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description: by uchideshi34
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# MINOR UTILS

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_Version tested here: 1.5.1_
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[Minor Utils](https://cartographyassets.com/assets/51652/minor-utils/) is a toolbox that adds many small features to enhance the core experience of Dungeondraft:

* Additonal buttons to the main tools panel
* Configurable shortcuts for all the tools and other features
* Templates for the Scatter Tool
* Walls sorting options in the Select Tool
* Persist grid visibility across sessions
* Random mirroring in the Scatter Tool



## SHORTCUT CONFIGURATION

The mod adds a new tool in the [Settings](../../all-the-tools/settings-tab) tab, called **Shortcut Configuration**.

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2F4XhiEEFEI8D6H4C1SyXn%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3671c5c8-e5c4-4a03-bc77-fa2116a188f3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>



Clicking on it will display the list of tools associated with buttons.

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For each tool, the first column of <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**ON/OFF**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> buttons will toggle a **new button** in the left bar for easy access, similar to the optional vanilla[^1] [hotbar](../../../introduction/new-map-first-steps/new-map-overview#bottom-toolbar) from recent versions.&#x20;

For example, if I want a direct access to the [Path Tool](../../all-the-tools/terrain-tab/path-tool) on the left, I can toggle the first <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**ON/OFF**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> button on its line.

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FErTwHuWeEvhsXyDLWpxr%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7fbe3c3d-c047-4437-b89e-5b173e6f0414" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>



The second <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**ON/OFF**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> column enables a keyboard shortcut for each tool.&#x20;

Here's the full list of shortcuts added by the mod:

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2F2msDE4sbPhd3UlSrzDW4%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4dffb7a0-9e4f-4a07-988c-b5111142c6f2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>



The mod also adds 4 other shortcuts to help you manage [asset sorting](../../general-info/layers-and-sorting) more easily:&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FflgJ2sQ2Gl8abb2Euq2Y%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0540b65b-e8be-43a7-bc75-02120bc4ecaf" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>



{% hint style="danger" %}
You'll need to have [\_Lib](_lib) enabled to be able to see and edit all the mod's shortcuts in [Preferences](../../../introduction/first-look/main-menu#preferences).

When if \_Lib is disabled, you'll see in Preferences only the shortcuts you've enabled, and won't be able to access to the sorting ones.
{% endhint %}



## PERSISTING GRID VISIBILITY

When this mod is enabled, it will automatically remember if your [grid](../../introduction/new-map-first-steps/useful-interface-buttons) was displayed or hidden last time you closed Dungeondraft, and will display it accordingly.

{% hint style="info" %}
Vanilla Dungendraft always displays the grid when you open or create a map.
{% endhint %}



## BETTER SCATTER TOOL

### Random Mirror

The mod adds a **Random Mirror** button in the [Scatter Tool](../../all-the-tools/objects-tab/scatter-tool). If enabled, it will randomly mirror assets during their placement for more visual variety.

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2F4lvzZmVeanUJvE3JqJz4%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a5bfa5f7-d8f9-4f3a-86bc-1418c8fc831b" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>



### Scatter Templates

If you have [\_Lib](_lib) enabled, you can go into [Preferences](../../../introduction/first-look/main-menu#preferences) to have access to Minor Tool's settings and enable the possibility to store and use your own templates for the **Scatter Tool**.

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2Fr2iymXgugCgBO34g93uA%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=fb3473fa-c809-4064-a8c3-de0c9d33caf3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FBWSOm3KRcdQOVRIwhGkU%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f4327d33-c8b3-42ea-a1a1-9c7eddc9ec61" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>



Once this option is activated, a new toolbar will appear in the left panel.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FQ0CQmMk2KlBvi1WAo71T%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=18de712f-1ba6-4c6f-a05d-decaf7be0078" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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With this bar, you'll now be able to create and edit scatter presets and groups of presets.



**Presets**

When the icon ![](https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FPJ4Qw9Kp37LR4e2TkZqu%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e8fc2507-f476-4f97-bab2-c8726a488dd3) is **white**, you're in Preset mode. Each setting and every selected asset can be remembered inside of a single preset so it can be easily accessed later.

You can add a new preset by clicking on the dropdown menu.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2F1iLyVcFEN83yjn5HidNH%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=65ba62f6-f008-488d-9d5f-265e87f1f2f8" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>



**Groups**

When the icon ![](https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FXKqtAZSPbhuyzAqGsf1D%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=6ab34bc9-03bb-4217-85b8-aecea78fe800) is **blue**, you're in Group mode. You can make several groups so presets to sort your presets (for example if you have several custom asset packs).&#x20;

You can add a new preset by clicking on the dropdown menu.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FxGjhJUuRtflpGOhh9Y3X%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d5a318a1-0420-4754-9f3c-26bc5c2d7728" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>



**Other Icons**

![](https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FoGbmR4bElOQavSspWlvF%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=6adb42d0-cce2-40e4-9a3e-a65b5edeb034) : Save each Preset

![](https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FkiqBDoibLvhjJMuVPa1a%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=9206b1e3-860d-48d5-9885-684137135c36) : Rename each Preset or Setting

![](https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FuD5DcACLYjRc8UIHikkM%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=13d27e48-44b9-4c3b-94e2-2a17558b0c06) : Delete each Preset or Setting





## WALL SORTING IN SELECTION TOOL

By selecting a [Wall](../../all-the-tools/design-tab/wall-tool) in the [Selection Tool](../../all-the-tools/select-tool), you have now access to the <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Bring To Front**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> and to the <kbd><mark style="color:blue;">**Send To Back**<mark style="color:blue;"></kbd> buttons.

<figure><img src="https://717747526-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FonbNaZHYfX7cze8ubfnQ%2Fuploads%2FaUpGVn5yVf8umYTHGoM2%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=89de2f74-b43e-417e-ab1c-14ab08db0d1d" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>



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{% hint style="warning" %}
### **Known Limitations**

* Performance may be impacted, although it had never been reported to this day.
* Using this mod with other mods that directly update the in built tool panels may result in inconsistent behaviour although at time of writing there are no known incompatibilities.
* Using this mod without [\_Lib](_lib) or with an untested version of it can prevent you from accessing the shortcuts window.
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***

{% hint style="warning" %}
Usually, creators post some minor updates of their mods on [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/J9Czgpu) and release a bigger update from time to time on [CartographyAssets.com](https://cartographyassets.com/asset-category/specific-assets/dungeondraft/mods-scripts/), so if you're missing some features from there, you might find the most recent version on Discord.
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***

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<p align="center"><a href="https://cartographyassets.com/assets/51652/minor-utils/"><strong>DOWNLOAD</strong></a></p>
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[^1]: unmodded Dungeondraft
