# Create and Modify Splices
## Creating a New Splice
### Step 1 - Start Splice Insertion
Begin insertion by clicking the `+ Create` button, right-clicking in empty space, or using the `Ctrl + Q`keyboard shortcut and selecting `Splice` .
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**Tip**
You can use the keyboard shortcut `Ctrl + Q + S` to begin inserting a splice.
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### Step 2 - Place the Splice
Place the splice by hovering over a top or bottom chord and clicking on the desired location.
## Moving a Splice
### Step 1 - Select the Splice
Click on a splice to select it.
### Step 2 - Move the Splice
Once selected, you can click and drag to move the splice to a new location. Alternatively, you can change the offset dimensions directly in the scene.
## Deleting a Splice
### Step 1 - Select the Splice
Select the splice by clicking on it in the scene. Alternatively, you can use the `Right Sidebar` to select a splice.
### Step 2 - Delete the Splice
Once selected, press the `Delete` key to delete the splice or choose `Delete Selected Item(s)` in the `Right Sidebar.`
## Delete All Splices
### Step 1 - Open the Right Sidebar
If the `Right Sidebar` is not open, click the `Toggle Right Sidebar` arrow button to expand the panel.
### Step 2 - Open the Splices Menu and Select Delete All Splices
Click Menu  next to the Splices collection to access the tools within and select `Delete All Splices`.
## Auto-Splice
### Step 1 - Open the Right Sidebar
If the `Right Sidebar` is not open, click the `Toggle Right Sidebar` arrow button to expand the panel.
### Step 2 - Open the Splices Menu and Select Auto-Splice
Click Menu  next to the Splices collection to access the tools within and select `Auto-Splice`.
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