• Workshop XR

Understand controllers for Workshop XR

Use Meta Quest controllers in Workshop XR.


00:00

Hello and welcome to our easy guide on mastering your VR controllers for an amazing experience

00:06

in Autodesk's workshop XR.

00:08

Let's dive in.

00:10

On every controller you'll find triggers, thumb sticks, grip buttons, and more.

00:16

Plus, you can switch the controller to match your dominant hand in settings.

00:21

With your trigger, think of it as your magic wand or select button.

00:25

It's your go to tool for adding issues during a design review

00:29

and interacting with elements within the space.

00:32

Let's talk about the thumb sticks.

00:34

Remember, if you switch to your dominant hand,

00:37

these controls will swap too.

00:40

Your left-hand thumb stick is all about smooth motion,

00:44

glide back and forth as easy as can be.

00:47

By default, there's a dark vignette for comfort,

00:50

but you can switch it off in the settings if you prefer.

00:54

Your right-hand thumb stick is your teleportation and rotation tool.

00:59

Push forward to zip around the workshop or your model

01:02

and tap left or right for incremental turning,

01:05

perfect for those who are new to VR.

01:07

Next, we have the grab button.

01:10

The grab button lets you easily move the core menu and console around.

01:15

Your grab buttons also give you multiple options for manipulating the model on the table.

01:20

For instance, if I press both grab buttons at the same time while pointing at the model,

01:26

I can adjust the scale by opening my hands and closing them.

01:33

I also can twist the model around,

01:36

and manipulate the model in 3D space,

01:40

meaning I can also place it above or below me.

01:45

I can also adjust the model with one hand

01:49

but, I don't have the option to spin it when I do so.

01:52

Want to try different angles?

01:54

The fly up and fly down buttons on your right hand are your best friends.

01:58

Hold them down for smooth, continuous flying; adjust the distance and settings for a comfy movement.

02:04

Here's a cool trick, twist your left hand towards you to reveal a clock.

02:09

Prefer a 24-hour format? No problem.

02:12

Just change it in the settings

02:15

On your right controller, there's a button that brings up your meta quest menu,

02:19

just like this.

02:21

And on the left, you'll find various tools in the console opener.

02:26

If you've switched your dominant hand, these will swap too.

02:30

Thank you for watching our guide to controllers.

02:33

If you'd like more information or need additional help, please refer to our help articles.

Video transcript

00:00

Hello and welcome to our easy guide on mastering your VR controllers for an amazing experience

00:06

in Autodesk's workshop XR.

00:08

Let's dive in.

00:10

On every controller you'll find triggers, thumb sticks, grip buttons, and more.

00:16

Plus, you can switch the controller to match your dominant hand in settings.

00:21

With your trigger, think of it as your magic wand or select button.

00:25

It's your go to tool for adding issues during a design review

00:29

and interacting with elements within the space.

00:32

Let's talk about the thumb sticks.

00:34

Remember, if you switch to your dominant hand,

00:37

these controls will swap too.

00:40

Your left-hand thumb stick is all about smooth motion,

00:44

glide back and forth as easy as can be.

00:47

By default, there's a dark vignette for comfort,

00:50

but you can switch it off in the settings if you prefer.

00:54

Your right-hand thumb stick is your teleportation and rotation tool.

00:59

Push forward to zip around the workshop or your model

01:02

and tap left or right for incremental turning,

01:05

perfect for those who are new to VR.

01:07

Next, we have the grab button.

01:10

The grab button lets you easily move the core menu and console around.

01:15

Your grab buttons also give you multiple options for manipulating the model on the table.

01:20

For instance, if I press both grab buttons at the same time while pointing at the model,

01:26

I can adjust the scale by opening my hands and closing them.

01:33

I also can twist the model around,

01:36

and manipulate the model in 3D space,

01:40

meaning I can also place it above or below me.

01:45

I can also adjust the model with one hand

01:49

but, I don't have the option to spin it when I do so.

01:52

Want to try different angles?

01:54

The fly up and fly down buttons on your right hand are your best friends.

01:58

Hold them down for smooth, continuous flying; adjust the distance and settings for a comfy movement.

02:04

Here's a cool trick, twist your left hand towards you to reveal a clock.

02:09

Prefer a 24-hour format? No problem.

02:12

Just change it in the settings

02:15

On your right controller, there's a button that brings up your meta quest menu,

02:19

just like this.

02:21

And on the left, you'll find various tools in the console opener.

02:26

If you've switched your dominant hand, these will swap too.

02:30

Thank you for watching our guide to controllers.

02:33

If you'd like more information or need additional help, please refer to our help articles.

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