# Edit Map

#### Editing the Map

* Select the tile(s) you want to place on the map by clicking or dragging multiple tiles in the Tile Palette.
* Use one of the four drawing tools to place the tiles on the map as desired.

<figure><img src="/files/9lOBeXttD3RRsiZonHiT" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Drawing Tools Overview

The tools in the screenshot, in order, are **\[Pen Drawing]**, **\[Rectangle Drawing]**, **\[Circle Drawing]**, and **\[Fill]**.

**1. \[Pen Drawing]**

Here’s how to use the **\[Pen Drawing]** tool to place tiles:

1. **Select a Tile**:
   * In the Tile Palette on the left, click or drag to select the tile(s) you want to use.
   * The selected tile(s) will be highlighted with a red border.
2. **Activate the \[Pen Drawing] Tool**:
   * Click the **\[Pen Drawing]** tool to confirm it is selected.
3. **Draw Freely**:

   * Click or drag on the map to place the tiles in any shape or pattern you desire.
   * This tool allows for precise, freehand placement of tiles.

   <figure><img src="/files/JQJ5yJCpxY1O7Mjr1uhS" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### 2. **\[Rectangle Drawing]**

Here’s how to use the **\[Rectangle Drawing]** tool to place tiles:

1. **Select a Tile**:
   * In the Tile Palette on the left, click or drag to select the tile(s) you want to use.
   * The selected tile(s) will be highlighted with a red border.
2. **Activate the \[Rectangle Drawing] Tool**:
   * Click the **\[Rectangle Drawing]** tool to confirm it is selected.
3. **Draw Rectangles**:

   * Click and drag on the map to create a rectangular area.
   * The selected tile(s) will fill the rectangle in the area you define.

   <figure><img src="/files/nR5eSFWh8R447pwl7j1a" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### 3. **\[Circle Drawing]**

Here’s how to use the **\[Circle Drawing]** tool to place tiles:

1. **Select a Tile**:
   * In the Tile Palette on the left, click or drag to select the tile(s) you want to use.
   * The selected tile(s) will be highlighted with a red border.
2. **Activate the \[Circle Drawing] Tool**:
   * Click the **\[Circle Drawing]** tool to confirm it is selected.
3. **Draw Circles**:

   * Click and drag on the map to create a circular area.
   * The selected tile(s) will fill the circular shape you define.

   <figure><img src="/files/9ObICm5kTftLpTBnc7uB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### 4. **\[Fill]**

Here’s how to use the **\[Fill]** tool to place tiles:

1. **Select a Tile**:
   * In the Tile Palette on the left, click or drag to select the tile(s) you want to use.
   * The selected tile(s) will be highlighted with a red border.
2. **Activate the \[Fill] Tool**:
   * Click the **\[Fill]** tool to confirm it is selected.
3. **Fill Areas**:

   * Click on the desired area of the map to fill it with the selected tile(s).
   * The fill will apply to contiguous tiles of the same type in the selected area.

   <figure><img src="/files/Xs1idYtWGUZz6T6hHvr9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### 5. **\[Cut]**

Here’s how to use the **\[Cut]** tool to edit a map:

1. **Select the Area to Cut**:
   * On the map, use the selection tool to highlight the area you want to cut.
2. **Activate the \[Cut] Tool**:
   * Click the **\[Cut]** tool to remove the selected tiles from their current position.
3. **Reposition the Cut Area**:
   * Move to the desired location on the map and paste the cut area using the appropriate tool.

This example demonstrates cutting a section of a village map and moving it to the right.

<figure><img src="/files/XnxQuJmDzlKfZS6MpCQa" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

6\. **\[Zoom In or Out]**

<figure><img src="/files/2DZlFsOqxYOSonIn63NB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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