# Controls & Shortcuts

## Customise VoxEdit

You can set a colour theme, modify shortcuts, and completely customise your panel layout.

### Panels

Show, hide, snap, collapse, and expand panels to create the perfect layout for your workspace.

{% content-ref url="/pages/49a5WiuP9GA4sMeSduBr" %}
[Panels & Custom Layouts](/en/creator/voxedit/docs/panels-and-custom-layouts.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

#### Learn About Panel Functions

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/nCOXMMvH6dDwD5pZL4Rm#panels">Block Panels</a></td><td><a href="/pages/nCOXMMvH6dDwD5pZL4Rm#panels">/pages/nCOXMMvH6dDwD5pZL4Rm#panels</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/Ax3DVpHz9EvMueZi3ftK#panels">Modeler Panels</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/j2gFHrVCJrJz8XvizJUk#panels">Animator Panels</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Preferences

Select a colour theme and set custom shortcuts in **Preferences**, accessed from the **File** menu.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Theme Selection" %}

### Theme

Select a theme to customize the base colour of your VoxEdit window.

<div><figure><img src="/files/bltEF7EVbfi3HsOG95bT" alt=""><figcaption><p>Dark</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/HJTsShCw53kTjQ3ee7BG" alt=""><figcaption><p>Mid Dark</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/4cjI7AG8NuZwtPzzrzyh" alt=""><figcaption><p>Blue</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/L5bPn4sYOZgACaLs9Xz0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Purple</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/pVaHwFAXb2xVGZXi0FOF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Gray</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/JHSYHTlEGLjL20rrwYZM" alt=""><figcaption><p>P3 Display</p></figcaption></figure></div>

{% hint style="info" %}
The new P3 Display theme represents a larger spectrum of colours than the current industry standard. The colour profile was developed by Apple Inc. for wide-gamut displays.
{% endhint %}

### Highlight Colours

Select a highlight colour to customize selected buttons, panels, and more.

<div><figure><img src="/files/IxpdBmlbW5wdJJFFiafE" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/YmWBLahunhScYWhuwbrm" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/3v9bmwxwGwTBiiJt6IpD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/vBzmfBt8FqlIxggH2TNM" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/XZhFGEkvfBAuX26zZXVF" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/5t3RAQta8r6IycgdwwCa" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/qRvjaa5PGtBWsPNdP7DA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/pgn0V6UeA2ppRBnfHiuT" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/X6lV5M3aZaAlERSpcxEb" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/EPH4dobYjJHqgmnRupnC" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>
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{% tab title="Custom Shortcuts" %}

### Shortcuts

The **Shortcuts** menu offers a list of customizable shortcuts that are shared by more than one module, used only in the **Modeler**, or used only in the **Animator**.

For a function (left), see the shortcut (center) and the uses (right):

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

To customise a shortcut, click on the shortcut to see options. Choose one or a combination.

<div><figure><img src="/files/qFLavId2w8JdVzKSuWiJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Available Options</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/5TYOseU2WzW9dzDGJ6wF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Flashing means there's a conflict</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The option you select may flash if there is a conflict with another shortcut. Set a different shortcut or change the shortcut for the other function where it is currently used.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Don't forget to save your custom control settings!
{% endhint %}

#### <img src="/files/BJoVry20KqfMf53FENN2" alt="" data-size="line"> Reset

Next to the uses, click on the reset arrow to restore the default shortcut for that function.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/kMn3nPGDYWRZVLW75pSx" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
You can reset all custom controls in the main window with an option above the tabs.
{% endhint %}
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{% tab title="Quick Shortcuts Guide (SHIFT + H)" %}

### Quick Shortcuts Guide

Press <kbd>**SHIFT**</kbd>**&#x20;+&#x20;**<kbd>**H**</kbd> to see frequently used controls. Controls customised in **Preferences** update here.

<figure><img src="/files/jnDNiQhPIatjtdcCMC8D" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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## Viewport Controls

The Viewport is your workspace, which includes tools to help you orient and visualize your project.

### ![](/files/UlcxagiWF8dlHjB7f7aP) Screenshot

Click to create a .PNG image of the current view of your project with a transparent background that autosaves to a screenshots folder.

### Orientation & Visualization

{% hint style="success" %}
Press the <kbd>**F**</kbd> key to focus your camera back to the center.
{% endhint %}

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Mouse" %}

### :mouse\_three\_button:Mouse

<table data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Controls</th><th>Keys/Mouse</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pan</strong></td><td>Hold <img src="https://docs.sandbox.game/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F331512196-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%252Fuploads%252FsReJKtmTvysqm8QImX4J%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D5d6f5aa1-3a3d-4b85-afab-def582822208&#x26;width=300&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=d17fe3dc&#x26;sv=1" alt="">  + <br><br>Move <img src="https://docs.sandbox.game/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F331512196-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%252Fuploads%252Fi9nEJsLp5LPNdWXGHgtu%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D2b7d178b-551d-489d-9bf0-13eee3d25d25&#x26;width=300&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=3dc487ef&#x26;sv=1" alt=""> ↕️ ↔️</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rotate</strong></td><td>Hold <img src="/files/f1BiIdG2VWIDauoQw56a" alt="">  + <br><br>Move <img src="https://docs.sandbox.game/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F331512196-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%252Fuploads%252Fi9nEJsLp5LPNdWXGHgtu%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D2b7d178b-551d-489d-9bf0-13eee3d25d25&#x26;width=300&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=3dc487ef&#x26;sv=1" alt=""> ↕️ ↔️</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Zoom in/out</strong></td><td><img src="https://docs.sandbox.game/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F331512196-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%252Fuploads%252FxJJ7sPrQJLxt3g7FYvgz%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D3bb5b94f-a1ba-47c1-a1b9-a9b4316f70bc&#x26;width=300&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=f8e8b732&#x26;sv=1" alt=""> scroll wheel<br><br>---     OR     ---<br><br><kbd><strong>CTRL</strong></kbd> + Hold <img src="/files/f1BiIdG2VWIDauoQw56a" alt=""> + <br><br>Move <img src="https://docs.sandbox.game/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F331512196-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252F83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn%252Fuploads%252Fi9nEJsLp5LPNdWXGHgtu%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D2b7d178b-551d-489d-9bf0-13eee3d25d25&#x26;width=300&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=3dc487ef&#x26;sv=1" alt=""> ↕️ ↔️</td></tr></tbody></table>
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{% tab title="Gizmo" %}

### <img src="/files/YrLDLpQ9jC9k0swZnDiz" alt="" data-size="line"> Gizmo

The **Gizmo** is a cube in the bottom right of the **Viewport** to help orient and visualize your project. The cube can be manipulated directly, and it adjusts as mouse controls change the view in the Viewport.

#### **Modes**

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/YrLDLpQ9jC9k0swZnDiz" alt=""> </td><td><strong>Free View (Default)</strong></td><td>A <strong>movable</strong> view. Click and drag to move your project in the Viewport. Change view with <strong>Hover &#x26; Select</strong> tips below.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/tEdFOtYEWJIXMMTxnLsm" alt="" data-size="original">   OR<img src="/files/hdmiHtSU0x4Gu4eyfGPl" alt="">(<strong>Block editor</strong>)</td><td><strong>Side View</strong></td><td><p>A <strong>stationary</strong> view. Hover your mouse to select a different side or vertex to view from.<br></p><p><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="2139">ℹ️</span> The Block editor shows the selected side in a tiled view to preview how a block will appear when placed side by side.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### **Hover & Select**

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/5BNAItepYLSGhvAQojQB" alt=""> </td><td><strong>Select Side (white highlight)</strong></td><td>Hover the mouse over a <mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>side</strong></mark>, then click to select it. This changes to stationary <strong>Side View</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/P7m3ZjIKXKzirq6DQsyE" alt=""></td><td><strong>Select Vertex (white highlight)</strong></td><td>Hover the mouse over a <mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>vertex</strong></mark>, then click to select it. This changes to a movable <strong>Free View</strong> with the <strong>vertex</strong> at the center.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/YrLDLpQ9jC9k0swZnDiz" alt=""> </td><td><strong>Select Edge (no highlight)</strong></td><td>Hover the mouse over an <mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>edge</strong></mark>, then click to select it. This changes to a movable <strong>Free View</strong> with the <strong>edge</strong> at the center.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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{% tab title="View Buttons" %}

### View Buttons

Some Viewport buttons vary by module, and include options to orient, measure, and visualize your project:

#### **Block**

Toggle on and off guides to help orient and measure your project.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/29PPnKlJNoMOoLszGU5P" alt="">  /  <img src="/files/i5WsUc4RqeooTV09SQWt" alt=""><br><strong>Perspective / Orthographic</strong></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/kuXVBbbIPoqlr3G1O6pO" alt=""><br><strong>View Axes</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### **Modeler**

The Viewport can be split. You can select a side to view with a dropdown menu per section.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/00zHWKFd3GNb5HTgQWbO" alt=""> <strong>Single Viewport</strong></td><td><a href="/files/mYo2IO61ooYMdLO3UZ0J">/files/mYo2IO61ooYMdLO3UZ0J</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/uBEap5mKuWTB0fbgVl2N" alt=""> <strong>Dual Viewport</strong><br><img src="/files/nFGXRRzl7q6EdcQ6ciac" alt=""> Show/Hide Depth Cues</td><td><a href="/files/cQb5X1ovZC3YKFRCwI7L">/files/cQb5X1ovZC3YKFRCwI7L</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/5PgCleWd8dAIeK4A4FFH" alt=""> <strong>Quad Viewport</strong><br><img src="/files/nFGXRRzl7q6EdcQ6ciac" alt=""> Show/Hide Depth Cues</td><td><a href="/files/RlIrJyBQuo8odlXocoRF">/files/RlIrJyBQuo8odlXocoRF</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/qnxM87Z0s2qoqF7stgeR" alt=""><strong>View Floor</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/kuXVBbbIPoqlr3G1O6pO" alt=""> <strong>View Axes</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/HOLz7UMmeQX7xntlLPoJ" alt=""> <strong>View Walls</strong></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/h5bWIvhLOevGwgLtjRka" alt=""> <br><strong>View Selection Through Voxels</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/YyshwSwWR8Ns9lIvO0mF" alt=""> <br><strong>High Render Quality</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/6iKZPmxRB13KLy9aV8G3" alt=""> <br><strong>View Selected Layer Only (Solo)</strong></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### **Animator**

Toggle on and off guides to help orient and measure your project.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/29PPnKlJNoMOoLszGU5P" alt="">  /  <img src="/files/i5WsUc4RqeooTV09SQWt" alt=""><br><strong>Perspective / Orthographic</strong></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/kuXVBbbIPoqlr3G1O6pO" alt=""><br><strong>View Axes</strong></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/qnxM87Z0s2qoqF7stgeR" alt=""> <br><strong>View Floor</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>
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{% tab title="Background" %}

### ![](/files/CL70ioYMqZgWJiis1Wxk)Background Colour

Toggle between options to visualize your asset against common environmental colours. Note that screenshots do not use this background (they have a transparent background).

You can now customise your viewport colours to any colour you wish using the colour wheel. \
It'll adjust the colour on of the axis, menu, grid lines and even voxel edges.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/qyuzA2QcZHLLBOBzkjYl" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Or you can use any of the preset colour options we have available:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Black</strong></td><td><a href="/files/Q6yqxZnsbuK5odgMkwbJ">/files/Q6yqxZnsbuK5odgMkwbJ</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Light Gray</strong></td><td><a href="/files/dmR9Lu0LQiO8vC1Vfkru">/files/dmR9Lu0LQiO8vC1Vfkru</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Teal Gradient</strong></td><td><a href="/files/hfGqdnqB1RIyKlU8bpK6">/files/hfGqdnqB1RIyKlU8bpK6</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Morning Gradient</strong></td><td><a href="/files/bCLC8pnaTag58oqQUrbi">/files/bCLC8pnaTag58oqQUrbi</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sunset Gradient</strong></td><td><a href="/files/Kd60G3TbNGO4XYqf9CXN">/files/Kd60G3TbNGO4XYqf9CXN</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Midnight Gradient</strong></td><td><a href="/files/6kTJdwaMA5V9ok0cCSTU">/files/6kTJdwaMA5V9ok0cCSTU</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
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{% tab title="Light" %}

### ![](/files/HWJGDq6kghbVREz1L8RG)Light

Two light sources have three controls each:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>On/Off</strong><br>Create up to four basic light combinations</td><td><img src="/files/v0IWowV8kbBq9RYTYciz" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td>Click a light source's toggle button.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Azimuth</strong><br>Position light around the entity</td><td><img src="/files/Ba2Fu7kGD0RSyIqA9eYV" alt=""></td><td>Drag the circle <img src="/files/4ZH15356Sa0QntmYgQHz" alt=""> or enter a value in the box.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Altitude</strong><br>Position light vertically</td><td><img src="/files/Ddj2N0qK8UouKVRzIBhe" alt=""></td><td>Drag the circle <img src="/files/4ZH15356Sa0QntmYgQHz" alt=""> or enter a value in the box.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### On/Off

Enhance screenshots or colour application and texturing.

<table><thead><tr><th width="96.66666666666666">Lights On</th><th width="150">Effect</th><th>Note</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0</td><td>Even lighting</td><td>Harder to see voxel details, but truer colour for painting texture</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Strong shadows</td><td>More dramatic screenshots</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Soft shadows</td><td>Clearer colour in screenshots</td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
Each light creates a shadow on the opposite side of the entity.
{% endhint %}

#### Azimuth

<table><thead><tr><th width="301">Angle</th><th>Light Position</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0 degrees</td><td>In front of the entity</td></tr><tr><td>90 degrees</td><td>Entity's left side</td></tr><tr><td>180 degrees</td><td>Behind the entity</td></tr><tr><td>-90 degrees</td><td>Entity's right side</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Altitude

<table><thead><tr><th width="300">Angle</th><th>Light Position</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>90 degrees</td><td>Top of the entity</td></tr><tr><td>0 degrees</td><td>Middle of the entity</td></tr><tr><td>-90 degrees</td><td>Bottom of the entity</td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="success" %}
**TIP**

Create even shadowing by setting both lights at opposite angles from each other and not perfectly aligned to a 45 or 90 degree value so there is variation in brightness from one voxel to another.
{% endhint %}
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{% tab title="Camera" %}
![](/files/j4arHrWqMiVGgiWXNSyA)Camera

Camera settings can be adjusted to suit your preferences and project needs.

<figure><img src="/files/5O3swIey5Pcl6x0Y9ZzJ" alt="" width="186"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sensitivity</strong></td><td>Set how quickly the camera moves in response to your mouse movements.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>FOV (Field of View)</strong></td><td>The area the camera sees measured in degrees.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Near</strong><br><strong>Far</strong></td><td>Occludes voxels at set distances to help visualize your project.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Scale</strong><br><img src="/files/uw8KwdtCaxtmoraumr7F" alt=""></td><td>Switch between preset <strong>Near</strong> and <strong>Far</strong> values that work well with small or large scale entities.</td></tr></tbody></table>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Font and Icon" %}
Asjusted size options for text and icons.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/3MLqzj9RBZ37XJaxcJJp" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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## Dropdown Menu

![](/files/faYmvqsSUKsnilAizKRF) Return to the Home screen with the Home button at the top left.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="File" %}

### File

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a data-mention href="#preferences">#preferences</a></td><td>Customise VoxEdit's colours and controls.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Open Asset Folder</strong></td><td>Open the folder containing the asset.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Save</strong></td><td>Commit changes to your project.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Save As</strong></td><td>Save another version of your project.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Upload to Workspace</strong></td><td><p>Upload your creation to your <a href="/pages/KdQbFqngkrpv4hQZVUzW"><strong>Workspace</strong></a> on The Sandbox website to:</p><ul><li>test quality</li><li>use in Experiences</li><li>prepare to list on the <a href="/spaces/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/pages/58PZx2ONxzUeq0sELS4c"><strong>Marketplace</strong></a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Reset to Default</strong></td><td>Restore every setting.</td></tr></tbody></table>

***

#### Modeler & Animator

**Export**

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Export</strong></td><td>Create and save a file for your project in OBJ, DAE, GLTF, GLB and VOX formats.</td></tr></tbody></table>

***

#### Animator

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sync from External Editor</strong></td><td><ul><li>Sync to MagicaVoxel</li><li>Sync from MagicVoxel</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>
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{% tab title="Edit" %}

### Edit

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Undo </strong><kbd><strong>Ctrl</strong></kbd><strong> + </strong><kbd><strong>Z</strong></kbd></td><td>Undo up to 10 steps backward.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Redo </strong><kbd><strong>Ctrl</strong></kbd><strong> + </strong><kbd><strong>Y</strong></kbd></td><td>Redo up to 10 steps forward.</td></tr></tbody></table>

***

#### Modeler

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cut </strong><kbd><strong>Ctrl</strong></kbd><strong> + </strong><kbd><strong>X</strong></kbd></td><td>Remove selected voxels or models from your project and store them in your clipboard.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Copy </strong><kbd><strong>Ctrl</strong></kbd><strong> + </strong><kbd><strong>C</strong></kbd></td><td>Copy selected voxels or models from your project and store them in your clipboard.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Paste </strong><kbd><strong>Ctrl</strong></kbd><strong> + </strong><kbd><strong>V</strong></kbd></td><td>Paste voxels or models from your clipboard to your project.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Invert Selection</strong></td><td>When voxels or models in your project are selected, this deselects them and selects whatever was not selected.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Save Selected Voxels</strong></td><td>When voxels are selected, this opens the file menu to save them as a .VXM file. <br><br><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="2139">ℹ️</span> This is very useful when breaking down an asset into movable parts when building a rig.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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{% tab title="View" %}

### View

This menu allows you to show or hide panels, which vary per module:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/nCOXMMvH6dDwD5pZL4Rm">/pages/nCOXMMvH6dDwD5pZL4Rm</a></td><td><ul><li>Menubar (Block controls)</li><li>Block Sides</li><li>Materials Panel</li><li>Palette</li><li>Toolbar (paint mode only)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/Ax3DVpHz9EvMueZi3ftK">/pages/Ax3DVpHz9EvMueZi3ftK</a></td><td><ul><li>Menubar (Modeler controls)</li><li>Materials Panel</li><li>Layers Panel</li><li>Palette</li><li>Toolbar (all modes)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/j2gFHrVCJrJz8XvizJUk">/pages/j2gFHrVCJrJz8XvizJUk</a></td><td><ul><li>Menubar (Animator controls)</li><li>Skeleton Panel</li><li>Library Panel</li><li>Inspector Panel</li><li>Timeline</li><li>Animations List</li><li>Inverse Kinematics Panel (advanced option hidden by defaut)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>
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### Help

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Shortcut Guide</strong></td><td>Opens a list of frequently used shortcuts, which can be customised via <a data-mention href="#preferences">#preferences</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Creators Portal</strong></td><td>Opens this VoxEdit documentation in your default browser.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tutorials</strong></td><td>Opens VoxEdit tutorials on YouTube.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Feedback</strong></td><td>Redirects you to a form to submit feedback or technical issues to our team.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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