Authors: Michael Cunningham, Ji Hoon Hyun, Dr. Dong S. Ha
Schematic Bindkeys
Important Bindkeys for Cadence Schematic (v5.1.41)*
| Keystroke |
Function Action |
| Esc (Escape) |
Cancel current function |
| F3 |
Current function option form |
| F6 |
Redraw display |
| Delete |
Delete the selected component or wire |
| Left Click + Draw a Box |
Select in box |
| c |
Copy instance |
| f |
Zoom fit |
| i |
Create instance |
| l (lower case L) |
create wire label |
| m |
Stretch (move with wires attached) |
| Shift + m |
Move (selected only) |
| p |
Create a pin |
| q |
Query (object properties) |
| r |
Rotate |
| Ctrl + r |
Flip (vertical) |
| Shift + r |
Mirror (horizontal) |
| u |
Undo |
| Shift + u |
Redo |
| w |
Create wire |
| x |
Schematic "check" |
| Shift + x |
"Check and Save" |
| e |
Descend in Hierarchy (read) - select component |
| Shift + e |
Descend in Hierarchy (edit ) |
| Ctrl + e |
Ascend in Hierarchy |
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Other Useful Bindkeys for Cadence Schematic (v5.1.41)*
| Key (Stroke) |
Function Action |
| Right Click |
Redo last operation |
| [ |
Zoom out |
| ] |
Zoom in |
| Scroll |
Zoom |
| Right Click + Draw Box |
Zoom to box |
| Shift + Right Click + Box |
Zoom out (Fits current view into box selection size) |
| z |
Zoom in (select with box) |
| Ctrl + z |
Zoom out (select with box) |
| h |
Highlight wire labels and/or Instances |
| Shift + h |
Remove highlighted labels |
| o |
"Display Options" (of schematic) |
| Shift + o |
"Editor Options" |
| Ctrl + a |
Select all |
| Ctrl + d |
Select none |
| e |
Descend in Hierarchy (read) - select component |
| Shift + e |
Descend in Hierarchy (edit ) |
| Ctrl + e |
Ascend in Hierarchy |
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*Note that these are the default bindkeys. Cmd (for Mac users) is the analog of the Windows Ctrl key. A full list of bindkeys can be viewed in the CIW (icfb window) under Options → Bindkey...
Wavescan (Plot) Bindkeys
Useful Bindkeys for Wavescan (v5.1.41)*
| Keystroke |
Function Action |
| c |
Trace cursor |
| v |
Vertical cursor |
| h |
Horizontal cursor |
| d |
Delta cursor |
| m |
Marker |
| a |
Add delta marker relative to current marker |
| f |
Zoom fit |
| Backspace |
Delete a point |
| Delete |
Delete a point |
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Layout XL Bindkeys
Important Bindkeys for Cadence Layout XL (v5.1.41)*
| Keystroke |
Function Action |
| Esc (Escape) |
Cancel current function |
| F2 |
Save |
| F3 |
Current function options form |
| Delete |
Delete the selected object |
| Shift + Left click |
Add to selection |
| Ctrl + Left click |
Remove from selection |
| Left Click + Draw a Box |
select in box |
| Ctrl + a |
Select all |
| Ctrl + d |
Select none |
| Ctrl + r |
Redraw display |
| c |
Copy instnace |
| Shift + c |
Chop |
| e |
Edit display options |
| Shift + e |
Edit layout options |
| f |
Zoom fit |
| g |
Toggle gravity |
| k |
Create ruler |
| Shift + k |
Delete all rulers |
| m |
Move (selected only) |
| m + right click |
Rotate shape |
| Shift + m |
Merge |
| n |
Set snap mode to diagonal |
| Ctrl + n |
Set the snap mode to L90 (90° L bends for paths) |
| Shift + n |
Set the snap mode to orthogonal |
| o |
Create a contact |
| p |
Create a path |
| Shift + p |
Create a polygon |
| q |
Query (object properties) |
| r |
Create a rectangle |
| s |
Stretch |
| u |
Undo |
| Shift + u |
Redo |
| Shift + f |
Set the stop level to max depth (all layers) |
| Ctrl + f |
Set the stop level to zero (floorplan only) |
| Ctrl + z |
Zoom in (by 2x) |
| Shift + z |
Zoom out (by 2x) |
| Directional arrows |
Navigate window (←, →, ↑, ↓) |
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Other Useful Bindkeys for Cadence Layout XL (v5.1.41)*
| Key (Stroke) |
Function Action |
| Right Click |
Redo last operation |
| Right Click + Draw Box |
Zoom to box |
| Shift + Right Click + Box |
Zoom out (Fits current view into box selection size) |
| z |
Zoom in (select with box) |
| Shift + g |
Create a guard ring |
| Shift + o |
Rotate |
| Ctrl + s |
Split |
| Ctrl + t |
Zoom to selected |
| v |
Attach (a device to another) |
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