Create Hotkeys for your Aliases

Instant aliases enable users to run Rhino shortcuts as a single keystroke without pressing Enter. Try Instant aliases for your most common commands and streamline your modeling process!

Try It

  1. Download Rhino 9 WIP for Windows or Mac.
  2. Download and open the ia-floorplan.3dm model.
  3. The Top view will be zoomed to focus on a portion of the floorplan.
  4. Run the Options command, or go to the Tools menu > Options > Aliases.
  5. Search for the ZE alias that corresponds to the '_Zoom _Extents command macro.
  6. In the the far right column titled Instant +/-, select to add a check mark to '_Zoom _Extents. This will enable the instant functionality.
  7. Press the button in Options to save the changes.
  8. Type ZE in the Command Prompt without pressing Enter. The '_Zoom _Extents macro will zoom the Top view to the extents of the entire floorplan.
  9. Try it on your own! Enable this on your favorite commands and macros!
  10. Please ask questions and give feedback on the Discourse Forum.

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