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Play Editor Tools

A complete guide to all the tools available in the Athmete play editor.

Toolbar Overview

The toolbar contains all the tools you need to create plays:

![Editor Toolbar]

Selection Tools

Select Tool

  • Click to select players, routes, or objects
  • Drag to create a selection box for multiple items
  • Hold Shift to add to selection

Pan Tool

  • Click and drag to move around the canvas
  • Useful for large formations

Player Tools

Add Offensive Player

Adds players in your team's primary color.

Add Defensive Player

Adds players in a contrasting color.

Player Options

Right-click a player to:

  • Change label/number
  • Change color
  • Delete player
  • Copy/paste

Drawing Tools

Line Tool

Draw straight lines between two points.

Curve Tool

Draw curved paths:

  1. Click to set start point
  2. Click to add curve points
  3. Double-click to finish

Arrow Tool

Add directional arrows to show movement.

Route Tools

Run Route

Solid line indicating a running path.

Pass Route

Dashed line for passing routes.

Block Assignment

Shows who blocks whom.

Motion Line

Indicates pre-snap motion.

Text & Shapes

Text Tool

Add labels, play calls, or notes anywhere on the canvas.

Rectangle

Draw rectangles for zones or emphasis.

Circle

Draw circles for areas or targets.

Canvas Controls

Zoom

  • + / - buttons to zoom in/out
  • Mouse scroll wheel
  • Pinch on touchscreen

Undo/Redo

  • Ctrl+Z to undo
  • Ctrl+Y to redo
  • Use toolbar buttons

Grid Toggle

Show or hide the field grid for alignment.

Field View

Switch between:

  • Full field
  • Red zone
  • Goal line
  • Custom view

Keyboard Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
VSelect tool
PAdd player
LLine tool
TText tool
DeleteRemove selected
Ctrl+CCopy
Ctrl+VPaste
Ctrl+ZUndo
Ctrl+SSave