All Skyreal VR Features and Commands List
Skyreal VR commands are the tools built into your simulation that allow you to interact, build, move, edit, and much more. Below is a complete list of all available features and commands. Click on any feature to view its detailed documentation.
Some commands can be configured using custom parameters.
Navigation & Interface
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Feature |
Description |
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Navigation |
Movement modes in VR including teleport, free fly, miniature, orbit, and constrained ground modes |
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Minimap |
Overhead miniature view of the entire scene for orientation |
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Interface |
VR interface switching — toggle between pie menu, tablet, and bracelet modes |
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Powerwall & Cave |
Multi-screen immersive display configuration and commands |
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Views |
Save and restore camera positions for presentation and review |
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VR Spectator View |
Control what is displayed on the desktop monitor during a VR session |
Selection & Interaction
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Feature |
Description |
|---|---|
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Selection |
Select parts by click, box selection, or product tree; supports multi-select and deselect |
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Manipulation |
Move, rotate, and position parts using compass manipulation or fast grab |
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Part Properties |
View metadata, isolate parts, hide/show, ghost, and reset transforms |
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Product Tree |
Browse the full product hierarchy, expand/collapse nodes, show/hide parts |
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Groups |
Create, manage, and select groups of parts |
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Snap Points |
Snap parts to predefined points for precise assembly positioning |
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Disassembly |
Explode and reassemble product structures |
Appearance & Rendering
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Feature |
Description |
|---|---|
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Appearance |
Change part colors and transparency |
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Change Color |
Apply colors to selected parts individually or in bulk |
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Rendering |
Toggle rendering quality, wireframe, backface culling, and Nanite settings |
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Light |
Add, remove, and configure lights in the scene |
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Environment |
Switch between 3D environments and skyboxes |
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Apply Filter |
Apply rule-based filters to change appearance or visibility based on metadata |
Measurement & Analysis
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Feature |
Description |
|---|---|
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Measure (VR) |
Point-to-point, edge, and surface measurements in VR |
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Measure (Desktop) |
Measurement tools available in the desktop interface |
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Section Cut (Desktop) |
Create cross-section views on the desktop |
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Cutting Geometry (VR) |
Create and manipulate cutting planes and boxes in VR |
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Show Collisions |
Visualize collision zones between parts |
Manikin & Ergonomics
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Feature |
Description |
|---|---|
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Manikin |
Place, pose, and animate human manikins for ergonomic analysis |
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Manikin Desktop |
Desktop-specific manikin controls and posture editing |
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Manikin Settings |
Configure manikin size, appearance, and behavior |
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Manikin Trigger |
Set up trigger zones for manikin interactions |
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MSD Analysis |
Musculoskeletal disorder risk assessment (RULA scoring) |
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Edit Myself / Body Calibration |
Calibrate your own body dimensions for the VR manikin |
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Avatars & MetaHuman |
Use MetaHuman avatars for realistic manikin representation |
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Ergonomic Sessions |
Record and analyze ergonomic posture data in desktop+VR or VR-only modes |
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Record Manikin |
Record manikin movements for playback and analysis |
Physics
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Feature |
Description |
|---|---|
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Simple Physics |
Enable basic gravity and collision physics on parts |
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Advanced Physics |
Configure constraints, joints, and advanced physical behaviors |
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XDE Workbench |
Advanced physics simulation powered by the XDE engine |
Collaboration & Communication
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Feature |
Description |
|---|---|
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Annotations |
Place text annotations and markers on parts in the 3D scene |
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Edit Issues |
Create and manage issue reports with annotations |
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Screenshot |
Capture images of the current view |
Animation
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Feature |
Description |
|---|---|
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Animations |
Play, pause, and control animations on models |
Design & Export
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Feature |
Description |
|---|---|
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Design |
Create primitive shapes (pipes, cables, cubes, spheres) directly in VR |
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Save |
Save simulation state, export to JSON, and Back to CAD functionality |
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Skyreal2Go |
Export a lightweight standalone version of your experience |
Tools & Tracking
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Feature |
Description |
|---|---|
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Tools (VR) |
Select and use tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.) in VR |
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Tools (Desktop) |
Tool management from the desktop interface |
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Tracking |
Configure and manage tracker devices |
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Link Tracker |
Attach tracked objects to VR controllers or body parts |
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Anchor |
Set anchor points for tracked objects in the scene |
Configuration
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Feature |
Description |
|---|---|
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Custom Parameters |
Configure command behavior through custom parameter files |