# Library & Quick Access Bar

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The new release has a lot of amazing features, some of which impact the details on this page. Check back soon for an update, and in the meantime you can see a summary of all the updates in the [Changelog](/en/creator/game-maker/version-notes-and-changelogs/game-maker-0.12.md).
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New Game Maker 0.11 Feature - [#asset-kits](#asset-kits "mention")
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## Quick Access Bar

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<figure><img src="/files/3lk7vd4XOlbVduGvKmbN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Quick Access Bar</p></figcaption></figure>

The **Quick Access Bar** contains 10 slots that serve as shortcuts for elements dragged into each slot.&#x20;

### Groups

The **Groups** dropdown on the left allows you to store and name 10 groups of Quick Access Bar assets, for a total of 100 blocks and assets to store.

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**WORKFLOW TIP**\
Use Quick Access groups to create shortcuts by scene/area, terrain (like a palette), characters, etc.
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### Managing Shortcuts

A coloured outline (orange, purple, blue, green, grey, and none) around an asset in a slot indicates its rarity. This is replaced with a white outline when selected.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Add a Shortcut</strong></td><td><strong>Drag and drop an Element</strong> from the Library and into the preferred Quick Access slot. This will replace an item currently in the slot.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Use a Shortcut</strong></td><td>To use a shortcut, <strong>left click the slot</strong> or <strong>type the correlating number</strong> shown in each slot.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Delete a Shortcut</strong></td><td><ul><li>Right-click on it and click Remove.</li><li>Drag and drop an element out of the Quick Access Bar.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

## **Library**

The **Library** is a collapsible menu near the bottom edge of the screen, where you can find **blocks** and **assets** to build your Experience.

### :new: Asset Kits

Open the dropdown at the top left of the Library for curated Asset Kits based on creative themes and partner assets. Many are free and some are premium.

<figure><img src="/files/muqb3gselq8ftmV6ZPPw" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### **Open/Close the Library**

* Press the **L** key
* Click **Library** on the right side of the Quick Access Bar

### Blocks and Assets

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To see the properties of a block or asset, click on its card in the Library to open the [**Properties Panel**](/en/creator/game-maker/docs/build-menus/properties-panel.md). Press **L** to close the Library and view the full details in the panel. You can also use the new [Side Bar](/en/creator/game-maker/docs/build-menus/side-bar.md#picker) tool to view properties.
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* **Blocks -** construction items for large buildings and terrain (dirt, water, etc.)
* **Characters** - non-playable people, animals, robots, etc.
* **Props** - static and animated decorative items (buildings, machines, plants, etc.)
* **Equipment -** wearable items for avatars created with VoxEdit [**equipment templates**](/en/creator/voxedit/docs/templates.md#special-type-equipment-templates), which can be equipped in one of six slots (head, torso, etc.)
  * Equipment for use in the player's left or right hand slot is also referred to as weapons.
* [**Logic Actors**](/en/creator/game-maker/docs/using-assets-and-objects.md#what-is-a-logic-actor) **-** premade assets for logic only (no visibility or collisions)
* **Presets -** one or more assets with specific properties applied by an Experience builder, which can be used to speed up the creation process for repetitive tasks or can be spawned for more customised live gameplay
* **Bookmarks** - assets you have bookmarked (previously marked with a star)

<figure><img src="/files/8PTUdzSmPtqpsiPe9fge" alt=""><figcaption><p>Bookmarked Assets</p></figcaption></figure>

### Search Box and Filter

<figure><img src="/files/8eEdXXmoC8hNPzlkNnQb" alt=""><figcaption><p>Search Box and Filter</p></figcaption></figure>

* **All** - all asset categories
* **Basics** (non-NFT) - assets provided to every account at The Sandbox
* **Drafts** (non-NFT) - assets you have created but have not minted
* **Owned** (NFT) - assets on the blockchain that you purchased or minted
* **Wishlisted** (non-NFT) - an asset added from the Marketplace to test in Game Maker
* **Exclusive** - assets created by The Sandbox for internal use only

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Element types have different filters.
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<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><img src="/files/InshBK3ABXqIVAQuu7Vr" alt=""> <strong>Rarity Filter</strong></p><ul><li>All</li><li>Common</li><li>Rare</li><li>Epic</li><li>Legendary</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><p><img src="/files/j3tPecno7ds8v0n8ZPBL" alt=""> <strong>Sort</strong></p><ul><li>A-Z</li><li>Z-A</li><li>Rarity (increasing)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Pagination and Go to Page

Use pagination at the bottom center of the Library to move between pages with the arrows.

Enter a number in the box at the bottom right and click **Go** to jump to a page.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/jYN5y3YMEpUpKHKyo5Db" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Add More Elements to Your Library

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Only Assets created in VoxEdit can be used in Game Maker.
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<table><thead><tr><th width="286">Where to get them</th><th width="243">Where to find them (Web)</th><th>Where to find them (GM)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Buy NFT assets from the <a data-mention href="/spaces/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/pages/58PZx2ONxzUeq0sELS4c">/spaces/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/pages/58PZx2ONxzUeq0sELS4c</a> or a secondary marketplace like <a href="https://opensea.io/collection/the-sandbox-assets"><strong>OpenSea</strong></a></td><td><a href="https://www.sandbox.game/me/wallet/">https://www.sandbox.game/me/wallet/</a></td><td>Game Maker Library<br>My Wallet filtered lists</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/nmFwUME4RaPfdGo1UPpM"><strong>Create Assets in VoxEdit</strong></a> and <a href="/pages/KdQbFqngkrpv4hQZVUzW"><strong>upload them to your Workspace</strong></a></td><td>https://www.sandbox.game/<br>Log in, select your username, and click Assets</td><td>Game Maker Library<br>Drafts and Ready lists</td></tr><tr><td>Create Presets using any elements in your Library (Preset cards in the Library appear as an icon instead of as an image thumbnail)</td><td></td><td>Game Maker Library<br>Presets tab</td></tr></tbody></table>


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