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.

Action	Mouse Button	Notes
Rotate Scene	Left Mouse Button (Click + Drag)	Rotate the camera to look around in the viewport.
Pan Scene	Middle Mouse Button (Click + Drag)	Move the camera horizontally/vertically in the viewport.
Fly Mode	Right Mouse Button + WASD Keys	Move freely in the Viewport.
Zoom In/Out	Scroll Wheel	Zoom in or out of the viewport scene.
Focus Object	Double Click	Centers 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.

Navigation & Transform Controls

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

Action	Key	Notes
Move (Translate) Tool	T	Switches to the move mode while an object is selected.
Rotate Tool	R	Enables object rotation for the selected object.
Scale Tool	Y	Switches to resize mode for the selected object.
Focus on Selection	F	Zooms in on the selected object.
Toggle Global/Local Transform	Z	Switch between local & world axes for the selected object.
Toggle Pivot Mode (Center/Selection)	X	Changes the rotation pivot.

Grid & Snapping Controls

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

Action	Key	Notes
Increase Grid Height	= (Equal Key)	Moves the grid up.
Decrease Grid Height	- (Dash Key)	Moves the grid down.
Rotate Object Left	Q	Rotates the selected object left.
Rotate Object Right	E	Rotates the selected object right.
Toggle Snap Mode	C	Enables snapping for precise positioning.
Invert Snap Mode	Ctrl/Cmd (While Dragging)	Temporarily disables snap.

Object & Scene Editing

Manage objects with these useful editing shortcuts.

Action	Key	Notes
Delete Object	Delete / Backspace	Removes selected object.
Duplicate Object	Ctrl/Cmd + D	Copies and paste the selected object.
Select All	Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + A	Select all objects in the scene.
Group Selected	Ctrl/Cmd + G	Groups multiple objects together.
Copy Object	Ctrl/Cmd + C	Copies the selected object.
Paste Object	Ctrl/Cmd + V	Paste the copied object.
Undo	Ctrl/Cmd + Z	Reverts the last action.
Redo	Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z	Re-applies an undone action.

Saving & Publishing

These shortcuts help save and publish your work efficiently.

Action	Key	Notes
Save Project	Ctrl/Cmd + S	Saves your current work.
Publish Project	Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + P	Uploads your scene to the Metaverse.
Import Project	Ctrl/Cmd + I	Loads a saved project.
Export Project	Ctrl/Cmd + E	Saves your project for sharing.
Full Screen Mode	Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + F	Toggles full screen for better focus.
Start Preview	Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P	Previews the scene before publishing.

Editing Numeric Properties

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

Action	Key	Notes
Scrub Faster	Shift (While dragging value)	Speeds up value changes.
Scrub Slower	Alt/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! 🎉 🚀