The Model tab contains tools for manipulating 3D objects in the workspace, creating detailed models, working with physical constraints, and adding advanced objects.

Transform Tools
The primary transform tools include Select, Move, Scale, Rotate, and Transform. When you choose a tool, visual draggers display on the selected object in the 3D viewport.




Mode
The Mode selector toggles between standard geometric transformations and simulation of mechanical constraints while moving or rotating parts.

Collisions
The Collisions checkbox toggles the collisions state when you're transforming objects. If collisions are off, you can move, scale, and rotate objects so that they overlap each other; if collisions are on, you cannot transform objects to overlap other objects.

Transform Snapping
Snap increments for tool transforms are based on studs for moving/scaling or degrees for rotating. You can enable or disable snapping through the checkbox next to Rotate or Move, and adjust the rotation/transform increments via the input fields.

Transform Coordinates
CtrlL on Windows or ⌘L on macOS toggles between transforming an object relative to world coordinates or the object's local coordinates. When in local mode, an L symbol appears to the lower-right of the object.

Pivot Tools
The Pivot tools give you full control over the points around which objects rotate and translate. See Pivot Tools for details.

Align Tool
The Align Tool button opens a set of tools for aligning objects or groups of objects along the X, Y, or Z axes. For more information, see Align Tool.

Part Insertion
The Part button inserts a new part into the workspace. Clicking the small dropdown arrow on the button lets you select either Block, Sphere, Wedge, Corner Wedge, or Cylinder. For more information, see Parts.

Material Manager
The Material Manager window lets you apply and create custom materials for parts and terrain. See Materials for details.

Color Picker
Clicking the small dropdown arrow on the Color button reveals a hexagonal color picker and, by default, applies the chosen color to all selected parts. You can also apply a chosen color as a painting tool by toggling on Color Action as Tool and clicking specific parts in the 3D viewport.

For alternative ways to apply custom colors, see Coloring Parts.
Group Tools
You can group objects into a model by selecting them and clicking the Group button. This action has a default shortcut of CtrlG (Windows) or ⌘G (macOS).
Alternatively, you can group objects into a folder by clicking the small arrow next to the button and selecting Group as a Folder. This action has a default shortcut of AltCtrlG (Windows) or ⌥⌘G (macOS).
To ungroup an existing model or folder, click the small arrow next to the button and select Ungroup. This action has a default shortcut of CtrlU (Windows) or ⌘U (macOS).

Lock Tools
You can enable the Lock Tool by clicking the small arrow next to the Lock button and selecting Lock Tool. This action has a default shortcut of AltL (Windows) or ⌥L (macOS).
Once enabled, the tool operates as a "key" for both states — clicking on an unlocked object locks it, while clicking a locked object unlocks it.
To unlock all objects, click the small arrow next to the button and select Unlock All.

Anchor Toggle
The Anchor toggle controls whether the part will be immovable by physics. When Anchored, a part will never change position due to gravity, other parts collisions, overlapping other parts, or any other physics-related causes. This action has a default shortcut of AltA (Windows) or ⌥A (macOS).

Solid Modeling
The Solid Modeling section contains tools to create new geometry beyond the basic parts Roblox provides. For more information, see Solid Modeling.

Tool | Shortcut | Description |
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Union | ShiftCtrlG (Windows) Shift⌘G (macOS) | Join two or more parts together to form a single solid union. |
Intersect | ShiftCtrlI (Windows) Shift⌘I (macOS) | Intersect overlapping parts into a single solid intersection. |
Negate | ShiftCtrlN (Windows) Shift⌘N (macOS) | Negate parts, useful for making holes and indentations. |
Separate | ShiftCtrlU (Windows) Shift⌘U (macOS) | Separate the union or intersection back into its individual parts. |
Physical Constraints
The Constraints section contains tools for creating physical Constraints between objects.

Constraints are categorized into two groups:
- Mechanical Constraints — Constraints in this group behave as mechanical connections, including hinges, springs, motors, and ropes.
- Mover Constraints — Constraints in this group apply force or torque to move one or more assemblies
Effects and Spawns
The Gameplay section tools allow you to insert beautiful effects like lights and particle emitters, as well as quickly insert a SpawnLocation into the 3D space.

Action | Description |
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Effects | Creates a new light or effect within the workspace or the selected object. The dropdown lets you select which type of effect to create. |
Spawn | Adds a SpawnLocation for players to appear at when they join the experience. |
Advanced Options
The Advanced section contains tools to insert advanced objects, services, and scripts, as well as configure collision filtering.

Action | Description |
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Insert Object | Opens the Insert Object popup for quick insertion of objects. |
Model | Allows you to import a Model from a local file. |
Service | Allows you to insert services which are not listed in the Explorer by default. |
Collision Groups | Opens a window which lets you create and edit collision groups for physical collision filtering. |
Run Script | Runs a Script located in a file on your local machine. |
Script | Inserts a Script into the selected Instance. |
LocalScript | Inserts a LocalScript into the selected Instance. |
ModuleScript | Inserts a ModuleScript into the selected Instance. You can implement his type of script to reuse code across other scripts. |