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This is the basic [[Brush Creation|brush creation]] tool in [[Hammer]]. The '''Block Tool''' allows you to create some  different types of primitive shapes, some more complex ones and it is also used to place [[prefab]] objects. Once selected, the [[Hammer New Objects Toolbar|New Objects]] toolbar will contain a list of objects from which to choose.

==Creating brushes==

Creating [[brush]]es is quite simple. The process always follows the same four basic steps:

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# Select the '''Block Tool'''.
# In the [[Hammer New Objects Toolbar|New Objects]] Bar, select the shape in the '''Objects''' selection box. There are multiple options, such as Block, Wedge, and Cylinder. See the [[Primitive]] page for a full list and visual examples.
# Drag a box in a 2D view, making sure it is the correct size and in the correct position in each of the views.
# Press Enter to create the solid (or, alternatively, click the right mouse button and select ''Create Object'').
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==Inserting prefabs with the Block Tool==
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Using the '''Block Tool''', you can also place a [[prefab]] while scaling it to a new size. (To place a prefab object while retaining its original size, it is better to use the [[Hammer Entity Tool|Entity Tool]] instead.) See [[Prefab]] for more detailed information on creating and inserting prefabs.
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==See Also==

* [[Prefab|Inserting Prefabs]]
* [[Brush Creation]]

[[Category:Hammer Tools]]