# SCATTER TOOL

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This tool works like the regular Objects Tool but allows you to select several assets at once.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
*For more info, check out the* [*Objects Tool chapter*](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/all-the-tools/objects-tab/objects-tool)*.*&#x20;
{% endhint %}

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## WHAT'S THE SAME

Some things are similar to the [Object Tool](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/all-the-tools/objects-tab/objects-tool), so we won't talk about them here:

* [Layers and sorting](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/all-the-tools/objects-tool#layers)
* [Shadow](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/all-the-tools/objects-tool#shadow)
* [Tags](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/all-the-tools/objects-tool#tags)
* [Search bar](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/all-the-tools/objects-tool#search-bar)
* [Library tabs (All, Used, Tags)](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/all-the-tools/objects-tool#used-assets)

## WHAT'S DIFFERENT

* **Size**, **rotation**, **custom colors** and **asset types** can be randomized. **Each new click** will make a **new randomization.**
* By **holding click** and **drag** your mouse over the map, you can place **multiples instances** of the same asset.&#x20;

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### Selecting multiple assets

You can **select several assets** in the library by holding <kbd>CTRL</kbd> or <kbd>CMD</kbd> when you click on a new asset.&#x20;

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You can also **select a range of assets** by selecting the first one, holding <kbd>🡅 SHIFT</kbd>, then selecting the last one. All the assets in between will be selected.&#x20;

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{% hint style="warning" %}
If you try to select a lot of assets at once, Dungeondraft might take a moment to select them all and become unresponsive for several seconds.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

You can **unselect** an asset by holding <kbd>CTRL</kbd> or <kbd>CMD</kbd> and clicking on the asset.

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When several assets are selected, they will be **randomly** chosen as the next asset to place.&#x20;

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You can **cycle** through the selected assets by holding <kbd>🡅 SHIFT</kbd> and use your <kbd>MOUSE WHEEL</kbd>. Each new asset will be **randomized** according to the settings you chose.

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### Random Colors

When you select a [colorable asset](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/all-the-tools/objects-tool#colorable-assets), you can also select **several custom colors** from the [color palette](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/general-info/custom-color-palette), simply by clicking on the colors you want. Unselect a color by clicking on it.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The first color is always selected by default.&#x20;

If you unselect it without any other color selected, the asset will turn bright red.
{% endhint %}

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### Random Rotation

You can adjust the **rotation randomness** by moving the two ends of the **Rotation** slider.

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{% hint style="info" %}
If you set both ends of the slider on the same number, the assets will keep the same orientation.
{% endhint %}

### Random Size

You can adjust the **size randomness** going to 0.1 (10% of the original size) to 4 (400% the original size) with the **Scale** slider. By default, the slider is set to **1**, but if you move it, you will see it **split** into two ends you can adjust separately as for the rotation.

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### Spread

You can adjust the space between assets by moving the **Spread** slider, from -1 to +4.

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***

{% hint style="success" %}
**Pro Tip:** *The **Scatter Tool** is especially useful in natural areas, where things need to look a bit messy. It can help you achieve a natural look in a few clicks.*&#x20;
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FoxrsEzlZkSNXxBqesBv6%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a0054eca-2953-4e96-aff0-81d9594008fb" alt=""><figcaption><p>This map was made under 3 minutes, using the Scatter Tool for all the objects.</p></figcaption></figure>

***

{% hint style="info" %}

## Related Mods

* [Additional Search Options](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/custom-assets-and-mods/some-useful-mods/additional-search-options) adds search options (who could have guessed?)
* [Colour and Modify Things](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/custom-assets-and-mods/some-useful-mods/colour-and-modify-things-beta) adds more options to recolor objects
* [Minor Utils](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/custom-assets-and-mods/some-useful-mods/minor-utils) adds random mirroring and a way to save scatter presets
* [Scatter Brush](https://cartographyassets.com/assets/87314/scatter-brush/) lets you paint an area with the scatter tool instead of placing assets one at a time
  {% endhint %}
