13 Replies Latest reply on Sep 15, 2016 10:27 AM by Christian Chu

Can I create a hot-key for "Repeat Last Command?"

Jory Blagden Sep 14, 2016 4:25 PM

I need to create a table. We have a table template setup with 10 rows and the appropriate headers. The problem is that I need over 100 lines......so the brilliant thing to do is to rmb - insert - add row below repeatedly. My hand is developed carpel tunnel and my eyes have lost over -2.0 since I started.

Is there anyway to create a hot-key for the "repeat last command" so I can simply hit CNTL+_ ?

I'll try to research it a little tomorrow as I'm headed out the door but I wanted to post the question in case someone could point me to how to do it tonight. I'd love to come in tomorrow and have a solution. In excel it is CNTL+Y I think. I haven't used it in a while. I'd love to do that in SW.

Thanks for any input!

Re: Can I create a hot-key for "Repeat Last Command?"

Christian Chu Sep 14, 2016 4:27 PM (in response to Jory Blagden)

Just hit "Enter" to repeat the previous command
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  Jory Blagden Sep 14, 2016 5:02 PM (in response to Christian Chu)
  
  Is it really that easy? Wow. Revoke my CAD card. Lol. I'll try it in the morning. Thanks. I don't use the keyboard much with SW. Nothing like I do with AutoCad.
  
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    Christian Chu Sep 14, 2016 5:06 PM (in response to Jory Blagden)
    
    Yes, there are some "bad" and "good" but sometimes it turns out "ugly" and guys just hate it
    
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      Jory Blagden Sep 14, 2016 7:26 PM (in response to Christian Chu)
      
      At least sw2016 has't crashed today. That's a plus. I wonder if they have a wall of fame for crash report comments. I sent in four yesterday. Lol
      
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  Jory Blagden Sep 15, 2016 6:36 AM (in response to Christian Chu)
  
  Christian Chu wrote:
  
  Just hit "Enter" to repeat the previous command
  This does not work. Is there somewhere to setup what the enter key does like there is in AutoCAD that I'm not seeing?
  
  It works for SW commands like LINE and CIRCLE and that stuff, but it doesn't work for the embedded excel table stuff that has never really "excelled" in the sw environment.
  
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    Christian Chu Sep 15, 2016 10:27 AM (in response to Jory Blagden)
    
    make sure you uncheck "Single command per pick" in the tool, option
    
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  Kelvin Lamport Sep 15, 2016 9:31 AM (in response to Christian Chu)
  
  It is what it is, but in my opinion using the Enter key as a repeat function is crazy. I believe most programmes use the Enter key to complete or end a function, not repeat it.
  
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Re: Can I create a hot-key for "Repeat Last Command?"

John Christensen Sep 15, 2016 8:41 AM (in response to Jory Blagden)

Under tools, customize, keyboard
Search for Repeat Last Command
Set the shortcut as "Enter"
Double checking under "Edit, Repeat Last Command", there should be an indication that "Enter" is the shortcut assigned.
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  Jory Blagden Sep 15, 2016 9:05 AM (in response to John Christensen)
  
  Mine shows that already. It still doesn't "repeat last command" inside of a table.
  
  Insert a new table.
  Add a new row to the bottom.
  Hit enter. It doesn't repeat. It will if you right click and then click "repeat last command"....but the enter key won't repeat the command inside the table for me.
  
  It is setup like you say.
  
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John Christensen Sep 15, 2016 9:18 AM (in response to Jory Blagden)
I was able to locate two macros that add a row to a table.
Addrow, for general tables
RevTab, for revision tables

These may be able to be set up with a hot key.

RevTab.swp.zip 8.0 KB

AddRow.swp.zip 14.2 KB
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  Jory Blagden Sep 15, 2016 9:27 AM (in response to John Christensen)
  
  Great idea. I've never thought to use a macro. I'll try it when I get a few extra minutes today. Thanks!
  
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  Jory Blagden Sep 15, 2016 9:46 AM (in response to John Christensen)
  
  John Christensen wrote:
  
  I was able to locate two macros that add a row to a table.
  Addrow, for general tables
  RevTab, for revision tables
  
  These may be able to be set up with a hot key.
  John NAILED IT!!! Thank you, very much. I loaded the new macro and assigned it as ctrl+enter.
  
  Works perfectly! Gacias, Sir.
  
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Re: Can I create a hot-key for "Repeat Last Command?"

John Stoltzfus Sep 15, 2016 9:34 AM (in response to Jory Blagden)

Really dumb question for ya, Couldn't you use BOM's with specific Custom Properties?
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