBook /US and my keyboard is qwerty... and not sure why it is different in archaic , I haven't touched these settings

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

cocoloco — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:51:20 GMT

Nope I am in United States and have qwerty keyboard! But in archicad (and I didnt change anything) - the movement is z,s,d,q... and yes I download the us version. 😄

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

Barry Kelly — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:35:52 GMT

It looks like you might have a custom Work Environment applied, I don't see any default menus like that.

The WE will affect what you see in the menus and the keyboard shortcuts.

But I always thought the Explorer shortcuts were hard coded and couldn't be changed - at least I see no way of changing them.

Maybe open your Work Environment palette and apply a default WE.

If you are using custom settings, make sure those profiles have been saved so you can switch back if you need to.

These are the standard WE profiles I have, but I have the AUS template.

You should have similar options for a standard Architectural profile.

Barry.

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

Lingwisyer — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:08:56 GMT

That is even weirder, as hardcoding generally means the physical key does not actually matter, but if you are on a QWERTY keyboard and your movement keys are z, s, d, q then something has either remapped them, or some GS coder coded the glyph rather than the physical key signal and AC thinks that you are using an AZERTY keyboard, when in Explore Mode anyway...

Re: shortcuts for "explore" mode in archicad

Laszlo Nagy — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:42:27 GMT

@cocoloco,

Please report this issue to you local reseller, so they can forward it to Graphisoft HQ for investigation.