XR Menu
XR Menu Access
You can access the DepthXR menu in a few different ways, depending on the device you are using:
- If you are accessing it using your computer, press the spacebar for the menu to appear in the middle of the screen.
- If you are accessing it using your VR headset, click the A or X button for the menu to appear on your left hand controller.
XR Menu Items:
Move:
Move / Adjust Objects
The “move objects” feature in DepthXR allows users to manipulate and rearrange objects within the virtual environment. This can be useful for making changes to the design of a project, or for simply exploring and visualizing different layout options. To use the feature, users can select an object in the scene and use their controllers to move it to a new location. The move feature has an “adjust: option that allow users to rotate and scale objects, allowing for even greater control over the virtual environment.
Visibility:
Hide / Show Objects
The visibility feature in DepthXR is a feature that allows users to control the visibility of objects in the virtual environment. This can be useful for isolating specific objects or groups of objects for closer inspection, or for hiding objects that are not relevant to the current view or task. To use the visibility feature, users can click on visibility which will show you a menu of the space objects where you can select an object or group of objects and the menu option to hide or show them.
Info:
View BIM Information
The “view BIM information” feature in DepthXR may allow users to access and view the BIM information that was imported from the model if available. Users may select an object in their virtual environment and view its BIM data in a panel. This data may include details such as the object’s name, type, size, location, and other relevant attributes. Overall, the “view BIM information” feature in DepthXR is a useful feature for accessing and reviewing detailed information about the objects and components in a virtual environment. It can help users to better understand the design of a project, to identify and resolve any issues or conflicts, and to communicate more effectively with other members of the project team.
Group:
Group / Ungroup Objects
To use the “group and ungroup objects” feature, users can select the group option from the menu then select the group of objects to group them together. Once objects are grouped, they can be treated as a single entity, making it easier to move, rotate, or scale them as a unit. To ungroup objects, users can typically select a group and use a ungroup menu option to break it apart into its individual components. This can be useful for making changes to specific objects within a group, or for working with them independently of the group.
Tour:
Create or Take a Tour
It is a feature that allows users to create and view guided tours of a virtual environment. This can be useful for presenting or demonstrating a project to clients or stakeholders, or for simply exploring and learning about a project in a more structured and interactive way. To create a tour, users can select this option and move around the space while taking snapshots to specify the paths and locations that the tour should visit. Once the tour is created, it is saved for any other users to use it. To take a tour, users can typically select the tour from the tour menu and follow the path or steps provided by the tour.
Library:
Open Assets Library
The assets library is a collection of models, pictures, and videos that users can upload into the platform and use to build and populate their virtual environments. These assets might include things like furniture, appliances, landscaping elements, lighting fixtures, and other elements that are commonly used in architecture, design, and construction projects. To use assets from the library, users can select an asset and drag it into the virtual environment.
People:
Manage People
The manage people feature allows you to see a list of users name that are currently available in the space. One aspect of the people manager feature is the ability to mute or unmute your microphone if necessary. Another aspect of the people manager feature is the ability to gather people to your location. This can be useful for bringing one person or everyone together in a virtual space to your location. Overall, the “people manager” feature in DepthXR is a useful feature for managing and controlling the participation and interactions of other users in a virtual or augmented environment. It can help users to create a more organized and focused collaborative experience, and to communicate more effectively with other members of the project team.
Note:
Add a Notes
The “adding notes” feature in DepthXR is a feature that allows users to add text-based annotations to the virtual environment. This can be useful for adding comments, instructions, or other types of information to the environment. To use the adding notes feature, users can typically click on the notes icon from the menu to bring up a text entry field. The feature provides a keyboard to allow users to type their notes, and a speech-to-text functionality that allows users to dictate their notes using their voice. Once a note is added, it may be displayed in the virtual environment as a text label, and it is stored to be accessed through a separate view if needed. The user can also customize the appearance of the notes through the other features if needed. Overall, the adding notes feature in DepthXR is a useful feature for adding comments, instructions, or other types of information to the virtual or augmented environment. It can help users to better communicate and collaborate on projects, and to keep track of important details and tasks within the environment.
Measure:
Measurement Tape
The measurement tape functionality in DepthXR is a feature that allows users to measure distances within the virtual environment. This can be useful for accurately and efficiently determining the size of any object in the environment, and for identifying and resolving any issues or conflicts that may arise. To use the measurement tape functionality, users can typically select the measure option to initiate the measurement from the menu then a starting point and an ending point in the environment. The platform will then display a virtual tape measure that shows the distance between the two points.
Paint:
Paint Objects
The “paint objects” feature in DepthXR is a feature that allows users to change the appearance of objects in the virtual environment by applying different colors, or textures to them. This can be useful for visualizing different design options or for simply adding more visual interest or realism to the environment. To use the paint objects feature, users can select the Paint menu option to bring up a palette of available colors, and textures then select an object in the environment. The textures available are the ones that the user imported from the DepthXR web interface to their project.
Mass:
Create Objects
The “create object” feature in DepthXR is a feature that allows users to create and place 3D masses or free form 3D rectangles objects in the virtual environment using their controllers. This can be useful for quickly and intuitively building, desigining, and populating the environment with objects and elements that are relevant to the project or design being worked on. To use the create object feature, users can typically select the feature from a menu and then use both their controllers to manipulate a 3D mass or rectangleor to shape and form the object they want to create. Once the form is created users can the paint it, move it, or scale it with the other features in their disposal. Overall, the create object feature in DepthXR is a useful feature for building and populating the virtual or augmented environment with objects and elements that are relevant to the project being worked on. It can help users a powerful way to create 3d objects in their scene.
Copy:
Copy Objects
The “copy object” feature in DepthXR is a feature that allows users to create copies of objects in the virtual or augmented environment. This can be useful for creating multiple instances of the same object, or for quickly and easily building complex structures or patterns. To use the copy object feature, users can select the copy option from the menu, to initiate the copying process, and an object in the environment . The copied object create an exact duplicates of the original object with all of its properties and characteristics intact.
Sketch:
Sketch or Draw
The “sketch” or “draw” feature in DepthXR is a feature that allows users to create 3D drawings in the virtual or augmented environment using their controllers. To use the sketch feature, users can typically select the feature from the menu and then use their controllers to create shapes, or other marks in the environment. Users have the option to draw directly on on specific surfaces or objects, or to create freeform shapes that are not attached to any particular surface or object.
Erase:
Erase Objects
The “erase objects” feature in DepthXR is a feature that allows users to remove or hide objects from the virtual or augmented environment. This can be useful for cleaning up the environment, or for making changes or updates to the design of a project. To use the erase objects feature, users can select the option from the menu, to initiate the deletion process, and then select the objects they want to remove. A popup confirmation form will be dispalyed to confirm that the user really wants to erase the object.
Undo:
Undo the last action
The “undo” feature in DepthXR is a feature that allows users to reverse or cancel the last action or change that was made to the virtual or augmented environment. This can be useful for correcting mistakes or for exploring different design options without permanently committing to any particular change.To use the undo feature, users can select the Undo menu option to revert the environment to the state it was in before the last action or change was made.
Redo:
Redo an undone action
In addition to undoing actions, the undo feature in DepthXR may also allow users to redo actions that have been undone, or to revert the environment to a specific point in the history of changes. This can be useful for exploring different design options or for restoring changes that were made earlier in the process.