Working with Texel Tools

The primary function of the Texel Tools is to modify texels. Each Texel Tool employs a specific method for editing, known as the editing operation. For instance, the Select Tool is used to select texels, while the Erase Tool removes existing texels.

The active Texel Tool Mode determines how the editing operation of the Texel Tool is applied.

Available Texel Tools

Icon	Name	Editing Operation
	Draw Tool	Draws texels.
	Erase Tool	Removes texels.
	Paint Tool	Applies a color to texels.
	Coat Tool	Assigns a material to texels.
	Select Tool	Selects texels.

Available Texel Tool Modes

Icon	Name	Description
	Point Mode	Allows freehand editing and can also edit straight lines between two points.
	Area Mode	Edits texels within a retangular selection area dragged on screen.
	Brush Mode	Edits texels marked by brush strokes.
	Flood Mode	Edits similar texels.

General Workflow

The general workflow for editing texels with Texel Tools is as follows:

1. Activate the texure you wish to edit.
2. Select the Texel Tool from the Toolbar that corresponds to the desired editing operation, such as the Select Tool for selecting texels.
3. Choose the Tool Mode from the Tool Options Bar that best achieves your intended result. For example, while you can draw a rectangle in Point Mode, using Rectangle Mode would be more effective.
4. Utilize the tool as described in the respective Tool Mode documentation.

Shortcuts

All Texel Tools, except for the Select Tool, can select the color and material of texels.

Steps to Select the Color and Material from Texels

1. Select a Texel Tool.
2. Hold down the Alt key.
3. Click on a texel.

This provides a shortcut to avoid constantly switching back and forth to the Eyedropper Tool.