# LEFT TAB

## Filter

You can choose to select only a type of asset. Click on the <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Filter**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> button. It will open a list in which you can set only certain types of assets you want to select.

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FbFSLMgpBkLBnD8SPzky2%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b4e7e122-5333-4262-815e-c05d82c83c3d" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FWzOPjD14NhYIi6FsRyGe%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=68791aa5-f0fd-4427-bb08-99fd857f9bf2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Everything is selectable</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FsrkAeCx50btNjqZZW08j%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5a6be09a-18d0-45d5-b42c-7b433d8014ad" alt=""><figcaption><p>Only Objects and Patterns can be selected</p></figcaption></figure>

## Layers

Similar to the **Filter** feature, you can choose to select an asset only from certain [layers](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/general-info/layers-and-sorting).&#x20;

Click on the <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Layers**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> button. It will open a **list** in which you can set only layers that you will be able to select assets from.

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FPKDflvhJyh549oLBQnom%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c3ace3d5-f449-462f-96a2-8749abf6f070" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2Fczb38OAFwXApHzA2rpql%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=68c0a554-9d53-42ad-9380-1143941cc206" alt=""><figcaption><p>Assets from every layer are selectable</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FPZeCoAuXLGZiDy8h7gr0%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=67b4c411-21ef-41d3-9cd6-1b6e6215285a" alt=""><figcaption><p>Only assets from Below Water<br>and User Layer 3 are selectable</p></figcaption></figure>

## Copy, Paste, Delete

By default, the <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Copy**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd>, <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Paste**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> and <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Delete**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> buttons are greyed out. <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Copy**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> and <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Delete**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> become available as soon as you select an asset. <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Paste**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> becomes available when you have copied an asset.\\

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FLjpUDEpdaJTTL0HN8xwQ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e6fe3ee7-abbb-4624-8f38-d3d1c4309214" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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You can also copy a selected asset by pressing <kbd>CTRL+C</kbd>/<kbd>CMD+C</kbd>, paste with <kbd>CTRL+V</kbd>/<kbd>CMD+V</kbd> and delete an asset by pressing <kbd>DELETE</kbd> or <kbd>BACKSPACE</kbd> on your keyboard.

## Mirror

You can operate a **vertical symmetry** on selected assets by pressing the <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Mirror**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> button (except for Walls and Portals).

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FlWo1VlVeJUgkPUZsHBnX%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8d3a7827-02ae-4162-9721-2b41cd6ebea1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2Fekni0xEtNllYdWR7HHlH%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a19ca1c8-076d-493c-9945-43ab4e518c0b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Assets will always be mirrored vertically no matter their prior rotation.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Lock/Unlock

You can use the <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Lock**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> button to **secure** the selected assets. You won't be able to apply any kind of change to a **locked** asset.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
You can still select a locked asset, but you can't edit it (except with the buttons on the left).&#x20;
{% endhint %}

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If a **locked** asset is selected, the <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Lock**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> button will become an <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Unlock**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> button, which can be used to **restore** the normal status of an asset.

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FMUHfRThTe5c1Iatfmcrt%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6400593f-3738-4f27-ab3a-7e4823e32dee" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

When you do a multi-selection (with <kbd>🡅 SHIFT</kbd> or a selection box), locked and unlocked assets **won’t be mixed** in the same selection.\
The behavior depends on **how you start the selection**:

* If you start by clicking on an **unlocked asset** or with a **selection box**, only **unlocked** assets will be selected, locked ones will be ignored, even if they are inside the selection box.
* If you start by **clicking on a locked asset**, then only other **locked** assets will be included when you add more to the selection or use a selection box. You can also simply press <kbd>⌥ ALT</kbd> and draw your selection box wihtout selecting any asset.

This makes it easier to work around elements that are close together, or to avoid selecting static elements like a floor texture you’ve intentionally locked.

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FAmQYiRFsB37KiWT4kIZs%2Fezgif-58e049107c7224.webp?alt=media&#x26;token=21e8bc8e-ded1-4edb-a848-dd6edfd53042" alt=""><figcaption><p>Locked assets won't be selected in a multiple selection.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FBWEojVYPovPXQYY2w9Gy%2Fezgif-5a771fbbb12892.webp?alt=media&#x26;token=5f5af812-0b0b-4a5c-b46a-5c2b10949537" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select multiple locked assets by clicking on one of them first.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FHkTdX7qXu9WFhbbo6TEY%2Fezgif-50d23413e11569.webp?alt=media&#x26;token=8340a210-5077-4285-ae9b-17d93f743443" alt=""><figcaption><p>Hold ALT while drawing a selection box to select only locked assets</p></figcaption></figure>

## Make Prefab/Separate

When you select one or several assets, you can group them into prefabs by clicking on the <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Make Prefab**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> button. When you select a prefab on your map, the <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Separate**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> button becomes available.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2F2PZowvZcZdDrnnrh16rV%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8e6d6f5b-1339-4ff8-ab21-c81557a59a84" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
For more info, check the [Prefabs Tool page](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/all-the-tools/prefabs-tool).
{% endhint %}

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## Previous Tool

The <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Previous Tool**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> button sends you back to the tool you were using right before entering the **Select Tool**. You can also press <kbd>X</kbd>.

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## Related Mods

* [\_Lib](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/custom-assets-and-mods/some-useful-mods/_lib) allows you to see [custom layers](https://unofficial-dd-manual.gitbook.io/dungeondraft/general-info/layers-and-sorting#adding-more-layers-workaround) in the Layers filter
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