| Item | PaintTool |
|---|---|
| Module | ARCHEAN_build |
Description
The Paint Tool allows you to paint blocks, cables, labels and components with custom colors and surface finishes.
Usage
Controls
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Paint face | Left-click |
| Paint whole block (all faces) | Shift + Left-click |
| Pick color from block | Right-click |
Color Palettes
The Paint Tool uses a palette system to save and organize your colors.
Palette Management
- Create: Create a new empty palette
- Copy: Duplicate the current palette with a new name
- Delete: Remove the current palette
Adding Colors
Click the + button in the palette to add a new color slot.
Color Picker
The bottom section of the interface contains:
- RGB Color Picker: Select any color using the hue bar and saturation/value square
- Gamma Preview: Shows how the color will appear in-game with your gamma settings
Surface Materials
Each color can have a different surface finish:
| Material | Appearance |
|---|---|
| Matte | Rough, non-reflective surface |
| Glossy | Smooth, shiny surface |
| Metal | Rough metallic surface |
| Chrome | Mirror-like metallic surface |
| Transparent | See-through (for glass effects) |
Notes
- Painting a block applies color per face (use Shift for all faces)
- Cables have additional customization options, see Spool