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Streamline your RPG MAKER WITH experience by mastering essential shortcuts. Read to discover shortcuts from editing maps to copying events.

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Streamline your RPG MAKER WITH experience by mastering essential shortcuts from editing Maps to copying Events. Read on to find out the key shortcuts in RPG MAKER WITH.

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How to Use Shortcut Keys

Press the ZL Button and Right Analog Stick, D-Pad or L/R Buttons

Using shortcuts in RPG MAKER WITH can make it easier to move around the screen and speed up tasks like copying and pasting tiles and Events or fixing mistakes on the Map. Because the Nintendo Switch doesn't have a keyboard, learning these shortcuts is important if you want to develop your game quickly.

Shortcut Keys for Switching Between Menu Screens

Shortcut Key Function
ZL + Up (Right Analog) Go to Event Editor
ZL + Down (Right Analog) Go to Database
ZL + Left (Right Analog) Go to Map List
ZL + Right (Right Analog) Go to Map Editor

Map Editor Screen Shortcuts

Shortcut Key Function
ZL + X Copy. This will allow you to copy a Tile including any layers or overlapping objects inside it.
ZL + A Paste. This will allow you to paste a Tile after copying it.
ZL + ZR Switch Drawing Tools. Switch between Pencil, Rectangle, Ellipse, Flood Fill, and Shadow Pen.
ZL + R Button Undo. Reverses the last action performed.
ZL + L Button Redo. Reapplies the last action that you undid.
ZL + Left (D-Pad) Moves 1 Map Layer above.
ZL + Right (D-Pad) Moves 1 Map Layer below.
ZL + Up (D-Pad) Zoom In. Maximum zoom in is 200%.
ZL + Down (D-Pad) Zoom Out. Maximum zoom out is 50%.

Event Editor Screen Shortcuts

Shortcut Key Function
ZL + X Copy. This will allow you to copy a Tile including all Events, Images, and Sprites inside the tile.
ZL + A Paste. This will allow you to paste the Event Tile. Use this function to mass produce Events such as Treasure Chests or Move Events.
ZL + Y Cut. Removes the selected Tile Event from its original location. After using cut, select Paste to move an Event to another location.
ZL + B Remove. This will delete the Event Tile completely.
ZL + R Undo. Reverses the last action performed.
ZL + L Redo. Reapplies the last action that you undid.
ZL + Up (D-Pad) Zoom In. Maximum zoom in is 200%.
ZL + Down (D-Pad) Zoom Out. Maximum zoom out is 50%.

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Beginner's Guide Part 1 Beginner's Guide Part 2
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How to Draw an Overworld Map How to Draw Maps for Specific Locations
How to Make an NPC How to Playtest for Beginners
How to Use Tilesets How to Use Sample Maps
Map Layers Explained How to Use Shortcut Keys
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Map, Event, and Switch Naming Tips How to Use the Flood Fill Tool

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How to Create a Village Creating Inns and Shops
How to Create a Party Recruitment Event Getting a Vehicle
How to Create a Dungeon How to Use Self Switches
How to Make a Locked Door How to Make a Yes/No Player Option
Skill Creation Basics How to Set Skill Effects
How to Make Skill Types How to Set Skill Types
Traits Explained Character Creation Settings Explained
Character Class Settings Explained Damage Formula Basics
Parameter Curve Explained How to Make Elements
Equipment Creation Basics How to Make Items
Tips and Tricks
How to Make a Switch How to Use Map Foregrounds and Backgrounds
How to Change Event Text Color

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Advanced Playtesting How to Make Enemies
How to Make Enemy Groups How to Make Different Kinds of Monster Encounters
How to Make a Boss Battle How to Make an Ending
How to Use Common Events How to Use Variables
EXP Curve Explained Status Effect Creation Basics
Animations Guide How to Set an Enemy’s Action Patterns
Event Priorities Explained
Tips and Tricks
How to Switch Battle Views How to Make a Debug Room
How to Make Your Characters Jump Kinds of Games You Can Make With RPG MAKER WITH
Game Design Fundamentals What to Do When You Can’t Make a Good Game

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Basic Information - RPG MAKER WITH

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How to Use the Editor How to Use Tips
How to Check RAM and Save Data How to Export and Upload Game Assets
How to Play Games Made by Other People List of Common Terms in RPG MAKER WITH
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