10 Shortcuts and Tricks to Speed Up Your Work in EdytorNCEdytorNC is a powerful tool for creating, editing, and managing code and CNC-related files. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, mastering a handful of shortcuts and productivity tricks can significantly reduce repetitive tasks and speed up your workflow. Below are ten practical shortcuts and tips that will help you get more done in less time.
1. Master the Basic Keyboard Shortcuts
Learn the essential keyboard shortcuts for actions like copy, paste, undo, redo, save, and find. These are the foundation of faster editing.
- Ctrl/Cmd + S — Save quickly.
- Ctrl/Cmd + Z / Ctrl/Cmd + Y — Undo/Redo.
- Ctrl/Cmd + C / Ctrl/Cmd + V — Copy/Paste.
- Ctrl/Cmd + F — Find in file.
2. Use Multi-Cursor Editing
EdytorNC supports multi-cursor editing, which lets you place multiple cursors and edit several lines simultaneously. Use this for repetitive changes across many lines (e.g., renaming variables, adjusting parameters).
- Hold Alt (or Option) and click to add cursors.
- Use Ctrl/Cmd + D to select the next occurrence of a selected word.
3. Create and Use Snippets
Snippets let you expand short abbreviations into commonly used blocks of code or CNC header templates.
- Set up snippets for common G-code blocks, headers, or tool-change sequences.
- Trigger snippets with a short keyword to insert complex structures instantly.
4. Configure Custom Keybindings
If you find yourself performing the same actions repeatedly, map them to custom keybindings.
- Access keybinding settings to assign shortcuts to macros, menu actions, or extensions.
- Keep a cheat sheet of your custom bindings until they become muscle memory.
5. Use Search and Replace with Regular Expressions
Complex refactors are faster with regex search/replace. You can modify parameters, strip comments, or reformat blocks across entire files.
- Enable regex in the Find/Replace dialog.
- Test your regex on a small selection before applying globally.
6. Split View and Side-by-Side Editing
Take advantage of split view to compare files, copy code between documents, or keep reference material visible while editing a main file.
- Use split-pane commands to open the same file in two views or to display two different files side-by-side.
7. Leverage Extensions and Plugins
Extensions can add linters, formatters, CNC-specific validators, and toolpath simulators.
- Install only trusted extensions to avoid performance hits.
- Configure them to run on save or manually when needed.
8. Automate Repetitive Tasks with Macros
Record macros for sequences you perform frequently (e.g., reformatting a section, toggling comments, generating headers).
- Bind macros to a key combination.
- Combine macros with snippets for compound automation.
9. Use File and Project Templates
Create templates for common project types: CNC job files, post-processor configurations, or documentation scaffolds.
- Include placeholder variables in templates and replace them with project-specific values upon creation.
10. Keep Your Workspace Clean and Lean
Optimize performance by disabling unused plugins, closing unused files, and customizing the UI to show only the panels you need.
- Regularly clear temporary files and backups.
- Use a minimal theme and reduce visual clutter to focus on code.
EdytorNC becomes far more efficient when you combine these shortcuts and workflows. Start by adopting one or two tips, then add more as they become part of your routine. Small changes compound into big time savings — and fewer repetitive mistakes.
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