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The Tabletop Toolbox provides you with a series of useful tools for manipulating the table as well as objects on the table such as maps and tokens. Note that some tools may require you to hover over the button with your mouse pointer to view all the available options. Many of these tools are explained in more detail on their own help pages; we've included links to read more about the tool where available.
 
The Tabletop Toolbox provides you with a series of useful tools for manipulating the table as well as objects on the table such as maps and tokens. Note that some tools may require you to hover over the button with your mouse pointer to view all the available options. Many of these tools are explained in more detail on their own help pages; we've included links to read more about the tool where available.
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[[File:Toolbox.png|right|framed|The Roll20 Toolbox]]
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The tools are (from top-to-bottom):
  
The tools are (from top-to-bottom):
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* The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos Custom;">w</span> [[Select and Pan Tool]]''' switches between a (default) select mode for manipulating objects and an alternate [[File:Hand.png|middle|15px]] pan mode for quickly scrolling around the table.
  
The [[Select and Pan Tool]] tool switches between a (default) select mode for manipulating objects and an alternate pan mode for quickly scrolling around the table.
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* The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos;">b</span> [[Layers]] Tool''' (GM Only) switches between the four layers on the tabletop:
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** The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos;">@</span> Map & Background''' layer
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** The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos;">b</span> Objects & Tokens''' layer (Note that players are always on the Objects/Tokens layer, and cannot switch between layers.)
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** The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos;">E</span> GM Info Overlay''' layer (which is only visible to the GM)
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** The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos Custom;">r</span> Dynamic Lighting''' layer ('''Plus/Pro''' Feature - GM Only).
  
The [[Layers]] tool (GM Only) switches between the three layers on the tabletop (the Map layer, Objects/Tokens layer, and GM Info layer, which is only visible to the GM). Note that players are always on the Objects/Tokens layer, and cannot switch between layers.
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* The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos Custom;">i</span> [[Drawing Tools]]''' let you draw free-hand as well as shapes on the tabletop that everyone can see. You can also create text.
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** '''<span style="font-family:Pictos Custom;">a</span> Draw Shapes''' tool
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** '''<span style="font-family:Pictos Custom;">i</span> Freehand''' Tool
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** '''<span style="font-family:Pictos Three;">c</span> Polygon/Line''' Tool
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** '''<span style="font-family:Pictos Custom;">q</span> Text''' Tool
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** '''<span style="font-family:Pictos;">#</span>  Clear Drawings''' tool
  
The [[Drawing Tools]] let you draw free-hand as well as shapes on the tabletop that everyone can see. You can also create text.
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* The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos;">e</span> [[Custom FX|FX Tool]]''' ('''Pro''' Feature - GM Only) lets you add special effects to the tabletop such as Burn, Explode, Dragon's Breath, and Fireball.  
  
The '''Zoom''' tool lets you zoom in or out on the tabletop.
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* The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos;">s</span> [[Zoom|Zoom Tool]]''' lets you zoom in or out on the tabletop.
  
The '''Ruler''' tool lets you click and drag to measure distances on the table. While you measure, other players will see your measurement line so you can discuss what you're measuring.
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* The [[File:Ruler.png|middle|15px]] '''[[Ruler|Ruler Tool]]''' lets you click and drag to measure distances on the table. While you measure, other players will see your measurement line so you can discuss what you're measuring.
  
The [[Fog of War]] (GM Only) lets you reveal areas of the map gradually so you can hide things you don't want your players to see just yet.
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* The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos;">E</span> [[Fog of War]] Tool''' (GM Only) lets you reveal areas of the map gradually so you can hide things you don't want your players to see just yet.
  
The [[Turn Tracker]] (GM Only) lets you open up a window to keep track of turn order during encounters. Only the GM can see the button to open the window, but once it's open all players can see the window and the order of the tokens.
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* The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos;">t</span> [[Turn Tracker]] Tool''' (GM Only) lets you open up a window to keep track of turn order during encounters. Only the GM can see the button to open the window, but once it's open all players can see the window and the order of the tokens.
  
The [[Dice Rolling GUI]] is a quick and easy way to roll dice in Roll20, rather than needing to manually type in a formula. It's great for beginning players.
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* The '''<big><span style="font-family:dicefontd20;">t</span></big> [[Dice Rolling GUI]]''' is a quick and easy way to roll dice in Roll20, rather than needing to manually type in a formula. It's great for beginning players.
  
The '''Help''' tool is a quick way to open a window that shows the Help site (which you're reading right now!), report bugs, and consult the list of keyboard shortcuts.
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* The '''<span style="font-family:Pictos;">?</span> Help Tool''' is a quick way to open a window that shows the Help site (which you're reading right now!), report bugs, and consult the list of keyboard shortcuts.
  
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=Related Pages=
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[[File:Roll20 Interface.jpg|thumb|right|600px|]]
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* [[User Interface]]
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** '''1.''' [[Tabletop Overview|The Tabletop]]
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** '''2.''' [[Toolbox Overview|The Toolbox]]
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** '''3.''' [[Page_Toolbar|Page Toolbar]]
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** '''4.''' [[Sidebar|The Sidebar]]
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Revision as of 18:46, 15 May 2020

Attention: Roll20 is no longer maintaining this document on the community wiki. For the most up-to-date information please visit this page on our help center for assistance: Here.

The Tabletop Toolbox provides you with a series of useful tools for manipulating the table as well as objects on the table such as maps and tokens. Note that some tools may require you to hover over the button with your mouse pointer to view all the available options. Many of these tools are explained in more detail on their own help pages; we've included links to read more about the tool where available.

The Roll20 Toolbox

The tools are (from top-to-bottom):

  • The w Select and Pan Tool switches between a (default) select mode for manipulating objects and an alternate Hand.png pan mode for quickly scrolling around the table.
  • The b Layers Tool (GM Only) switches between the four layers on the tabletop:
    • The @ Map & Background layer
    • The b Objects & Tokens layer (Note that players are always on the Objects/Tokens layer, and cannot switch between layers.)
    • The E GM Info Overlay layer (which is only visible to the GM)
    • The r Dynamic Lighting layer (Plus/Pro Feature - GM Only).
  • The i Drawing Tools let you draw free-hand as well as shapes on the tabletop that everyone can see. You can also create text.
    • a Draw Shapes tool
    • i Freehand Tool
    • c Polygon/Line Tool
    • q Text Tool
    • # Clear Drawings tool
  • The e FX Tool (Pro Feature - GM Only) lets you add special effects to the tabletop such as Burn, Explode, Dragon's Breath, and Fireball.
  • The s Zoom Tool lets you zoom in or out on the tabletop.
  • The Ruler.png Ruler Tool lets you click and drag to measure distances on the table. While you measure, other players will see your measurement line so you can discuss what you're measuring.
  • The E Fog of War Tool (GM Only) lets you reveal areas of the map gradually so you can hide things you don't want your players to see just yet.
  • The t Turn Tracker Tool (GM Only) lets you open up a window to keep track of turn order during encounters. Only the GM can see the button to open the window, but once it's open all players can see the window and the order of the tokens.
  • The t Dice Rolling GUI is a quick and easy way to roll dice in Roll20, rather than needing to manually type in a formula. It's great for beginning players.
  • The ? Help Tool is a quick way to open a window that shows the Help site (which you're reading right now!), report bugs, and consult the list of keyboard shortcuts.

Related Pages

Roll20 Interface.jpg