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Mental Canvas VR (Beta)

The Mental Canvas VR Player allows users to experience scenes in virtual reality with compatible headsets. This immersive feature is built on WebXR and in development, with plans to add more functionality and compatibility in the future.

Publishing Your Scene for VR

To create a VR-compatible scene, author your scene as usual and publish it to the web. Then, copy the link to the scene and open it on your headset.

At the bottom of the 2D viewer, you’ll see a VR Icon. Tap it to enter the immersive VR Player.

Compatible Headsets & Browsers

The VR Player leverages WebXR for broad compatibility. However, navigation controls are currently optimized for the Meta Quest series, including the Quest 3, Quest 3S, and Quest 2. The Meta Quest 3 is recommended for optimal performance, particularly with larger scenes.

VR Controls Overview

Basic Navigation

  • Enter VR: Tap the Enter VR button in the toolbar to start the immersive experience.
  • Point & Select: Use your controller to point at menu options and pull the trigger to select them.
  • Toolbar Access: Press the X or A button (lower circular button on either controller) to bring up the toolbar.

Bookmark Navigation

  • Forward/Backward Buttons:
    • Tap the forward button to move one bookmark ahead.
    • Tap the back button to return to the previous bookmark.
  • Shortcut Keys:
    • Y Button (left controller): Move backward one bookmark.
    • B Button (right controller): Move forward one bookmark.
  • Bookmark Tray: Open the tray to select and teleport directly to any specific bookmark.
  • Reset Button: Instantly return to the first bookmark in the sequence.

Smooth Movement Along the Animation Path

  • Joystick Navigation:
    • Push the joystick forward or backward to move along the animation path.
    • Adjust speed by varying the pressure on the joystick. Full pressure results in faster movement, while lighter pressure allows slower, more controlled navigation.
  • Physical Movement:
    • Walk within your physical space to explore your scene, as long as there’s room to move safely.

Additional Features

  • Play Button: Watch the animation path on a large theater-style screen. At the end, you’ll return to immersive view.
  • Help Button: Access in-app instructions on VR controls.
  • Exit VR: Press the Meta Quest Key (on the right controller) to leave VR and return to the browser.
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