Disable shift+mid button as transparent orbit

One problem we have when using AutoCAD is accidentally press other key or mouse click. The famous incident is pressing [F1] when we want to press [Esc] key. AutoCAD ninjas tend to work very fast, so accidentally pressing key is very common.

The other incident is pressing [shift] and mouse mid button. We accidentally press those two when we want to pan the drawing. But if we haven’t release shift before pressing it, it will activate transparent orbit.

This incident doesn’t occur as often as pressing F1 key. But when it happens, it can be more annoying. It takes more time, and beginners probably don’t know how to restore the view. Not everyone learn 3D, right?

Changing AutoCAD button assignment

To disable [shift] + mid button as transparent orbit, we need to remove the assignment. To do this, you can open CUI.

Accessing CUI

Go to your ribbon, manage tab, customization panel, choose User Interface tool. Or you can type CUI in command line and press [enter].

Finding the assignment

In CUI editor, find mouse buttons. Click + to expand it.

Expand shift + click, then find button 3: Transparent Orbit.

Right click above the assignment, then choose clear assignment from contextual menu.

Click OK to close CUI editor.

Now if you press those key combination, it no longer activate transparent orbit.

What’s your evil AutoCAD key?

I know many people get annoyed when they accidentally press [F1]. Sometimes orbit disturbed me too. Especially because I use a slow machine.

Do you have key or button that you hate? What is it? And how do you deal with it?

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Solution Consultant in Datech Solutions, Tech Data Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and also active in Autodesk discussion forum.
I'm an Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) for Revit Architecture and AutoCAD. I'm also a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, appreciation for individuals who give contribution to Autodesk community.
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