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	== Subobject Modes ==		== Subobject Modes ==
	When a piece of Geo is selected, the Inspector Panel will display some new options relevant to building out your geometry. The most important here are the '''Subobject Modes'''. Clicking any one of these will toggle the mode, as well as revealing new Inspector Panel actions. These are covered in more detail in [[Geo Editing (Advanced)]].		[[File:InspectorPanelGeo.png\|thumb\|The Inspector Panel with Geo selected]]When a piece of Geo is selected, the Inspector Panel will display some new options relevant to building out your geometry. The most important here are the '''Subobject Modes'''. Clicking any one of these will toggle the mode, as well as revealing new Inspector Panel actions. These are covered in more detail in [[Geo Editing (Advanced)]].

	You can also enter these modes with the '''<code>1</code>''' (Vertex), '''<code>2</code>''' (Edge), '''<code>3</code>''' (Face) and '''<code>4</code>''' (Texture) hotkeys.		You can also enter these modes with the '''<code>1</code>''' (Vertex), '''<code>2</code>''' (Edge), '''<code>3</code>''' (Face) and '''<code>4</code>''' (Texture) hotkeys.
	~~[[File:InspectorPanelGeo.png\|thumb\|The Inspector Panel with Geo selected]]~~

	=== [[File:ModeVertex.png]] Vertex Subobject Mode: ===		=== [[File:ModeVertex.png]] Vertex Subobject Mode: ===
	The Vertex Subobject Mode allows you to select and modify the [[wikipedia:Vertex_(geometry)\|vertices]] of your selected Geo. Once selected you can modify one or more vertices with the Move, Rotate and Scale manipulators in the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Toolbar]].		The Vertex Subobject Mode allows you to select and modify the [[wikipedia:Vertex_(geometry)\|vertices]] of your selected Geo. Once selected you can modify one or more vertices with the Move, Rotate and Scale manipulators in the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Toolbar]].

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	You can also enter these modes with the '''<code>1</code>''' (Vertex), '''<code>2</code>''' (Edge), '''<code>3</code>''' (Face) and '''<code>4</code>''' (Texture) hotkeys.		You can also enter these modes with the '''<code>1</code>''' (Vertex), '''<code>2</code>''' (Edge), '''<code>3</code>''' (Face) and '''<code>4</code>''' (Texture) hotkeys.
	[[File:InspectorPanelGeo.png\|thumb\|The Inspector Panel with Geo selected ~~(Face Subobject Mode)~~]]		[[File:InspectorPanelGeo.png\|thumb\|The Inspector Panel with Geo selected]]

	=== [[File:ModeVertex.png]] Vertex Subobject Mode: ===		=== [[File:ModeVertex.png]] Vertex Subobject Mode: ===

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	This Subobject Mode is not relevant to sculpting geometry. It is a local version of the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Texture Manipulator]] for working purely on one piece of Geo. It is covered in more detail in the [[Geo Texturing]] page.		This Subobject Mode is not relevant to sculpting geometry. It is a local version of the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Texture Manipulator]] for working purely on one piece of Geo. It is covered in more detail in the [[Geo Texturing]] page.

	== ~~Basic~~ Topics ==		== Recommended Topics ==
	=== ~~<u>Recommended Next</u>:~~ [[Geo ~~Texturing]] ===~~		==== [[Geo Editing (Advanced)]] ====

	~~==== [[Lighting]] ====~~

	~~==== [[Messages~~ (~~Senders and Receivers~~)]] ====

	~~==== [[Building and Running]] ====~~

	~~== Advanced Topics~~ ==

	==== [[Geo ~~Editing (Advanced)~~]] ====		==== [[Geo Texturing]] ====

	==== [[Geo Components]] ====		==== [[Geo Components]] ====

	~~==== [[Collision Masks]] ====~~

	~~==== [[Adding Custom Assets]] ====~~

	== Related Topics ==		== Related Topics ==

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	{{Note\|text=The cylinder remains configurable after creation, and locked out of vertex, edge or face editing. In order to begin modifying it like the other Geo shapes you must click "Convert to Geo" in the Inspector Panel to bake it down to a regular mesh.\|type=info}}		{{Note\|text=The cylinder remains configurable after creation, and locked out of vertex, edge or face editing. In order to begin modifying it like the other Geo shapes you must click "Convert to Geo" in the Inspector Panel to bake it down to a regular mesh.\|type=info}}[[File:Create_Geo_Options_Common.png\|thumb\|Geo options common to all shapes]]

	=== Shared Options: ===		=== Shared Options: ===
	~~[[File:Create_Geo_Options_Common.png\|thumb\|Geo options common to all shapes]]~~
	There are two options in the Inspector Panel common to all Geo shapes.		There are two options in the Inspector Panel common to all Geo shapes.

	~~The first option, '''~~Parent~~''',~~ is a drop-down panel to select where it should be placed in the Scene Tree. The default, Selected Group, is useful in most circumstances, but you have ~~a choice of~~ the following ~~options~~:		==== Parent: ====
			This is a drop-down panel to select where the Geo should be placed in the Scene Tree. The default selection, '''Selected Group''', is useful in most circumstances, but you have the following choices:

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Scene'''		\| '''Scene:'''
	\|\| The new Geo will be created at the bottom of the Scene Tree.		\|\| The new Geo will be created at the bottom of the Scene Tree.
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Clicked Geo'''		\| '''Clicked Geo:'''
	\|\| The new Geo will be created as a child of any Geo first clicked on (in the 3D view) when dragging out the new shape. Clicking on no Geo will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.		\|\| The new Geo will be created as a child of any Geo first clicked on (in the 3D view) when dragging out the new shape. Clicking on no Geo will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Clicked Group'''		\| '''Clicked Group:'''
	\|\| The new Geo will be created in the same Group as any Geo first clicked on (in the 3D view) when dragging out the new shape. Clicking on no Geo will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.		\|\| The new Geo will be created in the same Group as any Geo first clicked on (in the 3D view) when dragging out the new shape. Clicking on no Geo will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Selected Geo'''		\| '''Selected Geo:'''
	\|\| The new Geo will be created as a child of whatever Geo is currently selected in the Scene Tree. If nothing is selected it will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.		\|\| The new Geo will be created as a child of whatever Geo is currently selected in the Scene Tree. If nothing is selected it will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Selected Group'''		\| '''Selected Group:'''
	\|\| The new Geo will be created as a child of whatever Group is currently selected in the scene tree, or the same group a selected Geo belongs to. If nothing is selected it will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree. This is the default selection.		\|\| The new Geo will be created as a child of whatever Group is currently selected in the scene tree, or the same group a selected Geo belongs to. If nothing is selected it will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree. This is the default selection.
	\|}		\|}

	~~The second option, '''~~Orient to Surface~~''',~~ aligns the chosen Geo to the surface it's drawn on, useful for building off slopes or odd surfaces.		==== Orient To Surface: ====
			This option aligns the chosen Geo to the surface it's drawn on, useful for building off slopes or odd surfaces.

	Once you have selected a shape and your options, simply drawing on one of the 4 viewports will begin creating the Geo. You can do this on both the 2D and 3D viewports. Next let's learn about Subobject Modes.		Once you have selected a shape and your options, simply drawing on one of the 4 viewports will begin creating the Geo. You can do this on both the 2D and 3D viewports. Next let's learn about Subobject Modes.

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	== Geo Shapes ==		== Geo Shapes ==
	[[File:Create Geo Dropdown.png\|thumb\|The Create Geo button with drop down]]		[[File:Create Geo Dropdown.png\|thumb\|The Create Geo button with drop down]]
	You create a new piece of Geo by clicking the '''Create Geo''' button up on the toolbar, and then selecting the shape from the drop-down. Currently there are three types: '''Geo (Box), Plane''' and '''Cylinder'''.		You create a new piece of Geo by clicking the '''Create Geo''' button up on the toolbar, and then selecting the shape from the drop-down.

			Currently there are three types: '''Geo (Box), Plane''' and '''Cylinder'''.

	All Geo shapes are actually scripted, and can be modified with options relative to the chosen shape. Once a Geo shape is selected look at the '''Inspector Panel''' for more options on what you are about to draw.		All Geo shapes are actually scripted, and can be modified with options relative to the chosen shape. Once a Geo shape is selected look at the '''Inspector Panel''' for more options on what you are about to draw.
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	Draws a six-sided box shape. Dragging out the shape draws the bottom plane (relative to whatever viewport you start drawing in), and then you drag out the volume (height or width depending on the viewport) next.		Draws a six-sided box shape. Dragging out the shape draws the bottom plane (relative to whatever viewport you start drawing in), and then you drag out the volume (height or width depending on the viewport) next.

	=~~=== Options: ====~~		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
	* '''Inverse:''' ~~draws~~ the box with the face normals reversed, the same as clicking Flip Normal in the Face Subobject Mode.		\| '''Inverse:'''
			\|\| Draws the box with the face normals reversed, the same as clicking Flip Normal in the Face Subobject Mode.
			\|}

	=== [[File:CreateGeoPlane.png]] Geo Plane: ===		=== [[File:CreateGeoPlane.png]] Geo Plane: ===
	Draws a flat one-sided plane only, essentially just the first part of drawing out the regular box Geo.		Draws a flat one-sided plane only, essentially just the first part of drawing out the regular box Geo.

	=~~=== Options: ====~~		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
	* '''Surface Offset:''' ~~draw~~ the plane with the chosen offset from the grid or surface plane it's drawn over (default: 0).		\| '''Surface Offset:'''
	* '''Double-Sided:''' ~~draws~~ the plane with double-sided, the same as checking the '''Double-Sided''' flag in the '''Face Subobject Mode'''.		\|\| Draw the plane with the chosen offset from the grid or surface plane it's drawn over (default: 0).
	* '''Fit Texture:''' ~~draws~~ the plane it with the currently selected texture auto-scaled to the draw size.		\|-
			\| '''Double-Sided:'''
			\|\| Draws the plane with double-sided, the same as checking the '''Double-Sided''' flag in the '''Face Subobject Mode'''.
			\|-
			\| '''Fit Texture:'''
			\|\| Draws the plane it with the currently selected texture auto-scaled to the draw size.
			\|}

	=== [[File:CreateGeoCylinder.png]] Geo Cylinder: ===		=== [[File:CreateGeoCylinder.png]] Geo Cylinder: ===
	Draws a configurable cylinder. Like the default Geo, the bottom plane will be drawn first, then the cylinder's volume will be dragged out.		Draws a configurable cylinder. Like the default Geo, the bottom plane will be drawn first, then the cylinder's volume will be dragged out.

	=~~=== Options~~: ~~====~~		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			\| '''Segments:'''
			\|\| The number of sides the cylinder will have. The more sides, the smoother it looks.
			\|-
			\| '''Inverse:'''
			\|\| Draws the cylinder with the face normals reversed, the same as clicking '''Flip Normal''' in the '''Face Subobject Mode'''.
			\|-
			\| '''Material Caps:'''
			\|\| Allows you to set a different material for the end caps of the cylinder. This can always be done after creation.
			\|}

	* '''Segments:''' the number of sides the cylinder will have. The more sides, the smoother it looks.
	* '''Inverse:''' draws the cylinder with the face normals reversed, the same as clicking '''Flip Normal''' in the '''Face Subobject Mode'''.
	* '''Material Caps:''' allows you to set a different material for the end caps of the cylinder. This can always be done after creation.
	{{Note\|text=The cylinder remains configurable after creation, and locked out of vertex, edge or face editing. In order to begin modifying it like the other Geo shapes you must click "Convert to Geo" in the Inspector Panel to bake it down to a regular mesh.\|type=info}}		{{Note\|text=The cylinder remains configurable after creation, and locked out of vertex, edge or face editing. In order to begin modifying it like the other Geo shapes you must click "Convert to Geo" in the Inspector Panel to bake it down to a regular mesh.\|type=info}}

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	There are two options in the Inspector Panel common to all Geo shapes.		There are two options in the Inspector Panel common to all Geo shapes.

	The first is a drop-down panel to select where it should be placed in the Scene Tree ~~'''(Parent)'''~~. The default, Selected Group, is useful in most circumstances, but you have a choice of the following options:		The first option, '''Parent''', is a drop-down panel to select where it should be placed in the Scene Tree. The default, Selected Group, is useful in most circumstances, but you have a choice of the following options:

	{\| class="wikitable ~~mw-collapsible~~"		{\| class="wikitable"
	~~!Option~~
	~~!Behaviour~~
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Scene'''		\| '''Scene'''
	\|The new Geo will be created at the bottom of the ~~whole~~ Scene Tree.		\|\| The new Geo will be created at the bottom of the Scene Tree.
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Clicked Geo'''		\| '''Clicked Geo'''
	\|The new Geo will be created as a child of any Geo first clicked on (in the 3D view) when dragging out the new shape. Clicking on no Geo will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.		\|\| The new Geo will be created as a child of any Geo first clicked on (in the 3D view) when dragging out the new shape. Clicking on no Geo will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Clicked Group'''		\| '''Clicked Group'''
	\|The new Geo will be created in the same Group as any Geo first clicked on (in the 3D view) when dragging out the new shape. Clicking on no Geo will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.		\|\| The new Geo will be created in the same Group as any Geo first clicked on (in the 3D view) when dragging out the new shape. Clicking on no Geo will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Selected Geo'''		\| '''Selected Geo'''
	\|The new Geo will be created as a child of whatever Geo is currently selected in the Scene Tree. If nothing is selected it will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.		\|\| The new Geo will be created as a child of whatever Geo is currently selected in the Scene Tree. If nothing is selected it will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree.
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Selected Group'''		\| '''Selected Group'''
	\|The new Geo will be created as a child of whatever Group is currently selected in the scene tree, or the same group a selected Geo belongs to. If nothing is selected it will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree. This is the default selection.		\|\| The new Geo will be created as a child of whatever Group is currently selected in the scene tree, or the same group a selected Geo belongs to. If nothing is selected it will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree. This is the default selection.
	\|}		\|}
	The second option is to ~~align~~ the chosen Geo to the surface it's drawn on ~~('''Orient to Surface)'''~~, useful for building off slopes or odd surfaces~~'''~~.~~'''~~
			The second option, '''Orient to Surface''', aligns the chosen Geo to the surface it's drawn on, useful for building off slopes or odd surfaces.

	Once you have selected a shape and your options, simply drawing on one of the 4 viewports will begin creating the Geo. You can do this on both the 2D and 3D viewports. Next let's learn about Subobject Modes.		Once you have selected a shape and your options, simply drawing on one of the 4 viewports will begin creating the Geo. You can do this on both the 2D and 3D viewports. Next let's learn about Subobject Modes.

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	All Geo shapes are actually scripted, and can be modified with options relative to the chosen shape. Once a Geo shape is selected look at the '''Inspector Panel''' for more options on what you are about to draw.		All Geo shapes are actually scripted, and can be modified with options relative to the chosen shape. Once a Geo shape is selected look at the '''Inspector Panel''' for more options on what you are about to draw.

	==== [[File:CreateGeo.png]] Geo: ====		=== [[File:CreateGeo.png]] Geo: ===
	Draws a six-sided box shape. Dragging out the shape draws the bottom plane (relative to whatever viewport you start drawing in), and then you drag out the volume (height or width depending on the viewport) next. In the ~~Inspector Panel you will have the option to draw it inverted (e.g.~~ with the face normals reversed).		Draws a six-sided box shape. Dragging out the shape draws the bottom plane (relative to whatever viewport you start drawing in), and then you drag out the volume (height or width depending on the viewport) next.

			==== Options: ====

			* '''Inverse:''' draws the box with the face normals reversed, the same as clicking Flip Normal in the Face Subobject Mode.

	=== [[File:CreateGeoPlane.png]] Geo Plane: ===		=== [[File:CreateGeoPlane.png]] Geo Plane: ===
	Draws a flat one-sided plane only, essentially just the first part of drawing out the regular box Geo. Options in the ~~Inspector Panel include drawing~~ with a surface ~~offset, making~~ the ~~face~~ double-sided ~~and drawing~~ it with the texture auto-scaled to the draw size.		Draws a flat one-sided plane only, essentially just the first part of drawing out the regular box Geo.

			==== Options: ====

			* '''Surface Offset:''' draw the plane with the chosen offset from the grid or surface plane it's drawn over (default: 0).
			* '''Double-Sided:''' draws the plane with double-sided, the same as checking the '''Double-Sided''' flag in the '''Face Subobject Mode'''.
			* '''Fit Texture:''' draws the plane it with the currently selected texture auto-scaled to the draw size.

	=== [[File:CreateGeoCylinder.png]] Geo Cylinder: ===		=== [[File:CreateGeoCylinder.png]] Geo Cylinder: ===
	Draws a configurable cylinder. Like the default Geo, the bottom plane will be drawn first, then the cylinder's volume will be dragged out. In the Inspector Panel you can configure the number of sides, the material for the end caps, and invert the faces like the default Geo.{{Note\|text=The cylinder remains configurable after creation, and locked out of vertex, edge or face editing. In order to begin modifying it like the other Geo types you must click Convert to Geo in the Inspector Panel to bake it down to a regular mesh.\|type=info}}		Draws a configurable cylinder. Like the default Geo, the bottom plane will be drawn first, then the cylinder's volume will be dragged out.

	=== ~~Common~~ Options: ===		==== Options: ====

			* '''Segments:''' the number of sides the cylinder will have. The more sides, the smoother it looks.
			* '''Inverse:''' draws the cylinder with the face normals reversed, the same as clicking '''Flip Normal''' in the '''Face Subobject Mode'''.
			* '''Material Caps:''' allows you to set a different material for the end caps of the cylinder. This can always be done after creation.
			{{Note\|text=The cylinder remains configurable after creation, and locked out of vertex, edge or face editing. In order to begin modifying it like the other Geo shapes you must click "Convert to Geo" in the Inspector Panel to bake it down to a regular mesh.\|type=info}}

			=== Shared Options: ===
	[[File:Create_Geo_Options_Common.png\|thumb\|Geo options common to all shapes]]		[[File:Create_Geo_Options_Common.png\|thumb\|Geo options common to all shapes]]
	There are two options in the Inspector Panel common to all Geo shapes. The first is to ~~align the chosen Geo to~~ the ~~surface it~~'~~s drawn on (~~''~~'Orient to Surface~~)''', useful ~~for building off slopes or odd surfaces'''.'''~~		There are two options in the Inspector Panel common to all Geo shapes.

			The first is a drop-down panel to select where it should be placed in the Scene Tree '''(Parent)'''. The default, Selected Group, is useful in most circumstances, but you have a choice of the following options:

	~~The second is where it should be placed in the Scene Tree '''(Parent)'''. The default, Selected Group, is useful in most circumstances, but you have the following options:~~
	{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"		{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
	!Option		!Option
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	\|The new Geo will be created as a child of whatever Group is currently selected in the scene tree, or the same group a selected Geo belongs to. If nothing is selected it will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree. This is the default selection.		\|The new Geo will be created as a child of whatever Group is currently selected in the scene tree, or the same group a selected Geo belongs to. If nothing is selected it will create it at the bottom of the Scene Tree. This is the default selection.
	\|}		\|}
	~~I suggest leaving~~ it on ~~Selected Group~~. Once you have selected a shape and your options, simply drawing on one of the 4 viewports will begin creating the Geo. You can do this on both the 2D and 3D viewports. Next let's learn about Subobject Modes.		The second option is to align the chosen Geo to the surface it's drawn on ('''Orient to Surface)''', useful for building off slopes or odd surfaces'''.'''

			Once you have selected a shape and your options, simply drawing on one of the 4 viewports will begin creating the Geo. You can do this on both the 2D and 3D viewports. Next let's learn about Subobject Modes.

	== Subobject Modes ==		== Subobject Modes ==
	When a piece of Geo is selected, the Inspector Panel will display some new ~~buttons~~ relevant to building out your geometry. The most important here are the '''Subobject Modes'''. Clicking any one of these will ~~take you in and out of~~ the mode, as well as revealing new ~~mode-specific actions on the~~ Inspector Panel. These are covered in more detail in [[Geo Editing (Advanced)]].		When a piece of Geo is selected, the Inspector Panel will display some new options relevant to building out your geometry. The most important here are the '''Subobject Modes'''. Clicking any one of these will toggle the mode, as well as revealing new Inspector Panel actions. These are covered in more detail in [[Geo Editing (Advanced)]].

	You can also enter these modes with the '''<code>1</code>''' (Vertex), '''<code>2</code>''' (Edge), '''<code>3</code>''' (Face) and '''<code>4</code>''' (Texture) hotkeys.		You can also enter these modes with the '''<code>1</code>''' (Vertex), '''<code>2</code>''' (Edge), '''<code>3</code>''' (Face) and '''<code>4</code>''' (Texture) hotkeys.
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	This Subobject Mode is not relevant to sculpting geometry. It is a local version of the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Texture Manipulator]] for working purely on one piece of Geo. It is covered in more detail in the [[Geo Texturing]] page.		This Subobject Mode is not relevant to sculpting geometry. It is a local version of the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Texture Manipulator]] for working purely on one piece of Geo. It is covered in more detail in the [[Geo Texturing]] page.

	== ~~Making a Simple Room ==~~		== Basic Topics ==
	~~So with the basic tools outlined above, let's make a simple room.~~

	First thing we want to do is activate the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Vertex Auto Merge]] toggle. This will automatically weld overlapping vertices and edges together, making this a fairly quick and simple process.

	There are two ways you can create a simple room: create a standard box Geo and reverse the faces, or create a Geo Plane, and extrude the edges to construct an enclosed room. For learning purposes let's do it the more involved way.

	~~Start by creating a new Geo Plane the size of your desired floor.~~

	~~[[File:FirstRoom1.png\|780x780px]]~~

	~~Switch to '''Select Mode''', and pick your newly created floor.~~

	Now select the '''Edge Subobject Mode''', and, by either holding '''<code>Control</code>''' to select multiple edges, or drawing a lasso around them with the mouse (in any viewport), select all the edges.

	~~[[File:FirstRoom2.png\|780x780px]]~~

	~~Now, in '''Move Mode''', hold '''<code>Shift</code>''' and drag the green Y-axis gizmo up to your desired height, creating the walls of your room.~~

	~~[[File:FirstRoom3.png\|780x780px]]~~

	Finally, let's manually bridge some edges together to make the ceiling. Select one of the open, upper edges, and again holding '''<code>Shift</code>''', drag it over to the opposite edge. '''Vertex Auto Merge''' should weld these together and enclose the room.

	~~[[File:FirstRoom4.png\|780x780px]]~~

	~~[[File:FirstRoom5.png\|780x780px]]~~

	~~== What's Next?~~ ==
	=== <u>Recommended Next</u>: [[Geo Texturing]] ===		=== <u>Recommended Next</u>: [[Geo Texturing]] ===

	==== [[Lighting~~\|Lighting Your Level~~]] ====		==== [[Lighting]] ====

	==== [[~~Scripting an Encounter~~]] ====		==== [[Messages (Senders and Receivers)]] ====

	==== [[Building and Running]] ====		==== [[Building and Running]] ====

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	This Subobject Mode is not relevant to sculpting geometry. It is a local version of the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Texture Manipulator]] for working purely on one piece of Geo. It is covered in more detail in the [[Geo Texturing]] page.		This Subobject Mode is not relevant to sculpting geometry. It is a local version of the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Texture Manipulator]] for working purely on one piece of Geo. It is covered in more detail in the [[Geo Texturing]] page.

			== Making a Simple Room ==
	So with the basic tools outlined above, let's make a simple room.		So with the basic tools outlined above, let's make a simple room.

	~~== Making a Simple Room ==~~
	First thing we want to do is activate the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Vertex Auto Merge]] toggle. This will automatically weld overlapping vertices and edges together, making this a fairly quick and simple process.		First thing we want to do is activate the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Vertex Auto Merge]] toggle. This will automatically weld overlapping vertices and edges together, making this a fairly quick and simple process.

	There are two ways you can create a simple room: create a standard box Geo and reverse the faces, or create a Geo Plane, and extrude the edges to construct an enclosed room. For learning purposes let's do it the more involved way.		There are two ways you can create a simple room: create a standard box Geo and reverse the faces, or create a Geo Plane, and extrude the edges to construct an enclosed room. For learning purposes let's do it the more involved way.

	Start by creating a new Geo Plane the size of your desired floor.		Start by creating a new Geo Plane the size of your desired floor.
	[[File:FirstRoom1.png\|780x780px]]
			[[File:FirstRoom1.png\|780x780px]]

	Switch to '''Select Mode''', and pick your newly created floor.		Switch to '''Select Mode''', and pick your newly created floor.

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2026-08-26T14:07:40Z

Made things a bit easier to understand, added a 'first room' tutorial, and moved the extra tools over to the advanced editing page

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	The second is where it should be placed in the Scene Tree '''(Parent)'''. The default, Selected Group, is useful in most circumstances, but you have the following options:		The second is where it should be placed in the Scene Tree '''(Parent)'''. The default, Selected Group, is useful in most circumstances, but you have the following options:
	{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"		{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
	!		!Option
	!~~Parent Options~~		!Behaviour
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Scene'''		\|'''Scene'''
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	This Subobject Mode is not relevant to sculpting geometry. It is a local version of the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Texture Manipulator]] for working purely on one piece of Geo. It is covered in more detail in the [[Geo Texturing]] page.		This Subobject Mode is not relevant to sculpting geometry. It is a local version of the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Texture Manipulator]] for working purely on one piece of Geo. It is covered in more detail in the [[Geo Texturing]] page.

	== No Subobject Mode: ==		== No Subobject Mode ==
	In addition to the Subobject Modes, there are some additional tools when a Geo is selected with '''no''' Subobject Mode active:		In addition to the Subobject Modes, there are some additional tools when a Geo is selected with '''no''' Subobject Mode active:
	[[File:InspectorPanelGeoExtras.png\|thumb\|Additional Geo tools with no Subobject Mode selected]]		[[File:InspectorPanelGeoExtras.png\|thumb\|Additional Geo tools with no Subobject Mode selected]]
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	==== Collision Only: ====		==== Collision Only: ====
	Toggling this will remove the visual element of the Geo in-game, making it purely collision-only. Useful for invisible walls, and [[Geo Components\|~~Push/Trigger~~ Volumes.]]		Toggling this will remove the visual element of the Geo in-game, making it purely collision-only. Useful for invisible walls, and [[Geo Components\|Geo Volumes.]]

	==== Unlit: ====		==== Unlit: ====
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	==== Add Component: ====		==== Add Component: ====
	This allows to you add one ore more [[Geo Components\|Components]] to the selected Geo (for more advanced elements like doors and destructible walls).		This allows to you add one ore more [[Geo Components\|Components]] to the selected Geo (for more advanced elements like doors and destructible walls).
	{{Note\|type=info\|text=Hotkeys for these tools, as well as subobject-specific actions are currently unimplemented}}		{{Note\|type=info\|text=Hotkeys for these tools, as well as subobject-specific actions are planned but currently unimplemented}}

	== What's Next? ==		== What's Next? ==

	=== Recommended: [[Geo Texturing]] ===		=== <u>Recommended Next</u>: [[Geo Texturing]] ===

	==== [[Lighting\|Lighting Your Level]] ====		==== [[Lighting\|Lighting Your Level]] ====

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	All Geo shapes are actually scripted, and can be modified with options relative to the chosen shape. Once a Geo shape is selected look at the '''Inspector Panel''' for more options on what you are about to draw.		All Geo shapes are actually scripted, and can be modified with options relative to the chosen shape. Once a Geo shape is selected look at the '''Inspector Panel''' for more options on what you are about to draw.

	=== [[File:CreateGeo.png]] Geo: ===		=== [[File:CreateGeo.png]] Geo ===
	Draws a six-sided box shape. Dragging out the shape draws the bottom plane (relative to whatever viewport you start drawing in), and then you drag out the volume (height or width depending on the viewport) next.		Draws a six-sided box shape. Dragging out the shape draws the bottom plane (relative to whatever viewport you start drawing in), and then you drag out the volume (height or width depending on the viewport) next.

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	=== [[File:CreateGeoPlane.png]] Geo Plane: ===		=== [[File:CreateGeoPlane.png]] Geo Plane ===
	Draws a flat one-sided plane only, essentially just the first part of drawing out the regular box Geo.		Draws a flat one-sided plane only, essentially just the first part of drawing out the regular box Geo.

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	=== [[File:CreateGeoCylinder.png]] Geo Cylinder: ===		=== [[File:CreateGeoCylinder.png]] Geo Cylinder ===
	Draws a configurable cylinder. Like the default Geo, the bottom plane will be drawn first, then the cylinder's volume will be dragged out.		Draws a configurable cylinder. Like the default Geo, the bottom plane will be drawn first, then the cylinder's volume will be dragged out.

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	{{Note\|text=The cylinder remains configurable after creation, and locked out of vertex, edge or face editing. In order to begin modifying it like the other Geo shapes you must click "Convert to Geo" in the Inspector Panel to bake it down to a regular mesh.\|type=info}}[[File:Create_Geo_Options_Common.png\|thumb\|Geo options common to all shapes]]		{{Note\|text=The cylinder remains configurable after creation, and locked out of vertex, edge or face editing. In order to begin modifying it like the other Geo shapes you must click "Convert to Geo" in the Inspector Panel to bake it down to a regular mesh.\|type=info}}[[File:Create_Geo_Options_Common.png\|thumb\|Geo options common to all shapes]]

	=== Shared Options: ===		=== Shared Options ===
	There are two options in the Inspector Panel common to all Geo shapes.		There are two options in the Inspector Panel common to all Geo shapes.

	==== Parent: ====		==== Parent ====
	This is a drop-down panel to select where the Geo should be placed in the Scene Tree. The default selection, '''Selected Group''', is useful in most circumstances, but you have the following choices:		This is a drop-down panel to select where the Geo should be placed in the Scene Tree. The default selection, '''Selected Group''', is useful in most circumstances, but you have the following choices:

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	==== Orient To Surface: ====		==== Orient To Surface ====
	This option aligns the chosen Geo to the surface it's drawn on, useful for building off slopes or odd surfaces.		This option aligns the chosen Geo to the surface it's drawn on, useful for building off slopes or odd surfaces.

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	You can also enter these modes with the '''<code>1</code>''' (Vertex), '''<code>2</code>''' (Edge), '''<code>3</code>''' (Face) and '''<code>4</code>''' (Texture) hotkeys.		You can also enter these modes with the '''<code>1</code>''' (Vertex), '''<code>2</code>''' (Edge), '''<code>3</code>''' (Face) and '''<code>4</code>''' (Texture) hotkeys.
	=== [[File:ModeVertex.png]] Vertex Subobject Mode: ===		=== [[File:ModeVertex.png]] Vertex Subobject Mode ===
	The Vertex Subobject Mode allows you to select and modify the [[wikipedia:Vertex_(geometry)\|vertices]] of your selected Geo. Once selected you can modify one or more vertices with the Move, Rotate and Scale manipulators in the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Toolbar]].		The Vertex Subobject Mode allows you to select and modify the [[wikipedia:Vertex_(geometry)\|vertices]] of your selected Geo. Once selected you can modify one or more vertices with the Move, Rotate and Scale manipulators in the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Toolbar]].

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	The Vertex Subobject Mode has a number of advanced actions on the Inspector Panel, covered [[Geo Editing (Advanced)#Vertex Actions\|here]].		The Vertex Subobject Mode has a number of advanced actions on the Inspector Panel, covered [[Geo Editing (Advanced)#Vertex Actions\|here]].

	=== [[File:ModeEdge.png]] Edge Subobject Mode: ===		=== [[File:ModeEdge.png]] Edge Subobject Mode ===
	The Edge Subobject Mode allows you to select and modify the [[wikipedia:Edge_(geometry)\|edges]] of your selected Geo. Once selected you can modify one or more edges with the Move, Rotate and Scale manipulators in the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Toolbar]].		The Edge Subobject Mode allows you to select and modify the [[wikipedia:Edge_(geometry)\|edges]] of your selected Geo. Once selected you can modify one or more edges with the Move, Rotate and Scale manipulators in the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Toolbar]].

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	The Edge Subobject Mode has a number of advanced actions on the Inspector Panel, covered [[Geo Editing (Advanced)#Edge Actions\|here]].		The Edge Subobject Mode has a number of advanced actions on the Inspector Panel, covered [[Geo Editing (Advanced)#Edge Actions\|here]].

	=== [[File:ModeFace.png]] Face Subobject Mode: ===		=== [[File:ModeFace.png]] Face Subobject Mode ===
	The Face Subobject Mode allows you to select and modify the [[wikipedia:Face_(geometry)\|faces]] of your selected Geo. Once selected you can modify one or more faces with the Move, Rotate and Scale manipulators in the [[Editor Overview#Global Tools\|T]][[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|oolbar]].		The Face Subobject Mode allows you to select and modify the [[wikipedia:Face_(geometry)\|faces]] of your selected Geo. Once selected you can modify one or more faces with the Move, Rotate and Scale manipulators in the [[Editor Overview#Global Tools\|T]][[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|oolbar]].

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	The Face Subobject Mode has a number of advanced actions on the Inspector Panel, covered [[Geo Editing (Advanced)#Face Actions\|here]].		The Face Subobject Mode has a number of advanced actions on the Inspector Panel, covered [[Geo Editing (Advanced)#Face Actions\|here]].

	=== [[File:ModeTexture.png]] Texture Subobject Mode: ===		=== [[File:ModeTexture.png]] Texture Subobject Mode ===
	This Subobject Mode is not relevant to sculpting geometry. It is a local version of the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Texture Manipulator]] for working purely on one piece of Geo. It is covered in more detail in the [[Geo Texturing]] page.		This Subobject Mode is not relevant to sculpting geometry. It is a local version of the [[Editor Overview#The Toolbar\|Texture Manipulator]] for working purely on one piece of Geo. It is covered in more detail in the [[Geo Texturing]] page.