Assign Keyboard Shortcut keys for MDTools commands in SolidWorks

To assign Keyboard Shortcut keys for MDTools commands in SolidWorks go to Tools > Customize

In the Keyboard tab navigate to the MDTools command and enter the keyboard key combination (eg: Alt + W)  you want to assign for that command.

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