> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gta.clothing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gta.clothing/basics/useful-to-know/shortcuts.md).

# Shortcuts

Learn about our available Shortcuts to boost your workflow

## Introduction

Durty Cloth Tool provides keyboard shortcuts to help you work more efficiently, and **every menu and context menu action can be given one**. Below are the defaults, followed by how to change them.

## **General Shortcuts**

| **Shortcut**     | **Action**                                            |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| CTRL + F         | Focus on the integrated search bar                    |
| CTRL + S         | Save the current project                              |
| CTRL + SHIFT + O | Open an existing project                              |
| CTRL + SHIFT + N | Create a new project                                  |
| CTRL + Q         | Open Quick Look without unloading the current project |
| CTRL + comma     | Open Options                                          |
| CTRL + SHIFT + S | Save the project under a new name                     |
| F5               | Build project                                         |
| F1               | Open What's New                                       |
| CTRL + ALT + E   | Open the Error List                                   |
| CTRL + ALT + L   | Open the Project Logs                                 |

## **Appearance Items List Shortcuts**

| **Shortcut** | **Action**                                                                |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Enter        | Preview the selected appearance item with its first texture in 3D Preview |
| DEL          | Delete the currently selected appearance item(s)                          |
| F2           | Rename the current item, with its existing name selected                  |
| CTRL + O     | Optimize the selected appearance item                                     |
| CTRL + H     | Replace the selected appearance item                                      |
| CTRL + J     | Replace the selected appearance item with a dummy                         |
| CTRL + E     | Show the selected appearance item in file explorer                        |

{% hint style="info" %}
Pressing **F2** with several drawables or several texture variations selected starts a sequential rename. Each item is shown in the 3D preview as you work through the selection, so you can see what you are naming.
{% endhint %}

## **Cloth Drawable Textures List Shortcuts**

| **Shortcut** | **Action**                                                          |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Enter        | Preview the selected cloth drawable with the selected texture in 3D |
| DEL          | Delete the currently selected texture(s)                            |
| F2           | Rename the selected cloth texture                                   |
| CTRL + O     | Optimize the selected cloth texture                                 |
| CTRL + H     | Replace the selected cloth texture                                  |
| CTRL + J     | Replace the selected texture with a dummy                           |
| CTRL + E     | Show the selected cloth texture in file explorer                    |

## Customizing shortcuts

**Options** has a **Keybindings** page listing every action, what it does, where it applies and its current shortcut.

* **Change** any shortcut, **clear** it, or **reset** it to the default. You can also reset all of them at once.
* If the key you pick is already taken, DCT tells you which action currently uses it before you take it over.
* Menus show the shortcut that is **actually in effect**, so a rebound action no longer advertises the old key.
* Actions that never had a shortcut can be given one.
* The **3D preview movement keys** are editable here as well.

{% hint style="info" %}
Some actions are deliberately unassigned by default, for example **Generate Normal & Specular Maps**. Give them a key here if you use them often. See [Normal & Specular Maps](/basics/good-to-know/normal-and-specular-maps.md).
{% endhint %}

## Summary

Utilizing these keyboard shortcuts in **Durty Cloth Tool** will help you quickly manage and preview items, optimize your workflow, and enhance your productivity. Keeping these shortcuts at hand will save you time and reduce the need for excessive mouse interactions, allowing you to focus on creating high-quality clothing content for your projects.