Tools Commands
The Tools commands allow you to spawn your own tools into your simulation. These commands are [useful] for further customizing your SKYREAL VR experience by adding tools that might be needed in your workspace or for your product.
How to Use (VR)
The Tools command can be accessed through the default Tools sub-menu in VR.
Tool Collection Picker in VR
[IMAGE: Tool collection carousel — original at /pictures/v1.20/tools-carrousel.png]
The tool collection picker, like the 3D symbol picker, is a carousel of parts. When you add tools during preparation, they are automatically stored in one category of the carousel. If there are more than 9 parts, the category will contain multiple pages. You can scroll through the pages using the controller's joystick (up and down).
When you activate the command, you will be able to select and spawn a custom tool.
Adding Custom Tools
It is possible to create custom categories in Unreal Engine to organize your tools. To do so, open the editor map and set the category name for each SkrTool.
[IMAGE: Tool category in Unreal Engine — original at /pictures/all_v1.12_skyreal_command_tool_category.png]
You can register new SkrTool [assets] in the controller.
How to Use (Desktop)
The Tools command can be accessed from the Add to Scene menu in the left side menu:
[IMAGE: Desktop tools menu access — original at /pictures/v1.21/access-measure.png]
When this command is activated, a floating menu appears in the top-right corner of the screen. You can click on any tool[;] this will spawn the tool at the tip of the mouse pointer [so you can] place it in the scene.
[IMAGE: Desktop tools floating menu — original at /pictures/v1.21/tools-desktop.png]
How to Use (VR)
Tips
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Organize your tools into custom categories in Unreal Engine to keep the carousel manageable and easy to navigate.
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In VR, use the joystick to scroll through pages if a category contains more than 9 tools.
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In Desktop mode, the floating menu provides quick access to all available tools without needing to navigate through VR menus.
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You can install the desktop extension to access Tools commands without entering VR mode.