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Rect Tool

The Rect Tool (keyboard shortcut 'R') allows you to directly draw tiles onto the map.

Unlike other map-based tools, the Rect Tool does not edit geometry—instead, it *instantly places selected the selected tile into the map grid by creating a rectangular sector.

How It Works​

  • The Rect Tool automatically creates the geometry for a sector and assigns the selected tile.
  • Click on the map to draw.
  • Hold Shift while drawing to erase content.
  • Hold Alt/Opt and click to pick the tile source from the map into the tile picker.
  • Hold Cmd/Ctrl while drawing to paint straight lines (axis-constrained from the start cell).

The picker works in both 2D and 3D Rect workflows. When possible, the picked source is also revealed in the Tiles dock.

When to Use the Rect Tool​

  • 2D Camera: The Rect Tool is the primary tool for drawing tiles.

  • 3D Camera: Draw tiles directly on 3D surfaces and terrain.

The Rect Tool is a fast and intuitive way to add tiles, decorations, and details to your maps.