Adding Objects | Patchies

There are two ways to add objects to your canvas: quick add and the object browser.

Quick Add

Insert object with Enter

  • Press Enter to open the quick add menu
  • Type to search for object and preset names. Try button or textbox or logger.js
  • Arrow Up/Down navigates the list
  • Enter inserts the object
  • Esc closes the menu

Object Browser

Object browser modal

  • Use Ctrl/Cmd + O or the add button on the bottom right to open the object browser
  • Objects and presets are grouped by packs, with searchable names and descriptions
  • Click to insert an object or preset — pick one at random and see what it can do!
  • If you search for disabled objects, a suggestion to enable relevant packs will appear

Presets

Presets are pre-made objects that help you get started quickly. You can manage your own presets in the sidebar: Ctrl/Cmd + B > Presets. Drag them into your canvas, or create your own by selecting an object and using the overflow menu (...) > "Save as Preset".

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