Tool Constraint Shortcuts

To quickly constrain transforms to specific axes, you can use the shortcuts in this section. These shortcuts assume all axis constraint buttons are enabled.

Note: Layer view is excluded because you cannot use the transform tools in Layer view.

For Arrow and Pivot tools on the Toolbar:

Views:	Constraint:
Perspective, Camera, Object, Front, and Back	X and Y when you left-click and drag; X and Z when you right-click or Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Macintosh) and drag
Top and Bottom	X and Z when you left-click and drag; X and Y when you right-click or Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Macintosh) and drag
Left and Right	Y and Z when you left-click and drag; X and Z when you right-click or Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Macintosh) and drag

For Rotate, Scale, and Shear tools on the Toolbar:

Views:	Constraint:
All except Layer	X and Y when you left-click and drag; Z when you right-click or Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Macintosh) and drag

You can also nudge the transforms using the arrow keys on the keyboard. After you select the tool, use Left and Right Arrow for X, Up and Down Arrow for Y, and Ctrl+Arrow for Z. For a big nudge, also press Shift.

In 2D compositing mode, you only have Layer view and Composite view. For changes to the shortcuts, see Creating a 2D Composite.