Assigning Custom Component Hotkeys

Assigning Components to Hotkeys

For components that you use frequently, you can set up hotkeys to easily place them on the canvas at the touch of a button. This feature is especially useful for components you place repeatedly in your designs, such as resistors, capacitors, or specific ICs.

To assign a component to a hotkey:

1. Place the component that you want to assign to a hotkey on the canvas
2. Select the component and press Shift + 1 through Shift + 5 to assign the currently selected component to number keys 1 through 5
3. To insert the component using the hotkey, simply press the number key (1-5) that was mapped to the component

Tips for Using Component Hotkeys

• Assign your most frequently used components to hotkeys for maximum efficiency
• Consider assigning components in a logical order (e.g., 1 for resistors, 2 for capacitors)
• You can reassign hotkeys at any time by selecting a different component and using the same Shift + number combination
• Component hotkeys work alongside other keyboard shortcuts to speed up your design workflow

Related Shortcuts

In addition to component hotkeys, you can also save and recall viewport positions in the schematic editor:

• Use Shift + 6 through Shift + 9 to save the current viewport position
• Press 6 through 9 to recall the saved viewport position

For a complete list of all available keyboard shortcuts in Flux, see our Keyboard Shortcuts Reference.