Calypso Booster
Whether you consider yourself a basic Calypso programmer or a power user, time is precious.
How valuable would it be finish Calypso programs 10% faster than you used to?
Based on our experience, the efficiency gains can be significantly higher than that.
Supercharge your productivity with 120+ custom shortcuts that streamline everyday Calypso programming. This carefully designed system is easy to set up and learn. Once you start using the Calypso Booster, you won’t want to live without it!
- Less decision fatigue
- Less hand fatigue from mouse clicks
- All the shortcuts can be customized according to your preferences.
- Plus, it’s fun to use.
See below for a full list of all the shortcuts and automations that are included.
How it works:
The custom shortcuts and automations are powered by RoboTask. This powerful program makes it possible to automate any combination of tasks on your computer. We have also woven in commands that are triggered through the native Calypso shortcut function list.
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The text shortcuts, using PhraseExpress, extend efficiency even further. They are also great for automatic error correction.
Purchase the Calypso Booster shortcuts
Before you buy:
You will need to purchase a license of RoboTask in order to run the Calypso Booster. We also recommend getting PhraseExpress for maximum efficiency.
Total cost will be: $230 (Calypso Booster) + $191 (RoboTask with coupon) + $81 (PhraseExpress) = $502. (Or $421 without PhraseExpress.)
Start with the Setup guide for complete instructions on what you need to get going!
Guaranteed Boost
Your work will be easier, or you will receive a full refund!
Help from a real person
We can help you set everything up.
Please note: The Calypso Booster system of shortcuts and automations is provided by Victory Programming, LLC without warranty. Every effort is made to make sure the macros function only as intended. In the event that errors occur, please notify us so we can promptly fix the issue. Victory Programming, LLC has obtained permission from RoboTask and PhraseExpress to create and sell custom macros contained in the Calypso Booster.
“Calypso” is a trademark of Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC.
What’s included in the Calypso Booster:
| Description | Hotkeys | Hint | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Calculator | Ctrl + Num “.” | Decimal in numbers | Use the number pad key. |
Click OK on dialog | Ctrl + D | Done | Works on most dialogs for the OK/Close button. |
Copy | Ctrl + C | Copy | |
Copy Tolerance to Lower Limit | Ctrl + “ ` “ | Use this shortcut after entering the upper tolerance. | |
Delete Feature Without Confirmation | Ctrl + W | Wipe out | For deleting features or characteristics. The confirmation window is skipped and the “Use of…” dialog is closed. |
Edit Feature Strategy | Ctrl + E | Edit | |
Group Features | Ctrl + G | Group | |
Increment Number | Ctrl + Q | Quickly add 1 | Place cursor after any text that has a number at the end. The hotkeys will change the number portion of the text. |
Paste | Ctrl + V | Vomit | |
Rename feature or characteristic | Ctrl + R | Rename | |
Replace | Ctrl + H | ||
Run Program window | Alt + Z | Zoom | |
Save Program | Ctrl + S | Save | |
Show List of Shortcuts (website) | Alt + F1 | F1 is a common key for Help | |
Transfer Format Paintbrush | Ctrl + T | Transfer |
| Description | Hotkeys | Hint | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
CAD model transformation | Ctrl + Alt + T | Transform | |
CAD Settings | Ctrl + Alt + W | Wrench | |
Merge Faces with Same Geometry | Ctrl + Alt + G | Glue | |
Toggle CAD surfaces | Ctrl + Alt + S | Solid view | |
View from -X | Ctrl + 4 | -X on keypad | |
View from -Y | Ctrl + 2 | -Y on keypad | |
View from +X | Ctrl + 6 | +X on keypad | |
View from +Y | Ctrl + 8 | +Y on keypad | |
View from +Z | Ctrl + 5 | Center of keypad | |
View from Isometric | Ctrl + 3 | ||
Zoom to selected feature | Ctrl + Alt + Z | Zoom |
| Description | Hotkeys | Hint | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Angle Between Features | Alt + 7 | 7 looks like angle | |
Caliper Distance | Alt + 6 | 6-inch caliper | Caliper Distance exists in Calypso 2017 and newer. |
Cartesian Distance | Alt + 1 | 1 distance result | |
Diameter | Alt + 4 | 4 points to make complete circle | |
Flatness | Alt + F | Flatness | |
Perpendicularity | Alt + T | perpendicularity symbol | |
Position | Alt + 3 | 3 datum references (usually) | |
Profile of a Line | Alt + 8 | 8 is a curve profile shape | |
Profile of a Surface | Alt + 9 | ||
Radius | Alt + 2 | 2 has a radius in it | |
Roundness | Alt + 0 | 0 is out of round | |
Simple Distance | Alt + 5 |
| Description | Hotkeys | Hint | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Alignment | Alt + R | Reference system | |
Cone Calculation | Alt + V | V looks like cone | |
Construct Intersection | Alt + X | X is like an intersect | |
Construct Perpendicular | Alt + H | H is perpendicular | |
Construct Symmetry | Alt + W | W is symmetrical | |
Define a Space Point | Alt + S | Space point | |
Define Circle on a Cylinder | Alt + C | Circle | |
Define/Select Geometry | Alt + A | All-purpose | Used both for Extract Features and Select already extracted features. |
| Description | Hotkeys | Hint | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Base Alignment | Shift + Alt + B | Base Align | Bypasses the “Load, Create or Change Base Alignment” selection window. |
Change Units to Inches | Shift + Alt + I | Inch | |
Change Units to MM | Shift + Alt + M | Millimeters | |
Close measurement plan and save it | Shift + Alt + K | Keep | |
CNC End Park Position | Shift + Alt + F | Final position | |
Measurement Plan Editor | Shift + Alt + E | Editor | |
View Report | Shift + Alt + V | View report | Set to view Multiple Report (PiWeb) |