FMX Keyboard Shortcuts
FMX provides keyboard shortcuts for common operator actions during events. These shortcuts allow operators to control the booth without touching the screen, which is especially useful when the display is facing guests in a kiosk configuration.
Complete Shortcut Reference
| Shortcut | Action | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+O | Toggle between workflow view and settings | Dashboard or Experience View |
| ESC | Exit fullscreen/open settings panel | Experience View |
| Ctrl+F | Toggle fullscreen mode | Any |
| Ctrl+M | Show or hide the mouse cursor | Experience View |
| Ctrl+G | Open Offline Gallery | Experience View |
| Ctrl+X | Show "Booth Closed" overlay | Experience View |
| Ctrl+T | Skip to next workflow step | Experience View |
| Ctrl+R | Restart current session | Experience View |
| Ctrl+Y | Retake photo (Preview mode only) | Experience View during the Preview step |
| Ctrl+P | Print one copy of the current photo | Experience View |
Shortcut Details
Navigation and Display
- Ctrl+O - Switches between the main dashboard and the settings panel. Works in both directions, so a single shortcut handles navigation to and from settings.
- ESC - In full-screen mode, exits full-screen and opens the settings panel. Stops the current session and returns to the dashboard.
- Ctrl+F - Toggles the application between windowed and full-screen display mode.
Booth Operation
- Ctrl+R - Immediately restarts the current session. Triggers session cleanup (finalizes data, stops pending AI jobs) and starts a fresh session. Use this when a guest walks away mid-session.
- Ctrl+T - Skips the current workflow step and advances to the next one. Useful for testing workflows or bypassing a step that is stuck waiting for input.
- Ctrl+X - Displays a "Booth Closed" overlay on top of Experience View. The booth remains running but signals to guests that it is temporarily unavailable.
Tip: Use Ctrl+X during breaks or between scheduled time slots. It keeps the booth ready to resume instantly without going through the full startup sequence.
Media and Sharing
- Ctrl+G - Opens the Offline Gallery in full-screen mode for browsing and reprinting session photos. An alternative to the touch-and-hold gesture on the top-left corner.
- Ctrl+P - Sends the current session's final photo to the printer for one copy. Uses the printer configuration from Global Settings.
- Ctrl+Y - Available only during a Preview step. Discards the current photo and returns to the capture step so the guest can retake their photo.
Display Control
- Ctrl+M -- Toggles the mouse cursor visibility. Hide the cursor during unattended operation to prevent guests from seeing or interacting with the system cursor. Show it when the operator needs to interact with the application.
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