BEFORE YOU FINISH
- No neighboring block is included.
- The anchor block makes placement easy.
- The module connects without major correction.
- The blueprint name includes purpose and version.
BUILD EFFICIENTLY / 04
Build with reusable modules
Select part of a grid, copy it, then turn it into a reusable module or blueprint.
- Duration
- 6 min
- Level
- Intermediate
OBJECTIVE
A clean module copied with a useful anchor point and ready for the blueprint library.
PROCEDURE
- 01
Define a logical module
Choose a self-contained section such as a cockpit, engine room, compartment or hull segment. Aim at the block that should become its placement anchor.
- 02
Start partial copy
Press Ctrl+P, then click to begin the selection. Use the mouse wheel to expand or retract the volume in every direction.
- 03
Adjust the volume
Hold Ctrl with W or S and use the wheel for depth; A or D for horizontal size; Q or E for vertical size. Escape cancels.
- 04
Confirm and place
Click once the volume contains only the intended blocks. Orient the copy, check its anchor and click to place it.
- 05
Keep the module
While the copy is active, press Ctrl+B to create a blueprint. Add it to the action toolbar when you plan to place it repeatedly.
AVOID
An oversized selection may capture hidden blocks or connections. Inspect it from several angles before confirming.
PROVENANCE
Original Almagest writing based on official documentation. Open this section only to inspect the references used.
Official SE2 Wiki · Modular copy and paste↗Official SE2 Wiki · Building↗Pioneer Edition Creative Vault v2.0 · pp. 69, 80–81, 107
Reviewed for the site’s current state · numerical values will be checked again with the VS2.4 extraction