# Saving custom blocks

To save your custom block:

1. Open your block's menu.
2. Select Save as Custom Part...
3. Enter the name you want this custom part to have in the Contents Pane. Your block is automatically saved to the Contents Pane. It will only appear in the Contents pane for this particular model

Note: If you want to use your custom block in a new model you need to save the custom block file as a template. First delete all parts from all scenes to create a new blank model and then save it. This blank model is your template; use this model when you want to start a new model with your custom part displayed in the Contents pane.

## See also:

- Custom block
- Exposing parts, controls or pads on the front of blocks
- Standard block