# \#tips **URL:** https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/tag/tips/18.md [Latest](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/tags.md) --- ## [Is there a list of keyboard shortcuts I can use in the Shotgun browser?](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/is-there-a-list-of-keyboard-shortcuts-i-can-use-in-the-shotgun-browser/161)
**Author:** [@shaynad](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/shaynad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 3:51am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/is-there-a-list-of-keyboard-shortcuts-i-can-use-in-the-shotgun-browser/161 "2025-09-10T03:51:39Z")
Keyboard shortcuts Anywhere in Shotgun: q : Places your cursor directly in the search field so you can start typing your search immediately. f : shows/hides the filter panel. Alt+Shift (on a New Creation Form):… --- ## [Introduction to ShotGrid Course](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/introduction-to-shotgrid-course/17801)
**Author:** [@jessica.parsons](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/jessica.parsons)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/introduction-to-shotgrid-course/17801 "2025-07-14T17:36:34Z")
Hello ShotGrid Community! We just launched a new course for beginners! :tada: This course is designed for brand new users. Learn all about ShotGrid’s basic capabilities, learn how to set up your ShotGrid site and accoun… --- ## [How can I offset dependencies on the gantt without having to pin the task?](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/how-can-i-offset-dependencies-on-the-gantt-without-having-to-pin-the-task/157)
**Author:** [@shaynad](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/shaynad)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/how-can-i-offset-dependencies-on-the-gantt-without-having-to-pin-the-task/157 "2024-10-07T21:34:51Z")
Gantt Alt drag Tasks, Task Dependencies, and the Gantt are great tools for visualizing and organizing a schedule within Shotgun. Sometimes it’s useful to set up offsets between dependencies, as maybe the dependent Task d… --- ## [Shotgun automation with webhooks and Zapier](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/shotgun-automation-with-webhooks-and-zapier/7323)
**Author:** [@jing.liu](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/jing.liu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/shotgun-automation-with-webhooks-and-zapier/7323 "2024-08-19T14:54:10Z")
Last time, during test SG Webhooks + Zapier Webhooks + Send Email. Zapier native PUT doesn’t work. It means the pipeline can’t update any record in Shotgun. Today, we will see how Zapier code to update Shotgun records. P… --- ## [Remote Debugging](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/remote-debugging/3869)
**Author:** [@philip.scadding](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/philip.scadding)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/remote-debugging/3869 "2024-05-07T17:44:17Z")
I just thought I’d share my setup that I use for debugging Toolkit code. Note that I’m using the paid version of PyCharm in order to do this. I believe it should be possible with Visual Studio Code as well, and I may add… --- ## [Modifying the Slate and Burnins for QuickReview node in Nuke](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/modifying-the-slate-and-burnins-for-quickreview-node-in-nuke/3132)
**Author:** [@DavidMason](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/DavidMason)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/modifying-the-slate-and-burnins-for-quickreview-node-in-nuke/3132 "2023-08-05T17:02:30Z")
To modify the slate and burn-in for the tk-nuke-quickreview app you will first need to fork the app as you will have to adjust more than just a hook for this. Once the app is forked you will need to modify the tk\_nuke\_… --- ## [Shotgun Enterprise Console (SEC)](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/shotgun-enterprise-console-sec/1029)
**Author:** [@dougm](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/dougm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/shotgun-enterprise-console-sec/1029 "2019-09-10T00:11:45Z")
I see there’s a new version 2.1.4 (was 2.1.2) of Shotgun Enterprise Console (SEC) available in the Docker downloads. Thanks to the developer(s). Wondering if there’s a releases page with notes? --- ## [🎞 New Admin Training Series ⚙](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/new-admin-training-series/10391)
**Author:** [@shaynad](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/shaynad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/new-admin-training-series/10391 "2021-02-09T16:05:14Z")
As Administrators, at the core of it all, we want to ensure our team is getting the most out of our tools while following best practices. Our new Admin training series will help you hone your Admin skills so that your te… --- ## [Sharing entity items with outsources but it's limited](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/sharing-entity-items-with-outsources-but-its-limited/10024)
**Author:** [@kishikawa\_takanori](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/kishikawa_takanori)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 8:45am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/sharing-entity-items-with-outsources-but-its-limited/10024 "2020-09-15T08:45:57Z")
Hi, I’m wordering how could we share assets or any other entites items with outsources. But we don’t want to share all assets list with outsources. Only sharing items we are submitting to outsources. I’ve seen this pos… --- ## [Are there best practices for importing to Shotgun?](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/are-there-best-practices-for-importing-to-shotgun/9851)
**Author:** [@shaynad](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/shaynad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/are-there-best-practices-for-importing-to-shotgun/9851 "2020-08-28T21:49:21Z")
Let’s start a post on tips and tricks for importing to shotgun! Please share any tips and best practices you’ve been using with the Shotgun importer. --- ## [How to fix Chrome protocol handler "Always open these types of links" pop up when opening RV through rvlink](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/how-to-fix-chrome-protocol-handler-always-open-these-types-of-links-pop-up-when-opening-rv-through-rvlink/4306)
**Author:** [@macbeth](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/macbeth)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/how-to-fix-chrome-protocol-handler-always-open-these-types-of-links-pop-up-when-opening-rv-through-rvlink/4306 "2020-06-18T18:09:36Z")
Hi, After Chrome version 77, the checkbox to always open RV when opening rvlinks is missing, making it very annoying everytime you click Play on RV as Chrome asks for confirmation, after Chrome version 79 there is a s… --- ## [Shotgun API Tips and Tricks Megapost](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/shotgun-api-tips-and-tricks-megapost/7292)
**Author:** [@tony](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/tony)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/shotgun-api-tips-and-tricks-megapost/7292 "2020-02-13T20:06:20Z")
Hey folks, I wanted to kickstart something here – we/I get a lot of questions from various places about “how to do X” with the API. The API documentation itself is great, but it doesn’t really tell you how to think your… --- ## [Remote work VDI](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/remote-work-vdi/7759)
**Author:** [@Xavier](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/Xavier)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/remote-work-vdi/7759 "2020-03-25T16:43:39Z")
Hi colleagues, If you are in need of remote work with 3D/OpenGL/DirectX intensive software: I’ve been using Parsec since 2018, originally oriented to remote VDI gaming, works with my 3D apps and it has been flawless fo… --- ## [Resource Kit: Intro to Shotgun Software](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/resource-kit-intro-to-shotgun-software/6371)
**Author:** [@Rachel](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/Rachel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/resource-kit-intro-to-shotgun-software/6371 "2020-01-21T21:33:02Z")
Whether you’re new to Shotgun (or are an expert in certain areas, but want to learn more about other parts of the software), check out our new Intro to Shotgun Resource Kit. This resource kit includes: The Shotgun … --- ## [When Toolkit bootstraps, what order is used to determine the correct PipelineConfiguration entity?](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/when-toolkit-bootstraps-what-order-is-used-to-determine-the-correct-pipelineconfiguration-entity/7400)
**Author:** [@philip.scadding](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/philip.scadding)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/when-toolkit-bootstraps-what-order-is-used-to-determine-the-correct-pipelineconfiguration-entity/7400 "2020-02-28T12:55:31Z")
A question I’ve seen asked a few times is if you have a Project and you view it in Shotgun Desktop, which PipelineConfiguration will it use by default when there are multiple defined in Shotgun? The rules for bootstra… --- ## [Can not see media page if i use as another user account](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/can-not-see-media-page-if-i-use-as-another-user-account/7450)
**Author:** [@Elle\_Lee](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/Elle_Lee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 1:31am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/can-not-see-media-page-if-i-use-as-another-user-account/7450 "2020-02-27T01:31:26Z")
Hello all We’re in process of making animation and give a Shotgun account to animation freelancer. We’d like to use Media to review the animation shot on Shotgun, but if the freelancer clicks the thumbnail image to en… --- ## [RabbitMQ, The Guide](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/rabbitmq-the-guide/6816)
**Author:** [@dougm](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/dougm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/rabbitmq-the-guide/6816 "2020-01-31T03:32:12Z")
Tony Aiello (@taiello) once had a nice reply to Hasiel Alvarez (@hasielhassan) outlining his experience connecting RabbitMQ to Shotgun. Since this valuable information was accidentally scrubbed from the old ticket syste… --- ## [Shotgun and the Music/Audio Industry](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/shotgun-and-the-music-audio-industry/6409)
**Author:** [@Acirco](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/Acirco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/shotgun-and-the-music-audio-industry/6409 "2020-01-25T01:16:58Z")
I currently work at a film music production company as the production manager. The creative team primarily uses google sheets to assign, track and approve tasks/work. We also have a few other production “tools” to keep… --- ## [Using multiple media representations of Versions in Shotgun Create](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/using-multiple-media-representations-of-versions-in-shotgun-create/4509)
**Author:** [@desruie](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/desruie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/using-multiple-media-representations-of-versions-in-shotgun-create/4509 "2020-01-09T17:58:33Z")
Shotgun Create supports multiple representations of versions. The following 3 representations can be used: Frames : Shotgun Create will use the path\_to\_frames Version field. Movie : Shotgun Create will use the path\_to\_… --- ## [Suggestions for bidding](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/suggestions-for-bidding/3759)
**Author:** [@amilkis](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/amilkis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 4:49am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/suggestions-for-bidding/3759 "2019-11-13T04:49:29Z")
I have two vendors that I use for comp work. I would like to use Shotgun as a tool for them to bid their shots. After I’ve submitted shots to a project and made some notes, how do I share that privately with each vendor?… --- ## [Example: REST API pagination](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/example-rest-api-pagination/3431)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Beeland](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/Jeff_Beeland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/example-rest-api-pagination/3431 "2019-10-25T00:03:33Z")
Hey everyone, We’ve received some questions about how to query data from Shotgun via the REST API when there’s more data being requested than fits into a single “page” returned by the API for a single request. I’ve wri… --- ## [Can I update a bunch of records all at once?](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/can-i-update-a-bunch-of-records-all-at-once/159)
**Author:** [@shaynad](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/shaynad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 7:29am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/can-i-update-a-bunch-of-records-all-at-once/159 "2019-09-30T07:29:12Z")
Bulk editing Bulk editing can be done just about anywhere in Shotgun where you have a list of things. When you right-click on an item, such as an Asset, you will see the context menu with a handful of options. --- ## [Tips and Tricks to save you time](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/tips-and-tricks-to-save-you-time/3126)
**Author:** [@DavidMason](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/DavidMason)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/tips-and-tricks-to-save-you-time/3126 "2019-09-27T22:40:36Z")
Know any good timesavers that others might not? Make a post about it and link it here and reply below and we’ll break them out for you after Forum Friday! --- ## [How can I keep the filter panel from loading after every selection?](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/how-can-i-keep-the-filter-panel-from-loading-after-every-selection/156)
**Author:** [@shaynad](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/shaynad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/how-can-i-keep-the-filter-panel-from-loading-after-every-selection/156 "2019-09-27T18:19:57Z")
Filter Panel: Multiple selections, one query The Filter Panel is an amazingly powerful tool that allows you to zero in on information you need to find within a page with lots of results. It can take a while to to find wh… --- ## [Got a lot of pipeline steps and have to change the layout?](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/got-a-lot-of-pipeline-steps-and-have-to-change-the-layout/3144)
**Author:** [@DavidMason](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/DavidMason)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/got-a-lot-of-pipeline-steps-and-have-to-change-the-layout/3144 "2019-09-27T17:30:45Z")
I got u fam; #shotfun #ftfy --- ## [Bulk assign multiple tasks/shots to an artist?](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/bulk-assign-multiple-tasks-shots-to-an-artist/947)
**Author:** [@Janak](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/Janak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 8:04am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/bulk-assign-multiple-tasks-shots-to-an-artist/947 "2019-09-05T08:04:45Z")
Hey, Is there a way to bulk assign one artist to several tasks/shots? Eg. I pick a bunch of shots, select the task/s and assign the artist to all at once. Have been in touch with support about this and from what I unde… --- ## [RV Plugin Startup Time](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/rv-plugin-startup-time/810)
**Author:** [@Michael.Kessler](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/Michael.Kessler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/rv-plugin-startup-time/810 "2019-08-29T16:47:30Z")
RV startup time can be an important metric for studios. While we recommend using rvpush (if you can) to reduce the impact of RV’s startup time, it is also important to keep your plugin startup time as short as possible. … --- ## [Shotgun Create not showing anything in My Tasks or Reviews](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/shotgun-create-not-showing-anything-in-my-tasks-or-reviews/778)
**Author:** [@Ben\_xzj](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/Ben_xzj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 5:59am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/shotgun-create-not-showing-anything-in-my-tasks-or-reviews/778 "2019-08-27T05:59:39Z")
When you log into Shotgun Create and see nothing in My Tasks or Reviews, it’s probably: If you’re an Artist, this is most likely being caused by: You have no assigned Tasks. Ask your Shotgun Admin if you need help. Yo… --- ## [Setting your default home page from Categories to Latest/New/Unread/Top](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/setting-your-default-home-page-from-categories-to-latest-new-unread-top/731)
**Author:** [@johnny.duguid](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/johnny.duguid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/setting-your-default-home-page-from-categories-to-latest-new-unread-top/731 "2019-08-23T22:51:23Z")
:wave:! By default, clicking the SHOTGUN logo on the upper right will send you back to the Categories view. If that’s not your cup of :tea:, you can change this to any other view in your user profile. To make the chang… --- ## [👉 Interested in showcasing your workflow and pages you've built that you can't live without?](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/interested-in-showcasing-your-workflow-and-pages-youve-built-that-you-cant-live-without/182)
**Author:** [@shaynad](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/u/shaynad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 4:47am UTC](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/t/interested-in-showcasing-your-workflow-and-pages-youve-built-that-you-cant-live-without/182 "2019-08-01T04:47:36Z")
I’d love to hear from you! Drop in a reply, and let’s discuss :grinning: [Next page](https://community.shotgridsoftware.com/tag/tips/18.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=tips)