Paint Mode
The paint mode dropdown controls what the Pencil, Brush, and Fill tools affect. Switch modes to paint different layer types.
Tile/Wall Mode
The default mode. Select a tile type and/or wall type from the dropdowns. The ID number is shown next to each selection.
Eraser toggle — When enabled (highlighted), painting removes tiles/walls instead of placing them.
Masks
Masks control where painting takes effect:
| Mask Mode | Effect |
|---|---|
| Disable Mask | Paint anywhere |
| Edit Empty | Only paint over empty space |
| Edit Matching | Only paint over tiles/walls matching the mask type |
Set the mask type in the Mask dropdown — it has the same tile/wall options as the main selector.
Coatings
You can also apply paint colors and coatings (Echo, Illuminant, Full Bright) to tiles and walls.
Wire Mode
Place or remove wires. Select which wire color(s) to paint: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow. You can also place actuators in this mode.
Liquid Mode
Place or remove liquids: Water, Lava, Honey, Shimmer.
Track Mode
Place minecart tracks and related components:
| Track Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Track | Standard minecart rail |
| Booster | Speed booster track |
| Pressure Plate | Track-mounted pressure plate |
| Hammer | Cycles track junctions |
Sprite Mode
Used with the Sprite tool. Select sprites from the Sprites sidebar panel.