Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

Laika supports keyboard shortcuts for rapid operation during live production.

Global Shortcuts

Application Control:

• Ctrl+Q (Cmd+Q on macOS): Quit application
• Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on macOS): Toggle fullscreen
• Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on macOS): Open Preferences dialog
• Ctrl+L (Cmd+L on macOS): Open Layout Designer

Pad Navigation:

• Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+9: Load pads 1-9 (in pad order)
• Ctrl+PageUp: Load previous pad
• Ctrl+PageDown: Load next pad
• Ctrl+O (Cmd+O on macOS): Open Pads Overview

Window Management:

• Escape: Close dialog windows or exit fullscreen
• Enter: Confirm dialog inputs (where applicable)

Context-Specific Shortcuts

In Layout Designer:

• Backspace or Delete: Delete selected viewer/clock
• Escape: Deselect current selection
• Ctrl+S (Cmd+S on macOS): Save current layout

In Discovery Server Config Dialog:

• Enter or Ctrl+S: Save configuration

Shortcut Best Practices

For Live Production:

Program pad switching to Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+9 for maximum speed. Memorize your most critical pads:

• Ctrl+1: Live (always)
• Ctrl+2: Pre-Show
• Ctrl+3: Break
• Ctrl+9: Emergency backup

For Multi-Show Facilities:

Standardize pad keyboard assignments across all workstations. Every operator should have the same pads on the same keys.

During Shows:

Keep one hand near Ctrl+1–9 for instant pad switches. Don’t rely on menu navigation when speed matters.

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