Model Parts Library

Save a part

1. 1

   Select the root

   Select the cubes or the root Group of the finished subtree you want to reuse.

2. 2

   Save the selection

   Right-click the selection and choose Save Selection as Part.

3. 3

   Name and organize

   Give the part a clear name and place it in a folder inside the Parts panel.

Insert and place

• Double-click a card or use Insert Selected Model Part.
• Use deferred surface placement when the part should attach to a face.
• Use Insert at Original Position when it should return to the coordinates where it was saved.
• The inserted result is ordinary Blockbench geometry and one native Undo step.

Mirror a repeated part

1. 1

   Insert the part

   Place the saved wing, horn, or limb into the model.

2. 2

   Flip on X

   Use Blockbench's normal menu path. A custom toolbar button is not required.

   Transform > Flip > Flip X

3. 3

   Position the copy

   Move and rotate the mirrored result into place, then check its pivot and hierarchy.

Backup and transfer