Adding Objects

Add objects to the canvas with Quick Add or the Object Browser.

Quick Add

Use Quick Add to search object and preset names.

1. Press Enter to open Quick Add.
2. Type an object or preset name, such as button, textbox, or logger.js.
3. Use Arrow Up/Down to move through the list.
4. Press Enter to add the selected object.
5. Press Esc to close Quick Add.

Object Browser

The Object Browser lists objects and presets by pack.

1. Press Ctrl/Cmd + O or click the add button at the bottom right.
2. Search object and preset names and descriptions.
3. Press Manage collections to enable or disable packs.
4. Click an object or preset to add it to the canvas.
5. If you search for a disabled object, the browser shows a suggestion to enable its pack.

Presets

Presets are ready-made objects. Manage your presets in the sidebar with Ctrl/Cmd + B > Presets. Drag a preset to the canvas to add it. To create a preset, select an object and choose ... > "Save as Preset".

See Also

• Modifying Objects — Select, move, and edit objects.
• Shortcuts — Use Patchies keyboard shortcuts.
• Connecting Objects — Connect objects in a patch.
• Packs — Enable and manage object packs.