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Authoring Tool

## Authoring Tool

:::infobox
| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Stacks | 1 |
| Prefab Hash | 789015045 |
| Prefab Name | ItemAuthoringTool |
| Slot Class | SlotClass.Tool |
| Sorting Class | SortingClass.Tools |

![Authoring Tool](ItemAuthoringTool.png)
:::
The **Authoring Tool** is used to place, upgrade and delete structures instantly without the need for any resources. The authoring tool cannot be crafted, but it can be spawned in [Creative Mode](/wiki/creative-mode).

## Usage

- In creative mode, press **Show Dynamic Panel** (default: **/**) to bring up the creative spawn menu. [On ISO keyboards, the key may be **'** (Nordic/German) or **#** (UK)]
- Find and select the Authoring Tool in the menu
- Press **F9** to spawn the selected item.

### Building structures

- Select an item in the spawn menu
- Right-click to enter quick build mode for the selected item
- Left-click to build
### Upgrading structures

Left-click to upgrade structure
### Deleting structures

Hold **Quantity Modifier** (default: **C**) and click the structure you would like to delete.
### Copying structures

Hold **Inventory Select** (default: **F**) and click on the stucture to copy it