Shortcut Keys Reference
Shortcut keys are the fastest and preferred way to use ICATS.
Most common operations require only a single key press, without opening menus.
At any time, press ? on your keyboard to display the current, authoritative list of shortcuts on your system.
Table Shortcuts
These shortcuts affect the entire table or current drill.
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
d | Display the current drill name |
g | Toggle the table grid on/off |
G | Toggle snap-to grid on/off |
C | Clear the table |
h | Horizontally flip all ICA elements |
v | Vertically flip all ICA elements |
↑ | Load next drill in the current folder |
↓ | Load previous drill in the current folder |
l | Launch File Manager (Load) |
s | Launch File Manager (Save) |
D | Change text direction for ICA elements |
A | Toggle visibility of the Aiming Ball |
T | Launch Target Practice add-on (requires purchase) |
S | Launch Statistics add-on (requires purchase) |
Notes
- Flip shortcuts (
h,v) affect ICA elements only, not image backgrounds. - Table images must be rotated using Menu → Table → Image → Rotate.
Balls Shortcuts
These shortcuts add, remove, or randomize balls on the table.
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
r | Randomize positions of balls currently on the table |
R | Clear table and randomize balls 1–9 |
Ctrl + r | Clear table and randomize all 15 balls |
0 | Add a cue ball |
1–9 | Toggle object balls 1–9 |
Ctrl + 0–Ctrl + 5 | Toggle object balls 10–15 |
System Shortcuts
These shortcuts control ICATS system-level behavior.
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
? | Display the full, up-to-date shortcut list |
U | Force program and content update |
Q | Quit ICATS and show the Linux desktop |
b | Blank the projector display (press any key to restore) |
F | Add/remove current drill from Favorites |
Notes
Umay be requested by ICA support, but Settings → Update is usually preferred.bis useful during shooting to temporarily remove visual aids.- Favorites behavior depends on whether the drill was loaded from the Favorites folder.
Important Usage Notes
- Shortcut availability may vary depending on context (e.g., Stats active).
- Some shortcuts are disabled while Statistics is running to prevent accidental edits.
- The
?key is always the source of truth for your installed version.
If a shortcut doesn’t behave as expected, confirm:
- The drill type (ICA vs Image vs Hybrid)
- Whether a modal tool (Stats, Target Practice) is active
Related Topics
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File Manager: Copy, Delete, Rename, Favorites
Learn how drills are loaded, saved, and organized. -
Drill Types: ICA, Image, and Hybrid
Understand which shortcuts apply to which types of drills. -
Loading Drills
Step-by-step instructions for navigating and loading drills. -
Aiming Ball: How to Read It
Learn how aiming ball visibility and guidance works. -
Updates and New Modules
How new features and drills are delivered to your system.