How can I switch between Edit and Test Mode faster?
Symptom
You often need to switch between editing elements and testing out your HMI in
the Project Editor. Using the
Edit | Test button group on top of the HMI Preview Panel
can be time consuming if you want to move fast, right?
Toggle Preview Mode: Quickly Switch Between Editing and Testing
While editing your HMI in the Content View, press the following combination of keys to quickly switch between the different Data Connection Modes of the HMI Preview Panel.
| Windows | Mac | Linux | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toggle Editor Mode | Ctrl + ⇧ + Space | control + ⇧ + Space | Ctrl + ⇧ + Space |
Our keyboard shortcuts have been carefully chosen to be enjoyable to use and, more importantly, not to conflict with any existing OS or browser-level shortcuts.
If you encounter any conflicts, please contact our support and inform us.