Configuring the Runtime Settings
The Config Manager is a runtime settings component found in the Properties Panel when selecting the root of the project. It allows you to customize the behavior and UI of your Verse once the project is published.
The Config Manager allows you to:
- ✅ Customize UI elements (buttons, toolbars, animations).
- ✅ Control user access to audio, video, and media tools.
- ✅ Enhance security by restricting chat, avatars, or camera use.
- ✅ Optimize performance by adjusting features for AR, MR, or VR projects.
You can use predefined presets (AR, MR, VR, or Minimal UI) or create a fully customized configuration based on your needs.
Sections of the Config Manager
The Config Manager is divided into several sections, each allowing control over different aspects of the Verse experience.
Start: Configuring the Entry Screen
These options control the user interface before entering a Verse (lobby screen).
| Option | Function |
|---|---|
| Show Verse Name | Enables/disables the Verse name on the entry screen. |
| Show Exit Button | Enables/disables the close (X) button on the entry screen. |
| Animate Preview Verse | Enables/disables the floating animation of the Verse preview. |
| Enable Join & VR | Enables/disables the Join Verse button and VR mode entry. |
| Enable AR | Enables/disables the Enter on AR button for Augmented Reality mode. |
| Enable Look Around | Enables/disables the Look Around button for a free-camera preview. |
| Enable Settings | Enables/disables the Settings button on the entry screen. |
| Show "Powered by" | Shows/hides the "Powered by MUD Foundation" text. |
🔹 Pro Tip: Customize the entry UI for branding, accessibility, or immersive previews.
Audio & Video: Controlling Microphone & Camera Access
These settings allow you to define how users interact with audio and video inside a Verse.
| Option | Function |
|---|---|
| Show Speaker | Hides/shows the microphone selection dropdown in the entry screen. |
🔹 Pro Tip: Disabling speaker settings is useful for non-interactive experiences.
Avatar Settings: Customizing User Identity
Define how users can manage their avatars inside a Verse.
| Option | Function |
|---|---|
| Show Name | Enables/disables the option to change name in the entry screen. |
| Show Preview | Enables/disables the avatar preview on the entry screen. |
| Allow Change | Enables/disables the Change Avatar button. |
| Avatar Networking | Disables voice & text chat, preventing users from communicating. |
| Avatars Visible | Hides all avatars; users will only hear each other but not see avatars. |
🔹 Pro Tip: Use "Avatars Visible = OFF" for voice-only events, concerts, or lectures.
Capabilities: Enabling & Disabling Features
Control what users can interact with inside the Verse UI and environment.
| Option | Function |
|---|---|
| Show UI | Enables/disables the main toolbar inside the Verse. |
| Allow Chat | Enables/disables text chat. |
| Allow Media Interaction | Enables/disables uploading & positioning media (images, videos, 3D models). |
| Allow Emoji | Enables/disables the emoji reaction menu. |
| Allow Camera | Enables/disables sharing the camera or screen. |
| Allow Inspect Objects | Enables/disables 3D UI interactions (e.g., object info panel). |
| Show Joysticks | Enables/disables mobile navigation joysticks. |
| Show Cursor | Enables/disables the mouse cursor inside the Verse. |
| Shortcuts | Enables/disables all keyboard shortcuts. |
| Idle Mode | Enables/disables the idle screen after inactivity. |
🔹 Pro Tip: Disable shortcuts in public events to prevent accidental interruptions.