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.
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! 🎉 🚀