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Brickadia Building Tools

Master all 7 essential building tools in Brickadia. Perfect for server hosts who want to understand the creative capabilities available to their community members.

Server Hosting Tip

Understanding these tools helps you configure your Brickadia server for optimal building experiences. Consider tool permissions and building limits when setting up your server.

Placer
The primary tool for placing bricks in your builds

Usage

Click to place bricks, hold and drag for rows

Keybindings

Add Brick as TempMiddle Click
Add Brick to QuickbarCtrl + Middle Click

Tips

  • Use middle-click to copy bricks as temporary items
  • Hold left-click and drag to create rows of bricks
  • Temporary bricks remain selected until you switch tools
Painter
Change colors and materials of your bricks

Usage

Left click to paint, middle click to copy colors

Keybindings

Copy ColorMiddle Click
Scroll PaletteMouse Wheel / E
Change MaterialCtrl + E
Material SliderCtrl + Mouse Wheel

Tips

  • Available materials: Plastic, Glass, Glow, Metallic, Hologram
  • Use server palette presets for consistent color schemes
  • Hold left-click to paint multiple bricks quickly
Hammer
Remove bricks from your builds

Usage

Left click to remove bricks, hold for consecutive removal

Keybindings

Get OwnershipMiddle Click

Tips

  • Can also hit players for interaction
  • Use middle-click to check brick ownership
  • Hold left-click for rapid brick removal
Resizer
Resize eligible bricks in your builds

Usage

Click on bricks and drag handles to resize

Keybindings

Get Brick SizeMiddle Click

Tips

  • Not all brick types can be resized
  • Drag handles to resize in specific directions
  • Check brick size with middle-click
Selector
Select multiple bricks for batch operations

Usage

Create selection boxes, copy/paste/cut/delete groups

Keybindings

Copy SelectionCtrl + C
Paste SelectionCtrl + V
Advanced PasteCtrl + Shift + V
Cut SelectionCtrl + X
Delete SelectionDelete
Fine SelectionLeft Ctrl (hold)

Tips

  • Ctrl-click another brick to expand selection
  • Advanced paste preserves ownership
  • Fine selection allows sub-stud precision
Applicator
Apply components and modify brick properties

Usage

Add lights, sounds, spawns, and modify visibility/collision

Keybindings

Copy PropertiesCtrl + C
Paste PropertiesCtrl + V

Tips

  • Compatible with presets for quick component application
  • Can modify visibility and collision properties
  • Probe existing components outside the menu
Outliner
Create circle guides for building

Usage

Click and drag to generate circles, resize and move

Keybindings

Delete CircleDelete (while equipped)

Tips

  • Currently only supports circle guides
  • Drag top handle to resize circles
  • Drag center to move the origin point

Ready to Host Your Brickadia Server?

Now that you understand the building tools, set up your own Brickadia server to provide the perfect environment for creative builders and their communities.