[solved] Layer hotkey

[ryancousins]

I noticed a forum post from a few years ago saying that there were no shortcuts to switch layers. My apologies if there is a more recent post answering my question, but I'm wondering if anything is different, now. I think it would be handy to be able to bind specific keys to change the active layer. For instance, maybe each layer is given a numeric value based on it's alphabetical order. Maybe then something like A1 or A2, etc. to switch currently active layers. Or maybe an option to create a custom key combination based on user preference.

Just my 2 cents. I Love QCAD so far

[CVH]

I'm wondering if anything is different, now

No there isn't.

it would be handy

Yes, could be handy.

Maybe then something like A1 or A2, etc.

A2 and A3 are reserved.

each layer is given a numeric value based on it's alphabetical order.

Well, with 2 or 10 layers that could be true, what with 50 or 100 layers?
Counting would not be handy.
And if you need to scroll in the Layers Widget to look it up, it serves nothing anymore.

I was rather thinking in the relative direction as 1 up and 1 down.

You could enter a feature request at:
https://www.qcad.org/bugtracker/index.php
You will need a separate account and login for that.
Best is to include a link in both ways.

Regards,
CVH.

[ryancousins]

Thank you for the info. A1, A2 were just examples. It could just as easily be something different. But you bring up a good point about 50 or 100 layers. That would get a little crazy.