The Modelica Editor
Useful shortcuts
You can use the following keyboard shortcuts to simplify your use of the Modelica Editor:
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + N | Create a new class |
| Ctrl + O | Open an existing file |
| Ctrl + W | Close the active class |
| Ctrl + S | Save the active class |
| Ctrl + Shift + S | Save as |
| Ctrl + P | |
| Ctrl + Q | Exit the application |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo |
| Ctrl + X | Cut |
| Ctrl + C | Copy |
| Ctrl + V | Paste |
| Ctrl + F | Find and replace |
| Ctrl + + | Zoom in |
| Ctrl + - | Zoom out |
| Ctrl + F7 | Type check |
| Ctrl + F8 | Semantic check |
| Ctrl + Tab | Switch to the next tab |
| Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Switch to the previous tab |
| Ctrl + Shift + Down | Navigate backwards in the list of open packages |
| Ctrl + Shift + Up | Navigate forwards in the list of open packages |
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/254352342/PL20250521841123434.amesim_collection.Modelica_Editor/xid923558 · retrieved 2026-07-17