Seedtime

Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Select Tool in Seedtime Layout

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1. Introduction (0:01-0:12)

Learn how to use the new Select Tool in Seedtime Layout to manage and organize multiple items on your garden canvas efficiently.

- Learn how to use the new Select Tool in Seedtime Layout to manage and organize multiple items on your garden canvas efficiently.

2. Activating the Select Tool (0:12-0:17)

Select the Select Tool (indicated by its yellow highlight).

Use it to interact with items on your canvas for grouping, moving, and editing.

1. Select the Select Tool (indicated by its yellow highlight).
2. Use it to interact with items on your canvas for grouping, moving, and editing.

3. Selecting Multiple Items (0:17-0:32)

Drag your cursor to select multiple items on the canvas.

Alternatively, hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) and click specific items to add them to your selection.

1. Drag your cursor to select multiple items on the canvas.
2. Alternatively, hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) and click specific items to add them to your selection.

4. Creating and Managing Groups (0:32-1:07)

With multiple items selected, click Create Group to organize them into a group in your Layers Panel.

Rename the group (e.g., "Trees") for easy identification.

- Select the entire group for movement or edits.
- Move, rotate, or adjust grouped items.

Use the Undo button if you need to reverse any unintended changes.

1. With multiple items selected, click Create Group to organize them into a group in your Layers Panel.
2. Rename the group (e.g., "Trees") for easy identification.
3. Use the Select Tool to:
 - Select the entire group for movement or edits.
 - Move, rotate, or adjust grouped items.
4. Use the Undo button if you need to reverse any unintended changes.

5. Working with Layers and Groups (1:07-1:59)

In the Layers Panel, click on a group (e.g., "Hoop House") to select and edit it in the canvas.

Hold Ctrl or Command to select multiple groups for simultaneous adjustments.

- Select a group (e.g., "Trees") and click Ungroup.
- Ungrouped items will return to individual elements in the Layers Panel.

1. In the Layers Panel, click on a group (e.g., "Hoop House") to select and edit it in the canvas.
2. Hold Ctrl or Command to select multiple groups for simultaneous adjustments.
3. To ungroup items:
 - Select a group (e.g., "Trees") and click Ungroup.
 - Ungrouped items will return to individual elements in the Layers Panel.

6. Switching Between Tools (2:03-2:48)

- Unselect the Select Tool to activate the Hand Tool for moving the canvas.
- Use your trackpad (two fingers) or mouse to pan around the canvas.

- With the Select Tool active, hold Space Bar to temporarily switch to the Hand Tool.
- Release Space Bar to return to the Select Tool.

1. Switch to Hand Tool:
 - Unselect the Select Tool to activate the Hand Tool for moving the canvas.
 - Use your trackpad (two fingers) or mouse to pan around the canvas.
2. Quick Toggle Between Tools:
 - With the Select Tool active, hold Space Bar to temporarily switch to the Hand Tool.
 - Release Space Bar to return to the Select Tool.

7. Tips for Efficiency (2:48-2:53)

Use grouping to keep similar items organized (e.g., trees, flower beds).

Take advantage of toggling tools with the Space Bar to navigate quickly.

- Use grouping to keep similar items organized (e.g., trees, flower beds).
- Take advantage of toggling tools with the Space Bar to navigate quickly.

The Select Tool streamlines garden layout planning, helping you group, move, and organize items with ease.

Enjoy more efficient and enjoyable planning for your garden.

- The Select Tool streamlines garden layout planning, helping you group, move, and organize items with ease.
- Enjoy more efficient and enjoyable planning for your garden.