> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/docs/build-menus/side-bar.md).

# Side Bar

Side bar tools manage object position and relationships. Manipulate objects, organise a hierarchy of object relationships, or save presets of custom object groups to build fast or spawn during play.

## Side Bar Buttons

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2F1zFrh4XFBRIPL8DVWlkL%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=4d57a92d-9cf5-41d1-b51c-315465582391" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#area-selection">Area Selection</a> (<code>Z</code>)</td><td><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2F6GqV6Qt0mtj5bqyGsrue%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=3828a7c6-e667-4b93-b9fd-e51ede977842" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#place-asset-v-block-b">Place </a>Asset (<code>V</code>) / Block (<code>B</code>)</td><td><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2FBc2Di13i7RoumKAmDyVY%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=72e28041-0c0f-4c96-8af1-caa5b08a8038" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#picker-k">Picker</a> (<code>K</code>)</td><td><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2FpkeDHEdycr2f14l3rFZ7%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=099ff113-ee94-4e01-b5e7-fcaa56e8dad6" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#move-button">Move</a> (<code>T</code>)</td><td><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2FHM7nMK3GFI2eVFznR9yx%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=e7348fb9-2433-4c13-bdb2-2e194496953e" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#rotate-button">Rotate</a> (<code>R</code>)</td><td><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2Fkk4bnjuOVdR6iM0bCmQF%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=2cee5c68-0ba3-4346-a93d-7b490c82db9e" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#duplicate">Duplicate</a> (<code>CTRL</code>+<code>D</code>)</td><td><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2FDW6kJBdsAQE1qO76UOyZ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=a1c9bd77-2239-45d4-8ecd-bb7b2af19dca" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#replace-asset-x">Replace</a> (<code>X</code>)</td><td><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2F0J1GdLPD7npRtkE3Lf7L%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=917500f0-7753-4e1e-afa9-5348855d3c29" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="/en/creator/game-maker/docs/build-menus/side-bar/presets.md">Preset</a> (<code>P</code>)</td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2FQiNBoNXlm0zpYHkxDifc%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=c1ccff1b-4279-48c2-beaa-463abbcc5db6" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="/en/creator/game-maker/docs/build-menus/side-bar/hierarchy.md">Hierarchy Panel</a> (<code>H</code>) </td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

<figure><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2FPC2Z1KgOBlOq0zuVkbDR%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=663588ee-fcfb-4143-a7c5-ce4e6a4c7c41" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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## ![](https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2F1zFrh4XFBRIPL8DVWlkL%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=4d57a92d-9cf5-41d1-b51c-315465582391) Area Selection (Z) <a href="#area-selection" id="area-selection"></a>

Select one or more objects by clicking or drawing a rectangle. Selected objects are outlined in yellow.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/blobs/XzlupREnxQSfEZfSSZdw/gm%20Select_Tool_01.gif" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Single select** - Left click an object to select it.\
**Multi select** - Left click and drag to draw a rectangle over the objects you wish to select.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Multi select will also include objects in the 3D space behind the objects you see, relative to the direction the camera is facing.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
You can also select objects in **Move** and **Rotate** mode, but **Area Selection** ensures you won't accidentally move or rotate instead.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
To **add** Objects to the selection, hold **SHIFT** and left click. \
To **add or remove** Objects, hold **CTRL** and left click.
{% endhint %}

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## ![](https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2F6GqV6Qt0mtj5bqyGsrue%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=3828a7c6-e667-4b93-b9fd-e51ede977842) Place Asset (V) / Block (B) <a href="#place-asset-block" id="place-asset-block"></a>

This is the **default tool** when an asset or block is selected from either the [**Quick Access bar or Library**](/en/creator/game-maker/docs/build-menus/library-and-quick-access-bar.md) so you're ready to place them.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/blobs/UUloWO6cRECQiU4lLsKF/gm%20Place_Tool_01.gif" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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## ![](https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2FBc2Di13i7RoumKAmDyVY%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=72e28041-0c0f-4c96-8af1-caa5b08a8038) Picker (`K`) <a href="#picker" id="picker"></a>

Click on a block or asset to select it.&#x20;

This allow you to view it in the [**Properties**](/en/creator/game-maker/docs/build-menus/properties-panel.md) panel or switch to the **Place Asset / Block** tool and place it again.

<figure><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2FIL7MOBisTCTyGDBKjnqS%2FGM%200.11%20Picker%20tool.png?alt=media&amp;token=fc683a88-c5c8-47b3-8bda-d353b392eee5" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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## ![](https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2FpkeDHEdycr2f14l3rFZ7%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=099ff113-ee94-4e01-b5e7-fcaa56e8dad6) Move (`T`) <a href="#move" id="move"></a>

The **Move Tool** controls the position of an **Object** along the <mark style="color:red;">**X**</mark>, <mark style="color:green;">**Y**</mark>, and <mark style="color:blue;">**Z**</mark>-axis. You can move objects individually or as a group.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/blobs/I7DHCx9FgQU17It1YJew/gm%20Move_Tool_01.gif" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
The shortcut for the **Move Tool** is the **I key**.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Blocks can **NOT** be moved. They must be deleted or replaced.
{% endhint %}

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## ![](https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2FHM7nMK3GFI2eVFznR9yx%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e7348fb9-2433-4c13-bdb2-2e194496953e) Rotate (`R`) <a href="#rotate" id="rotate"></a>

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/blobs/DEfxTfOlHZhnKVPh3ZVf/gm%20Rotate_Tool_01.gif" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The **Rotate Tool** controls the rotation of an **Object** along the <mark style="color:red;">**X**</mark>, <mark style="color:green;">**Y**</mark>, and <mark style="color:blue;">**Z**</mark>-axis. You can rotate objects indivividually or as a group.

{% hint style="info" %}
The shortcut for the **Rotate** Tool is the **O key**.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Blocks can **NOT** be rotated.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Randomly rotate a selected object using **CTRL+R**.
{% endhint %}

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## ![](https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2Fk5FB3BFlUZGRlCEbMsJU%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b88ddfb1-048d-4158-9956-915103f2194b) Duplicate (`CTRL`+ `D)` <a href="#duplicate" id="duplicate"></a>

Make a copy of any object(s) currently selected.

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## ![](https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2Fd2WCouH36xdjDeWEwR7r%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=d54ce01e-58ff-4d96-b9de-febab00e8615) Replace Asset (`X`) <a href="#replace-asset" id="replace-asset"></a>

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/gFi7-DlAy6A>" %}

Replace temporary placeholder Assets without losing the logic you already applied.

* **Replace the selected instance** of an Asset
* **Replace all instances** of a selected Asset
* **Move selection between instances** of the Asset to find the right one to replace

<figure><img src="https://331512196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%2Fuploads%2FqAYMcQ2gFlcMhIUMcBNp%2FReplace%20Asset%20tool.gif?alt=media&amp;token=c393cd8b-4a28-4635-bcba-b69980196a96" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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