Select Tool
Press V to activate the Select tool. Click to select objects, drag to rubber-band select multiple objects.
Select ToolThe Select tool is the default tool you return to after placing or editing objects. Click any object to select it and reveal its transform handles, or drag a rubber-band rectangle to select multiple objects at once. When nothing is selected, the right panel shows the Add Object panel so you can quickly start placing new shapes, plants, wizards, or 3D models. Switch back to any drawing tool at any time and press V or Escape to return to Select.
Move
Click and drag a selected object to move it. Hold Shift while dragging to constrain movement to horizontal or vertical.
Resize
Drag the corner or edge handles to resize the selection. Hold Shift while dragging a corner handle to scale proportionally.
Rotate
A rotation handle appears above the selection. Drag it to rotate. Hold Shift to snap to 15° increments.
When nothing is selected
When the Select tool is active and nothing is selected, the right panel shows the Add Object panel with tabs for placing new objects.
Resize the selection
Drag a corner handle to scale the selection freely. Hold Shift while dragging a corner to scale proportionally and preserve the original aspect ratio. Drag an edge handle (mid-point of a side) to stretch in one direction only.
Rotate the selection
Drag the circular rotation handle that appears above the top edge of the selection bounding box. The selection rotates around its center. Hold Shift while rotating to snap to 15° increments, or type an exact value in the Rotation field in the inspector panel.
Add new objects from the panel
When the Select tool is active and nothing is selected, the right-side panel automatically shows the Add Object panel. This panel provides tabbed access to drawing tools, hardscape wizards, the plant browser, and 3D model import — everything you need to start building the next element in your design.
Press Ctrl+D to duplicate the current selection in place, then drag to reposition the copy. This is the fastest way to repeat a planting bed, patio section, or any other shaped object without redrawing it.
The inspector panel on the right updates automatically to show the properties of whatever is selected — style, dimensions, elevation, and material settings. With nothing selected it shows the Add Object panel so you can immediately start the next placement.
If clicking an object does nothing, it is likely locked or on a locked layer. Locked objects pass all pointer events through to the objects behind them. Open the Layers panel, unlock the layer, then click the object again.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| V | Activate Select tool |
| Escape | Deselect / exit drawing mode |
| Ctrl+A | Select all objects |
| Ctrl+D | Duplicate selection |
| Delete | Delete selection |
| Shift+Click | Add/remove from selection |
| Shift+Drag | Constrain move to axis |
| Shift+Corner handle | Proportional resize |
| Shift+Rotate handle | Snap rotation to 15° |
Frequently Asked Questions
I click an object but nothing gets selected — why?
The object is locked, or it lives on a locked layer. Locked objects ignore all pointer events so clicks pass straight through to whatever is underneath. Open the Layers panel, find the layer containing the object, and click the lock icon to unlock it. Then try clicking the object again.
How do I select objects that are stacked on top of each other?
Click the topmost object to select it, then click the same spot again to cycle to the next object underneath. Each repeated click on overlapping objects advances the selection to the next candidate and wraps back to the top after the last one.
How do I resize without distorting the shape?
Hold Shift while dragging a corner handle. This locks the aspect ratio so the object scales proportionally in both dimensions at once. Edge handles always stretch in one direction only, regardless of Shift.
How do I rotate to an exact angle?
Hold Shift while dragging the rotation handle to snap to 15° increments. For a precise value, select the object and type the angle directly into the Rotation field in the inspector on the right.
The Add Object panel disappeared — how do I get it back?
The Add Object panel only shows when the Select tool is active and nothing on the canvas is selected. Press Escape to deselect everything, or click an empty area of the canvas. The panel reappears automatically.