Editing keyboard shortcuts in Capture One allows you to customize your workflow for efficiency. You can easily change existing shortcuts or assign new ones to your preferred tools and actions.
Accessing the Keyboard Shortcut Editor
To begin editing your keyboard shortcuts in Capture One, you need to open the dedicated editor window.
Based on the provided information:
- To select the keyboard shortcut set, select Edit - Edit Keyboard Shortcuts in the main menu. The Edit Keyboard Shortcuts dialog window opens.
- Select the required set from the fly-out menu.
This process opens the "Edit Keyboard Shortcuts" dialog, which is the central hub for managing your custom shortcuts.
Customizing Shortcuts
Once the dialog window is open, you can typically:
- Find commands: Browse or search for the specific action or tool you want to assign a shortcut to. Commands are often organized by menu or function (e.g., File, Edit, Adjustments).
- Select the command: Click on the command name. Any currently assigned shortcut for that command will be displayed.
- Assign a new shortcut: Select the field where the shortcut is shown or an "Assign" button. Press the desired key combination (e.g.,
Ctrl + T,Cmd + Shift + S). The software will usually check if the combination is already in use and may alert you. - Save your changes: After making your desired modifications, save your custom shortcut set. You can often name your custom set to distinguish it from the default options.
Managing Shortcut Sets
Capture One allows you to work with different sets of keyboard shortcuts. The "Edit Keyboard Shortcuts" dialog window provides a fly-out menu where you can:
- Select from pre-defined sets.
- Choose your previously saved custom sets.
- Save your current modifications as a new set.
- Duplicate or delete existing custom sets.
Using custom shortcut sets can be beneficial if multiple users share a computer or if you want different setups for various workflows (e.g., tethered shooting vs. post-processing).
Practical Tips for Customizing
- Prioritize frequent actions: Assign easy-to-reach shortcuts to the tools and actions you use most often.
- Be mindful of conflicts: Try to avoid overriding essential default shortcuts unless you have a clear reason. The editor usually helps identify conflicts.
- Test your shortcuts: After creating a custom set, try it out in Capture One to ensure everything works as expected.
- Backup your set: If the option is available, exporting your custom shortcut set is a good practice for backup or transferring it to another computer.
By following these steps, you can tailor Capture One's keyboard shortcuts to significantly speed up your editing process.
