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Manikin Settings

Manikin Settings

For any manikin -- or for yourself -- you can [activate] the following settings in both VR and Desktop modes.

Size

Manikin Height

Every manikin has [its] own established height. If you need to set a particular height, you can activate this option by clicking the switch button to set up a new manikin height.

Override Arm's Reach

Every manikin has [its] own established arm's distance (measured from wrist to wrist). If you need to set a particular arm's distance, you can activate this option by clicking the switch button to set up a new one.

Posture

By default, the manikin will appear in a normal standing position. You can use the [dropdown] to change the posture to one of the available presets.

[IMAGE: Available manikin posture presets -- original at /pictures/v1.19/manikin_postures.png]

Edit Size

A side panel will appear next to your tablet (in VR) or floating menu (in Desktop), giving you all the options to customize your manikin's size. You can adjust either the overall size of your manikin or the length of its arm reach.

  • Edit Height: Every manikin has [its] own established height. If you need to set a particular height, activate this option by clicking the switch button.

  • Edit Arm's Reach: Every manikin has [its] own established arm's distance (measured from wrist to wrist). If you need to set a particular arm's distance, activate this option by clicking the switch button.

Accessibility

For any manikin, you can [activate] the following accessibility settings.

Vision Cone

When active, a light will [illuminate] and [highlight] everything that is within the manikin's visual field.

[IMAGE: Vision cone feature activated on a manikin -- original at /pictures/v1.20/visionCone.png]

[IMAGE: Vision cone displayed on a manikin in Desktop mode -- original at /pictures/v1.18/manikin_desktop_cone.png]

Accessibility Envelope

When active, [this feature displays] an area surrounding the manikin [that represents] where the manikin's arms can reach.

[IMAGE: Accessibility envelope displayed around a manikin -- original at /pictures/v1.18/manikin_desktop_envelope.png]

Effectors

[IMAGE: Effectors panel in Desktop mode -- original at /pictures/v1.18/Manikin_Desktop_Effectors.png]

Manikin Manipulation

[IMAGE: Manikin effectors represented as blue spheres -- original at /pictures/v1.16/commands_manikin_effectors.png]

When a manikin is selected, you can see all its effectors represented by blue spheres. These effectors can be selected, moved, or rotated with your laser pointer (VR) or mouse (Desktop).

To quickly move an effector in VR, select it with the trigger button and, while holding the button, place the effector in the desired position. You can also rotate the effector by moving your hand accordingly.

You can edit each effector's options by clicking on it.

Effector List

The first [dropdown] shows the currently selected effector. You can select any effector from the list:

  1. Eyes

  2. Head

  3. Elbow Right

  4. Elbow Left

  5. Hand Right

  6. Hand Left

  7. Pelvis

  8. Knee Right

  9. Knee Left

  10. Foot Right

  11. Foot Left

[IMAGE: Effector selection dropdown and options -- original at /pictures/v1.21/manikin-effectors.png]

Effector States

Each effector can have one of six different states:

  • Free: The effector's position and rotation are controlled by you. When hand effectors are selected, this option activates the Effector Options and Point Effector To buttons (see below).

  • Simulated: The effector is controlled by the system. It will follow any movement linked to it, except [direct] user input.

  • Snap To Actor: When selected, you can pick an object to attach to the effector. If the object moves, the effector will follow. If the effector moves, the object remains static.

  • Locked Local: The effector is frozen locally. If you move the manikin, the effector will not follow [and will] stay frozen in its local position.

  • Locked World: The effector is frozen in its world position and rotation. If the manikin moves, the effector will stay in place.

  • Disable: The effector is disabled (it turns gray) and returns to its default position.

Point Effector To

When clicked, you [can] select any object in the scene, and the effector will be linked to it.

Effector Options

This feature exists for hand effectors only.

It opens the hand effector options, including Hand Grip and Fingers Grip, where you can open, close, or spread the manikin's hand -- or open, close, or spread each finger individually.

The third option, Auto Grip, allows the hand to [assume] a particular position when linked to an object with predefined sockets.

[IMAGE: Hand effector grip options -- original at /pictures/v1.21/hands-effectors.png]

Tips

  • Use the Vision Cone to verify that an operator can see critical controls or displays from a given posture.

  • The Accessibility Envelope is useful for checking whether tools and components are within arm's reach of a manikin at a workstation.

  • Combine effector states (such as Snap To Actor) with hand grip options to simulate realistic tool handling.