Build Tool Overview

Tanner Hopkins
Tanner Hopkins
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The Build tool allows you to quickly add or remove objects in a Space, as well as access the Mapmaker and upload custom objects. Just select Build (hammer icon) in the toolbar. The Build pane opens, allowing you to easily search for objects, quickly add a suggested object (like Draw Battle!), upload your own custom image, or access the Mapmaker (if you are a Builder or Admin). 

A screenshot of the fancy office complex, with the Riley avatar standing between the lobby and the desks. The Build icon is outlined in red in the Left Nav Menu, and the Build panel is open. At the top of the Build panel is a search field to find objects, a list of recent objects (if any), six suggested objects, and buttons to Open object picker, upload image, or edit in Mapmaker.Select Build in the toolbar to quickly add or manage objects in your Space.

When you've found the object you wish to place, just click anywhere on the Map to add it. When you're done placing objects, click Done at the bottom of the screen.

Tip: If you want to snap the object to the grid (handy for chairs and furniture), hold the Ctrl/⌘ key when you place the object. If you want to change the object's color or orientation, open the Object Picker from the Mapmaker. 

Erase

If you want to remove an object, select the Erase tool in the Build pane. As you hover over objects, the object will turn red. Select the object you wish to erase. 

A screenshot of the fancy office template with the Riley avatar standing between the lobby and the desks. The Erase tab is outline in red in the Build panel, a small red square displays beneath the Riley avatar. A red arrow points to the red square beneath Riley, with a label that reads "Erase tool."To remove an object, select the Erase tool in the Build pane. Click on the object you wish to remove. 

Global Build

You can control who can use the Build tool through the Global Build setting. With Global Build turned on, any person in the Space can use the Build tool. However, they will not have access to the Mapmaker unless they have the user role of Builder or Admin. 

Note: If you are in a remote work Space, all Members can use the Build tool, even if Global Build is turned off. However, Members cannot access the Mapmaker unless you give them the Builder role.

Manage Global Build

To manage the Global Build setting, Settings (Ctrl/⌘+P). On the Space tab in Settings, select Space Customization. Toggle Global Build on or off.

A screenshot of the Settings modal, open to the Space tab and the Space Customization section. A red arrow points to the toggle selector next to the Global Build setting.  To allow anyone to add or remove objects in your Space, open Settings. From the Space tab, select Space Customization. Toggle Global Build on.

By default, Global Build is turned off. Guests can not access the Object Picker or the Mapmaker if Global Build is turned off.  

A screenshot of the fancy office template, with the Riley avatar standing between the lobby and desks. In the Left Nav Menu, the Build icon (hammer) is outlined in red. A red arrow points to the message in the Build panel: "Global Build is not enabled! Please ask an admin to enable global build to use this tool."

 

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