If a shortcut is preceded by "[n]" then you can enter a number prior to the shortcut to repeat the operation n times. Shortcuts separated by a comma represent equivalents or alternatives, not a sequence. Shortcuts may include vi mappings, GTK+ menu equivalents, and common keyboard keys.
Table 13.12. Playback and Navigation Commands
| Operation | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play | space-bar |
| Stop | Esc |
| Toggle looping | \ |
| Forward one frame | [n] l, right-arrow |
| Backward one frame | [n] h, left-arrow, Ctrl+H |
| Forward one second | [n] w, W, e, W |
| Backward one second | [n] b, B |
| Go to in point | 0, ^ |
| Go to out point | $ |
| Next scene | j, +, down-arrow |
| Previous scene | k, -, up-arrow |
| Go to first frame | gg, Home |
| Go to last frame | G, End |
Table 13.13. Trimming Commands
| Operation | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Set out point | o, d$ |
| Set in point | i, d0, d^ |
| Toggle link | = |
| Toggle insert/overwrite | Insert, Ins |
| Apply overwrite | Enter |
| Insert Before | :r |
| Insert After | :a |
Table 13.14. Editing Commands
| Operation | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cut scene | [n] dd, Ctrl+X |
| Copy scene | [n] yy, Y, Ctrl+C |
| Copy to end of scene | y$ |
| Copy to start of scene | y^, y0 |
| Paste after current frame | [n] p |
| Paste before current frame | [n] P, Ctrl+V |
Table 13.15. Mode Switching Commands
| Operation | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Edit | Esc, F2 |
| Capture | a, A, F3 |
| Timeline | v, F4 |
| FX | C, F6 |
| Export | :W, F7 |
Table 13.16. General Commands
| Operation | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Repeat last command | . |
| Split scene before current frame | Ctrl+J |
| Join scene with the next | [n] J |
| Undo | u, Ctrl+Z |
| Reset in and out points | Shift+U |
| Redo | Ctrl+R, Shift+Ctrl+Z |
| Preferences | Ctrl+P |
| Open file | Ctrl+O |
| Insert file before frame | :r |
| Insert (append) file after scene | :a |
| Append file to movie | :A |
| Save movie | :w, Ctrl+S |
| Quit | :q, Ctrl+Q |
| Go to frame | :<numeric>Enter |
While this is about keyboard control, it is also a good place to mention how the mouse wheel works.
Table 13.17. Mouse Wheel Commands
| Operation | (Modifier+)Sroll Direction |
|---|---|
| Forward 10 frames | down |
| Backward 10 frames | up |
| Forward one frame | Shift+down |
| Backward one frame | Shift+up |
| Increase shuttle | Ctrl+down |
| Decrease shuttle | Ctrl+up |