# How to use Advanced Brush?

Version 2.11 introduces the Advanced Brush tool based on Procedural Content Generation (PCG) technology, providing a more convenient plant drawing experience.

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Advanced Brush Tool

### Operating method:

Select the Advanced Brush Tool from the top toolbar or use the shortcut key N to activate it quickly. Once in this mode, the mouse pointer will change to the brush style, indicating you are ready to start drawing.

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Start Drawing

### Shortcut keys

Users can freely draw areas within the scene and use the following shortcut keys to conveniently adjust the tools:

  * Activate advanced brush: **N**

  * Switch between Brush and Eraser: **Alt**

  * Select material to draw: **Shift**

  * Adjust Brush/Eraser size: `**[**`**/**`**]**`

###  Add Assets

After completing the drawing, click the “+” button in the right sidebar to add scatter content. After clicking Add, the scatter will begin to load automatically. Currently, content can be added in the following ways:

  * Nature models in Asset Online Library natural: Select plant assets and add them to the scatter content.

  * Scatter Presets: Select scatter presets and add them to the scatter content.

  * Studio Presets: Select Personal/Team/D5 Curated Catter presets stored in the Cloud and add them to the scatter content.

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Add Assets

### Edit Scatter Parameters

The subsequent operation logic is consistent with the existing Scatter tool.