Using Dynamic Tool Selection

Dynamic tool selection allows for quickly switching to a different tool as long as the shortcut key is held down. Once the shortcut key is released the previous tool will be selected again. To select a tool with a shortcut key in non-dyanmic mode just press the key quickly once normally. Here is an example in usage in dynamic mode..

Step 1: Color Picker is the Active Tool

Step 1: Color Picker is the Active Tool
  1. Notice the Color Picker tool is the active tool.

Step 2: Press and Hold the Shortcut Key for the Rectangle Tool

Step 2: Press and Hold the Shortcut Key for the Rectangle Tool
  1. Notice the Shortcut Key for the Rectangle tool is "U".
  2. While the U shortcut key is pressed the Rectangle tool will be active.

Step 3: Use the Rectangle Tool

Step 3: Use the Rectangle Tool
  1. Notice the Rectangle tool is still selected because the U key is still held down.
  2. A rectangle is drawn.

Step 4: Shortcut Key is Released

Step 4: Shortcut Key is Released
  1. The shortcut key U is released and the Color Picker is re-selected automatically.