Hotkeys make working in TakeCost faster and more efficient. Here are some of the most useful shortcuts:
General
Undo: ⌘ + Z / Ctrl + Z
Redo: ⌘ + Y / Ctrl + Y
Delete Selected: ⌫ / Delete
Select Multiple: ⇧ + Click / Shift + Click
Drawing Tools
Finish Drawing: Esc
Stop Drawing: S
Start New Section: N
Cut Out Section: R
📌 These are especially useful when doing area and linear takeoffs
Precision & Control
Lock to Straight Line: ⇧ (hold) / Shift (hold)
Precision Mode (no snap): ` (hold)
📌 Great for more accurate tracing on complex drawings
Navigation
Zoom In: +
Zoom Out: −
Zoom In / Out: ⌘ + Scroll / Ctrl + Scroll
Pan (keyboard): Arrow keys
Pan (mouse): Click + drag
Reset View: ⌘ + 0 / Ctrl + 0
View Full Hotkey List
To see all available shortcuts:
Click the ? icon (top-right of the drawing page)
Select Keyboard Shortcuts
Pro Tip
Start with these 3:
Esc → finish drawings faster
Shift → straight lines
⌘ + Z / Ctrl + Z → undo instantly
Mastering these alone will significantly speed up your workflow.