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General Controls

If you're just starting out, here’s a simple guide to help you navigate your projects in an easier way and use the controls effectively. We recommend using the XR Creator Studio on a desktop or laptop as some features are not accessible without a mouse and keyboard.

🖱️ Mouse Controls

These actions help you navigate the 3D scene in the Viewport panel.

ActionMouse ButtonNotes
Rotate SceneLeft Mouse Button (Click + Drag)Rotate the camera to look around in the viewport.
Pan SceneMiddle Mouse Button (Click + Drag)Move the camera horizontally/vertically in the viewport.
Fly ModeRight Mouse Button + WASD KeysMove freely in the Viewport.
Zoom In/OutScroll WheelZoom in or out of the viewport scene.
Focus ObjectDouble ClickCenters the viewport camera on the selected object.

⌨️ Keyboard Controls

Here are the essential keyboard shortcuts to help you manipulate objects, move around, and edit your scene.

These are the main tools for moving, rotating, and scaling objects in the Viewport.

ActionKeyNotes
Move (Translate) ToolTSwitches to the move mode while an object is selected.
Rotate ToolREnables object rotation for the selected object.
Scale ToolYSwitches to resize mode for the selected object.
Focus on SelectionFZooms in on the selected object.
Toggle Global/Local TransformZSwitch between local & world axes for the selected object.
Toggle Pivot Mode (Center/Selection)XChanges the rotation pivot.

Grid & Snapping Controls

Fine-tune positioning with snap settings and grid height adjustments.

ActionKeyNotes
Increase Grid Height= (Equal Key)Moves the grid up.
Decrease Grid Height- (Dash Key)Moves the grid down.
Rotate Object LeftQRotates the selected object left.
Rotate Object RightERotates the selected object right.
Toggle Snap ModeCEnables snapping for precise positioning.
Invert Snap ModeCtrl/Cmd (While Dragging)Temporarily disables snap.

Object & Scene Editing

Manage objects with these useful editing shortcuts.

ActionKeyNotes
Delete ObjectDelete / BackspaceRemoves selected object.
Duplicate ObjectCtrl/Cmd + DCopies and paste the selected object.
Select AllCtrl/Cmd + Alt + ASelect all objects in the scene.
Group SelectedCtrl/Cmd + GGroups multiple objects together.
Copy ObjectCtrl/Cmd + CCopies the selected object.
Paste ObjectCtrl/Cmd + VPaste the copied object.
UndoCtrl/Cmd + ZReverts the last action.
RedoCtrl/Cmd + Shift + ZRe-applies an undone action.

Saving & Publishing

These shortcuts help save and publish your work efficiently.

ActionKeyNotes
Save ProjectCtrl/Cmd + SSaves your current work.
Publish ProjectCtrl/Cmd + Alt + PUploads your scene to the Metaverse.
Import ProjectCtrl/Cmd + ILoads a saved project.
Export ProjectCtrl/Cmd + ESaves your project for sharing.
Full Screen ModeCtrl/Cmd + Alt + FToggles full screen for better focus.
Start PreviewCtrl/Cmd + Shift + PPreviews the scene before publishing.

Editing Numeric Properties

For precise adjustments to object settings, these shortcuts help modify values smoothly.

ActionKeyNotes
Scrub FasterShift (While dragging value)Speeds up value changes.
Scrub SlowerAlt/Option (While dragging value)Slows down value changes.

💡 Final Tips for Beginners

  • Start with navigation tools (Mouse & WASD keys).
  • Use Transform tools (T, R, Y) to adjust objects.
  • Save your work regularly (Ctrl/Cmd + S).
  • Use "Focus Selection" (F) to quickly center on objects.
  • Undo mistakes easily (Ctrl/Cmd + Z).

Now you're ready to build and edit in XR Creator Studio! 🎉 🚀