As the Admin of a Space or Business, you will be able to see the "Admin Toolbar" at the top of the screen while in your Space. Visitors to a space will not see this toolbar and will not be able to modify the space unless specifically allowed.

Admin/Editor Toolbar

1. Vatom

• About Us: A little note from us!
• Version: Platform version number. The platform is updated automatically, this version number is only for reference.

2. File Dropdown

• Load / Save World: Save and Load .json files of your entire space, objects and settings. Save Backups and Change entire worlds with a click.
• Import 
  • From File: Upload a file into the space from your Computer
  • From URL: Add a file into the space from a URL
• Storage: Vatom Spaces file storage. All items added to the Space will be kept in the Storage Menu.
• Roles: Define roles for users. Allow people in certain roles to use and control certain features. 
• Lock Space: Prevent access to the space for anyone except Admins.
• Check for Issues: Check for and repair potential issues that could impact performance and usability. 
• (Space) Settings: Space-wide admin controls.

3. Actions

Use ⌘+Z to undo modifications. 

4. Editor

Editor: Scene Editor

The Scene Editor is a list of every item in your Spaces scene. With the Editor Panel open, clicking on any object in the window will highlight that object in the Editor Panel and open it's Properties underneath. 

Properties

Properties and settings for each object in the scene. Select objects and add interactions and media components, re-size and apply lighting and render settings for PBR textures.

• Info
• Render
• Transform
• Interact
• Components

{{ Link to Full Scene Editor & Properties }}

Editor: World Editor

The World Editor holds settings for default user view and movement controls, as well as rendering settings for the entire space. 

5. Plugin

More on Plugins

Plugins are centerpiece of Vatom Spaces. Adding Media, Chat, Emojis, and the Places Menu are all different Plugins added to your space by default.

Plugins are JavaScript files which are downloaded and run within their own sandbox. This means they have no access to the DOM or any of the normal web APIs.

Learn more about creating Plugins at dev.spatialweb.net

6. Admin View

Admin View Modes. Quickly change view mode to preview the space in different ways and different views.

Non-Admins can access view settings in the Profile Settings (bottom-left)

• Swivel: Limit view to swivel left and right, and zoom in and out. Set up view angle and limits in World Editor.
• Advanced: Free Rotation and Zoom (within World Editor Limits)
• First Person: First Person View puts you in the point-of-view of your Avatar. Zoom out all the way for a VR-like experience. 
• Free Camera (Admin Only): A free-floating camera that moves forward and backward in open space. 

7. Insert

• From File: Upload a file from your Computer
• From URL: Add a new object from a URL. URLs can be copied from Vatom Storage.
• Text: Add Simple Text on a transparent Plane.
• Plane: Create a simple flat plane. 
• Zone: Create a 3D Zone Area for specific audio experiences. 
• Shape: Default shapes
  • Circle: Flat 2D Circle
  • Cube: 3D Cube
  • Cylinder: 3D Cylinder with end caps
  • Rectangle: 16x9 Rectangle, great for Screens
  • Sphere: 3D Sphere
  • Torus: 3D Torus or "donut" shape
  • Triangle: 2D Triangle
  • Tube: 3D Hollow cylinder

8. Tools

Move objects around in Space. Choose a tool and then select an item to edit and bring up the modifier Widget. {{SEE MORE DETAILS ON CONTROL AND OBJECT MODIFICATION}}

• None: Deselect Tools (⌥ + T)
• Select: Select Object
• Move: Freely Move Objects on all axes with 3D Movement Widget
• Rotate: Rotate Objects in all directions with the 3D Rotation Widget. Hold Ctrl to snap rotation in 15 degree increments.
• Scale: Adjust size and scale of Objects with the 3D Scale Widget
• Place On Wall: Click and Drag items to freely move and snap directly onto Walls, Floors, and other Planes. Best for moving images around walls.

9. Help

Help Center: You are currently reading the Help Center.

What's New: Learn about new features and updates.

Developer Portal: Develop Plugins, Components, and get under the hood of Vatom Spaces. 

External Tools: Outside tools for creating graphics and 3d models, and converting and optimizing files. 

Analytics Dashboard: Simple analytics dashboard. Contact us for more detailed analytics.

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