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User Guide
Learn about the features and functionality available in Twin Activate.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Define shortcuts to common operations.

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Tutorials
Start using Twin Activate with our interactive tutorials.
User Guide
Learn about the features and functionality available in Twin Activate.
- Model Components
  Learn about the components in Twin Activate models.
- Physical Component Modeling
  Learn about modeling physical components.
- Hydraulic System Modeling
  Learn about modeling hydraulic systems with the Hydraulics library (HydraulicsByFluidon).
- Electrical System Modeling
  Learn about modeling electrical and electronic systems with Modelica and Spice.
- Multibody Mechanical System Modeling
  Learn about modeling multibody dynamic systems.
- Electromagnetic System Modeling
  Learn about modeling electromagnetic systems.
- Simulation
  Learn how to set up, run, and troubleshoot simulations.
- Libraries and Extension Manager
  Learn about block libraries and managing them through the Extension Manager.
- Code Generation
  Learn about generating C code from a Super Block.
- Prepare Twin Activate Models for Use in HyperStudy
  You can use Altair HyperStudyto import Twin Activate SCM files as models.
- Graphical User Interfaces
  Learn about the methods for creating a GUI in Twin Activate.
- Import Tools
  Import Embed diagram models into Twin Activate with the Embed Import tool.
- Export Tools
- Block Builder
  Use the Block Builder tool to easily construct and customize basic blocks and programmable super blocks.
- MAT Explorer
  Use the MAT Explorer interface to explore and load variables from one or more .MAT files, providing a visual way to see the contents of selected .MAT files and to import variables into an OML session.
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  Define shortcuts to common operations.
Reference Guides
Explore the Extended Definitions, OML Guides, Block Library, API Guide and Glossary.
Frequently Asked Questions
You've got questions? We've got answers!

Keyboard Shortcuts

Define shortcuts to common operations.

File


To do this	Press
Open	Ctrl + O
New	Ctrl + N
Import	Ctrl + I
Save	Ctrl + S
Save As	F12
Save All	Ctrl + Shift + F12
Save a Copy As...	F9
Save Selected	Shift + F12
Close	Ctrl + W
Close All	Ctrl + Shift + W
Exit	Ctrl + Q

Edit


To do this	Press
Redo	Ctrl + Y
Undo	Ctrl + Z
Copy	Ctrl + C
Cut	Ctrl + X
Paste	Ctrl + V
Delete	Delete
Rename	F2
Duplicate	Ctrl + D
Switch	Ctrl + T

Edit Blocks


To do this	Press
Super Block	Ctrl + B
Expand Super Block	Ctrl + Alt + X
Show Name	Ctrl + L
Flip	Ctrl + F
Rotate Right	Ctrl + R
Rotate Left	Ctrl + Shift + R
Auto Mask	Ctrl + M
Remove Mask	Ctrl + U
Restore Mask	Ctrl + Shift + M
Left	Ctrl + Shift + L
Right	Ctrl + Shift + R
Bottom	Ctrl + Shift + Down
Top	Ctrl + Shift + Up
Vertical	Ctrl + Shift + V
Horizontal	Ctrl + Shift + H

Simulate


To do this	Press
Run	Ctrl + E
Compile	Ctrl + Alt + C

Tools


To open	Press
OML Editor	Ctrl + H
Model dialog	Ctrl + Alt + M
Context dialog	Ctrl + Alt + D
Setup dialog	Ctrl + Alt + S
Debug File Viewer	Ctrl + Shift + D

View


To view	Press
Maximize Window	Ctrl + Alt + 6
Restore Window	Alt + Shift + X
Full Screen	Shift + F11
Split Vertical	Ctrl + Alt + V
Split Horizontal	Ctrl + Alt + Z
Split Window	Ctrl + Alt + W
New Window	Ctrl + Alt + N

Help


To open	Press
Help	Ctrl + F1

Miscellaneous


To do this	Press
Close All (Ignore Messages)	Ctrl + Shift + F4

Dock Windows


To open	Press
Project Browser	Ctrl + F2
Property Editor	F3
Python Window	F4
Command History	Ctrl + Alt + H
Variable Browser	Ctrl + Alt + R
OML Command Window	F8
File Browser	Ctrl + Alt + F
Demo Browser	F7

Modifying Keyboard Shortcuts

You can modify the default keyboard shortcuts in the Preferences dialog.

From the menu bar, select File > Preferences.
In the Preferences dialog that appears, under Category, select Keyboard Shortcuts.
Select a shortcut that you want to modify and enter a new value.