Using the World Edit brush command involves binding a specific brush tool to an item you are holding, and then using that item to perform actions in the world.
You use the World Edit brush command by first binding a brush tool to an item you hold in your hand using a command like /brush <brush_type> [parameters], and then activating it by right-clicking (or left-clicking for some tools) with that item in the game world.
What are World Edit Brush Tools?
Brush tools in World Edit are primarily designed for creative tasks such as building, sculpting, and painting terrains or structures. Unlike general utility tools, they are interactive and apply effects directly where you point and click.
Binding a Brush to an Item
The first step is to bind a brush to an item you have in your inventory. You do this using the /brush command followed by the type of brush you want and any necessary parameters like material, size, or function.
- Choose your item: Select an item you want to use as your brush (e.g., a stick, a diamond axe).
- Run the command: While holding the item, enter the appropriate
/brushcommand in the chat.
The basic command structure looks like this:
/brush <brush_type> [parameters]
<brush_type> specifies what the brush does (e.g., sphere, smooth, sculpt). [parameters] are additional settings for that brush, such as the material to use, the size of the effect, or specific brush settings.
Activating the Brush
Once a brush is bound to your item, using it is simple:
- Hold the item: Ensure you are holding the item you bound the brush to.
- Activate: Right-clicking (or left clicking, for those with two actions) will trigger the brush's effect at the location you are pointing at in the world.
For example, if you bound a sphere brush to a stick, holding the stick and right-clicking on the ground might create a sphere of blocks there.
Unbinding a Brush
To remove the brush function from an item:
- Hold the item: Have the item with the brush bound in your hand.
- Run the unbind command: Use the command
/brush none.
This command specifically unbinds the brush from the item you are currently holding, returning it to its normal function.
Practical Examples
Here are a few common brush types and example commands:
| Command | Item Needed | Action |
|---|---|---|
/brush sphere stone 5 |
Any held item | Right-click to place a stone sphere of radius 5 |
/brush smooth 7 |
Any held item | Right-click to smooth an area of radius 7 |
/brush sculpt dirt |
Any held item | Right-click to sculpt using dirt material |
Note: Parameters like size (radius), material, and specific settings vary greatly depending on the brush type. Always check the specific syntax for the brush you want to use.
By binding tools to items and using clicks to activate them, World Edit brushes provide an intuitive way to shape and modify your world creatively.
