Procedure 7.1.  Using dynamic keyboard shortcuts

1. First, you have to activate this possibility by checking the Use dynamic keyboard shortcuts option in the Interface item of the Preferences menu. This option is usually unchecked to prevent inoportune key hits creating unwanted shortcut.

2. On that occasion, also check the Save keyboard shortcuts on exit option so that your shortcut is saved.

3. To create a keyboard shortcut, only place mouse pointer on a command: it becomes highlighted. Be careful that mouse pointer doesn't move and type a three keys sequence keeping keys pressed. You will see this sequence appear on the right of the command.

4. If you type a sequence yet used, the command corresponding to this shorcut will be excuted and no new shortcut will be created.

5. Preferably use the Ctrl+Alt+Key sequence for your custom shortcuts.

Procedure 7.2.  Using Keyboard Shortcut Editor

1. You get to this Editor by clicking on the Configure keyboard shortcuts in the “Interface” item of the Preferences menu.

2. As shown in this dialog, you can select the command you want to create a shortcut for, in the “Action” area. Then you type your key sequence as above. In principle, Space bar should clear shortcut... (it clears but doesn't delete).

3. This shortcut editor also allows you to control tool parameter setting with keyboard. At the top of this dialog, you can find a Context menu that leads to tool parameters. To make your work easier, tool types are marked with small icons.