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Token Setup Modal

The Token Setup Modal is where you configure maps, place tokens, and prepare encounters.

Token Setup Modal

Opening Token Setup

Click any map card in the Module Prep View to open Token Setup.

Layout

Token Palette (Left)

Tools for adding content to the map:

Monster

  • Search D&D 5e monsters by name
  • Shows CR and source book
  • Click to select, then click map to place

NPC

  • Add NPC tokens
  • Select from module NPCs

Trap

  • Add trap markers
  • Configure trigger areas

Object

  • Generic object tokens
  • Furniture, obstacles, etc.

Light Sources

  • Torch (20 ft bright / 40 ft dim)
  • Lantern (30 ft bright / 60 ft dim)
  • Candle (5 ft bright / 10 ft dim)

Map Canvas (Center)

The main map display:

  • Grid Overlay - Aligned to map squares
  • Placed Tokens - All tokens on this map
  • Zoom Controls - Adjust view
  • Pan - Click and drag to move

Token Inventory (Right)

All placed content:

Tokens

  • List of all placed tokens
  • Click to select on map
  • Delete with × button

Light Sources

  • All placed lights
  • Lit/Unlit toggle
  • Delete with × button

Canvas Controls

Located above the map:

  • Zoom - +/- buttons and percentage
  • Grid - Open grid configuration (image files only)
  • Reset - Fit map to view

Token Options

When placing tokens:

OptionDescription
SizeTiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge, Gargantuan
ColorBorder color for identification
VisibleWhether players can see this token

Grid Configuration

For image files (not UVTT):

  • Grid Size - Pixels per square
  • X Offset - Horizontal adjustment
  • Y Offset - Vertical adjustment

Note: UVTT files include grid data automatically.

Workflow

  1. Open Token Setup (click map)
  2. Select token type from palette
  3. Configure options if needed
  4. Click on map to place
  5. Repeat for all tokens
  6. Add light sources as needed
  7. Close modal (×) - saves automatically

See Also