Enscape
Control and Input
This page provides information about keyboard shortcuts, input controls and Xbox controls in Enscape.
Last updated 28 May 2026
This page provides information about keyboard shortcuts, input controls and Xbox controls in Enscape.
Overview
The controls and inputs listed on this page are fixed and can't be reassigned. The only exception is the hotkey for taking a Screenshot, which can be customized under Renderer Window Settings > Input, accessible from the top toolbar of the Enscape Viewport user interface.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigation
Control Binding | Result |
Control Binding | Result |
Scroll (Mouse wheel) | Move the camera forward or backward. |
Press (Mouse wheel) | Move the camera sideways, upwards, or downwards. |
Left mouse button | Rotate the camera. |
Left mouse button – double click | Teleport to the cursor position. |
Right mouse button | Hold the right mouse button to orbit around the cursor position. |
Q | Move the camera downwards while in FlyMode. |
E | Move the camera upwards while in FlyMode. |
W or Up Arrow | Move the camera forward. |
S or Down Arrow | Move the camera backward. |
A or Left Arrow | Move the camera to the left. |
D or Right Arrow | Move the camera to the right. |
SPACE | Toggle between FlyMode and WalkMode. |
SHIFT | Move the camera fast. |
CTRL | Move the camera faster. |
SHIFT + CTRL | Move the camera very fast. |
NumPad 5 | Top View. |
NumPad 2 | Front View (set direction of view to project north). |
NumPad 8 | Back View (set direction of view to project south). |
NumPad 4 | Left View (set direction of view to project east). |
NumPad 6 | Right View (set direction of view to project west). |
NumPad 0 | Return to the currently selected Named View. |
PageUp / PageDown | Previous View / Next View. |
Sun Position
Control Binding | Result |
Control Binding | Result |
SHIFT + Right mouse button as well as U or I | Adjust time of day. |
SHIFT + U or I | Change the solar angle. |
CTRL + U or I | Change the solar rotation. |
HOME or Pos1 | Reset sun position modification. |
Video
Control Binding | Result |
Control Binding | Result |
V | Enter Video Editor. |
K | Add a video keyframe. |
P | Begin Preview from the current Keyframe. |
Esc | Exit Preview/Keyframe Editor/Video Editor. |
General
Control Binding | Result |
Control Binding | Result |
M | Show/Hide MiniMap. |
Scroll (Mouse wheel) over MiniMap | Zoom in/out in MiniMap. |
R | Recenter position in Virtual Reality. |
H | Show/Hide instructions in the Enscape window. |
B | Show/Hide BIM information window. |
C | Show/Hide Enscape Collaboration Tool. |
Esc | Closes out of most windows, such as the Visual Settings window. |
Input Controls in Enscape
Adjust the mouse speed and movement, spectator height, width, and movement speed, as well as invert the X and Y axis of the mouse or game controller by opening the Renderer Window Settings’ dialog and selecting its Input section.
Xbox Controls
Navigation
Control Binding | Result |
Control Binding | Result |
Left-Thumb-Axis | Move |
Left-Thumb-Button (press) | Increase the movement speed. |
Right-Thumb-Axis | Look around. |
Right-Thumb-Button (press) | Center view. |
Left or Right Trigger | Fly Down or Up. |
A | Toggle between FlyMode and WalkMode. |
Left or Right Shoulder | Adjust time of day. |
Y | Midday |
B | Midnight |
Start | Show / Hide instructions. |
Back button | Recenter position in Virtual Reality. |
D-Pad up or down | Show next or previous view. |
Note:
- Button “X” is not assigned
- Button “Menu” is not assigned
SpaceMouse
Enhance your workflow with 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse as well. For information on using SpaceMouse controls with Enscape, refer to the 3dconnexion documentation.
Virtual Reality
You find the controls for virtual reality on the Virtual Reality Headset page.