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Rotate viewMMB drag
PanShift+MMB
ZoomScroll
Fit allV then F
Front viewNumpad 1
Top viewNumpad 2
Right viewNumpad 3
Toggle perspectiveV then P

Sketcher

Create sketchS then K
LineG then L
RectangleG then R
CircleG then C
Constrain horizontalH
Constrain verticalV
Toggle constructionG then N
Close sketchEscape

Part Design

PadP then A
PocketP then O
FilletPart Design → Fillet
ChamferPart Design → Chamfer
MirrorPart Design → Mirror
Linear PatternPart Design → Linear Pattern
UndoCtrl+Z
RedoCtrl+Y