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STAAD.Pro Keyboard Shortcuts for Structural Engineers – 2025 Guide

🏗️ STAAD.Pro Keyboard Shortcuts – Work Faster in Structural Design

STAAD.Pro is one of the most widely used structural analysis and design software for civil and structural engineers. Knowing the right shortcuts can save you hours during modeling, analysis, and design. Here are the essential keyboard shortcuts every STAAD user should know.

🧱 Common Modeling Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Ctrl + NCreate new model
Ctrl + OOpen existing model
Ctrl + SSave current project
Ctrl + ZUndo last action
Ctrl + YRedo
Ctrl + CCopy selected items
Ctrl + VPaste items

🔧 Geometry & Node Tools

ShortcutDescription
NInsert new node
BInsert beam between nodes
GOpen geometry tools
MMove selected entity
RRotate selection
SSnap to grid

📐 View & Display Shortcuts

ShortcutDescription
Ctrl + 1Front view
Ctrl + 2Top view
Ctrl + 3Side view
F3Rotate view
F5Zoom Extents
Ctrl + QClose STAAD.Pro

📊 Analysis & Design

ShortcutAction
F8Run analysis
F9View output file
Alt + DDesign parameters dialog
Alt + LLoad generation dialog
Alt + ROpen results viewer

✅ Why Use STAAD Shortcuts?

  • ⚡ Faster modeling and design workflows
  • ✅ Quick access to tools without mouse dependency
  • 🎓 Great for students preparing for design projects

Note: Shortcut keys may vary slightly depending on the version of STAAD.Pro or user customization settings.

💬 Did we miss a shortcut you use often? Tell us in the comments below!

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