How To Use The Maker Pen Select Tool In Rec Room Tutorial

Welcome back to another tutorial! Today, we’re diving into part two of our Make A Pen series, where I’ll be teaching you everything you need to know about the Select Tool in Rec Room. If you missed the first part of the series, make sure to check it out – you’ll find a link in the description or info card. Now, without further ado, let’s jump right in!

Getting Started with the Select Tool

Before we begin, make sure you’ve got your trusty Make A Pen ready. If you’re new to the tool, the Select Tool is one of the most powerful features in Rec Room. It allows you to manipulate multiple objects at once, group and move them, or even copy and paste them into different locations.

To start, open up your Make A Pen menu. You’ll notice that the Select button is conveniently located next to the Createbutton. Once you click on Select, a set of options will appear on the right-hand side of your screen.

Using the Select Tool for Multiple Items

The beauty of the Select Tool lies in its ability to handle multiple items at once. If you’re working on a large project and need to move, copy, or group a lot of objects together, this tool is a game-changer. Simply select the Select button and exit the Make A Pen menu.

When you hover over items, you can select them individually or as a group. You’ll notice that the selected items are highlighted with a large border. If you’re in VR, holding down the trigger will create a yellow globe, allowing you to select everything within a certain area. You can even adjust the size of this selection field for finer control, making it perfect for both broad and detailed work.

Deselecting Items

Accidentally selected too many items? No problem! The Select Tool also lets you deselect individual objects. By holding the trigger and dragging the globe, you can easily remove items from your selection.

Exploring the Options Menu

Once you’ve selected the items you need, an Options button will pop up. Here, you’ll find various features that make the Select Tool even more powerful. One standout option is the ability to create an invention directly from your selection, which you can later display on your Rec Room profile. I’ll dive into that in another video, but it’s a great way to showcase your creations!

In addition to creating inventions, you can also copy and paste items with just a few clicks. Simply hit Copy, and you’ll notice a clipboard icon pop up, which stores everything you’ve copied. From there, you can use the Paste Recent option to duplicate those items elsewhere in your world.

Changing Selection Sizes

One of the coolest features of the Select Tool is the ability to adjust the size of the selection area. If you need to work with a smaller or larger area, the tool offers several options, ranging from Precise (for small objects) to Analog (for larger areas). For instance, Analog creates a large yellow globe that lets you select items across a wide space, perfect for large builds.

Splitting and Moving Items

Now, let’s talk about one of the more advanced features of the Select Tool: splitting and moving items. Say you’ve created a bunch of shapes. You can select specific objects within that group using the tool, then move them individually. This is particularly useful if you’re trying to fine-tune the placement of multiple items within a container.

By selecting the purple Options button, you’ll also find the option to Split Shapes. This breaks apart grouped objects so that you can move and manipulate them separately. For example, if you’ve created a set of squares, you can split some of them from the container and move them freely.

Working with Pivots

One last tip: understanding how pivots work will help you rotate objects more accurately. Using the Select Tool, you can re-center the pivot of an item to make rotation smoother and more precise. This feature is key if you’re working on detailed designs or complex structures.

Conclusion

And there you have it – a complete walkthrough of the Select Tool in Rec Room’s Make A Pen! With this tool, you’ll have more control over your creations, whether you’re copying, pasting, grouping, or splitting objects. The possibilities are endless once you master these features.

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Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video!