In X3, I haven't found a way to select a new tool from the tools module by means of a shortcut key that acts only within piano roll view.   Am I missing something?   I want to quickly add new notes with the draw tool (the dumb 'smart' tool requires click drag release, while the draw tool just click).  Then occasionally a note needs to be adjusted, but the draw tool no longer seems able to do that, so I have to select the Move tool (the 'edit' tool doesn't allow change of pitch by dragging ... sheesh).  Any way: is it possible to change tool with one key stroke and no mouse movement? 
 

To temporarily invoke a tool
While using a specific tool, you can temporarily invoke another tool by holding down the new tool’s
keyboard shortcut. Release the shortcut to switch back to the previously selected tool.
For example, if you are using the Move tool and need to select some notes, press and hold down the
F6 key (shortcut for the Select tool), make a selection, then release the F6 key to return to the Move
tool.
For a list of tool shortcuts, see “Using keyboard shortcuts to select tools” on page 448

 

If you're using the Smart Tool (recommended) then entering notes is as simple as using Alt + Click.
 
You can then use the same tool to move, edit, delete any notes already entered

Or alternatively double click with the smart tool..........
 
Once you've learnt to use the smart tool properly changing tools will be a thing of the past. Only time I ever need to change tools now is for drawing envelope patterns.

Spot on Karl 

Thanks for the helpful answers!   Although none of them addressed my question, they gave reasonable workarounds.

see “Using keyboard shortcuts to select tools” on page 448  of what?  Nothing I have in the way of help has page numbers....
 

Its the Sonar X3 manual. http://www.cakewalk.com/S...and-Quick-Start-Guides

williamcopper
Thanks for the helpful answers!   Although none of them addressed my question, they gave reasonable workarounds.

With respect, I suggest they do!
 
 

 I want to quickly add new notes with the draw tool (the dumb 'smart' tool requires click drag release, while the draw tool just click).

Using the Smart Tool, either Alt + Click or double click
 

the 'edit' tool doesn't allow change of pitch by dragging ... sheesh

The Smart Tool allows you to drag a note up/down/sideways
 

 is it possible to change tool with one key stroke and no mouse movement

Nope, but the Smart Tool does all this and more e.g. velocity, length of note, start time/position

I'm not going to shout this around, because I have about 15 happy years with Cakewalk.  But I just gave up and ordered cubase.  A 5 minute trial persuaded me it will be easier to use as a primarily midi-oriented customer.