Tips & Best Practices#

This page contains helpful shortcuts, tips, and best practices to help you work more efficiently in XR Twin.

Focus on Selected Object#

Quickly center the camera on any object in your scene.

Focus view shortcut

Press F on a selected object or double-click on it in the Scene View or Hierarchy to focus the camera on that object.

Match XR Twin's navigation to your preferred CAD software workflow.

Navigation presets

You can change navigation presets to match your preferred CAD software (Blender, 3ds Max, Maya, etc.). Access this setting from the user configuration panel.

Incremental Object Movement#

Move objects with precision using grid snapping.

Snap to grid

Hold Shift while moving an object to move it incrementally along the grid. This ensures precise positioning aligned to your scene grid.

Project Management#

Access Advanced Project Settings#

View hidden project information and configuration options.

Advanced project options

Press Alt+Shift+F9 in the Project Launcher to display advanced options such as project storage locations and project IDs.

Preserve Your Recordings#

Protect your simulation recordings when modifying projects.

Safeguard recordings

Recordings are sensitive to project structure changes. Duplicate your project before making significant modifications to ensure your recordings remain playable. We're working on enhancing this feature in future updates.

CAD Import & Scene Setup#

Deselect Objects Quickly#

Clear your current selection with a single key.

Deselect shortcut

Press Esc to deselect the currently selected object.

Duplicate Objects#

Quickly create copies of objects in your scene.

Duplicate shortcut

Select an object and press Ctrl+D to duplicate it.

Save Your Project#

Save your work frequently to avoid losing changes.

Save project

Press Ctrl+S to save your current project at any time.

Advanced Tips#

View Statistics and Performance#

Monitor your scene's performance in real-time.

Performance statistics

Access the Statistics tool from the menu bar to view FPS, polygon count, and other performance metrics during simulation.

Take Screenshots#

Capture images of your simulation for documentation.

Screenshots

Use the Screenshot tool in the menu bar (Editor mode) or the Photo tool in the VR menu (Simulation mode) to capture images. Screenshots are saved in the Screenshots folder within your project directory. For transparent backgrounds (useful for brochures or presentations), simply disable the environment using the eye icon in the Property Panel before taking the screenshot.

These tips are designed to help users of all skill levels work more efficiently in XR Twin. For detailed information on any feature, refer to the relevant section in the User Guide.