Functions in the walking-mode

Walking mode on/off

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	Camera toolbar / Image properties
	Menu View > Camera > Walking mode on/off

This function toggles between the camera mode Rotate/Move and the camera mode walk.

At its base, the viewing point of the observer is defined as a camera position. With Rotate/Move the model is rotated and moved in the space in front of the observer. Zooming merely changes the angle of aperture, but does not change the distance from the observer to the model.

The walking mode changes the position of the camera, and allows navigating through a model.
Changing the position is implemented in various ways through supporting multiple input devices. The simplest way to do this is with a gamepad, but also mouse and keyboard can be used. The Behaviour in the walking mode and the usage of input devices is described in the chapter Settings > input devices.

Tip

It is recommended to activate real-time visualisation for presentations in the walking mode.

General

Some functions only make sense in the camera mode walk and are not available in the traditional menu. Nevertheless, it is possible to assign functions to buttons on input devices or put them into the graphical menu (see Settings > input devices). The graphical menu is displayed via the right mouse button in the walking mode. Alternatively, the menu display can be assigned to a button on the gamepad. This section only contains a description of functions that are exclusively available in the walking mode.

Interaction in direction of view

Graphical menu in the walking mode

During walking mode or in a virtual reality environment it is possible to interact with the model without switching to the traditional ELITECAD interface. A small crosshair indicates the focal point. Depending on, which object is in focus, the interaction button shows available actions.

Fast interaction

Graphical menu in the walking mode

When quick interaction is used, the selection with the highest priority will be chosen (e.g. library part before material).

Exchange of panorama environments

Graphical menu in the walking mode

The new graphical menu offers all panorama environments, which are located in the same folder as the selected panorama environment and displays preview images.

Exchange of material

Graphical menu in the walking mode

The new graphical menu also shows all materials, which are located in the same folder and displays preview images. The rendered effects, like reflections, are preserved upon a change of material or are recalculated.

Exchange of library parts

Graphical menu in the walking mode

The graphical menu shows all library parts, which are located in the same folder and displays preview images.

Selection

Graphical menu in the walking mode

This function is used to select an object. If the property bar is visible, the object properties will also be displayed in the full screen mode.

Object information

Graphical menu in the walking mode

This function is used to display the properties of the selected object.

Teleport

Graphical menu in the walking mode

With this function, the position is changed to the focal point (crosshair). If camera animation is active, the movement is displayed animated.

Increase the aperture angle

Graphical menu in the walking mode

The camera aperture angle is defined in the configuration of the walking mode. With this function, the angle can be increased dynamically.

Decrease the aperture angle

Graphical menu in the walking mode

The camera aperture angle is defined in the configuration of the walking mode. With this function, the angle can be decreased dynamically.

Show context menu

Graphical menu in the walking mode

The context menu of the traditional user interface can be displayed over the graphical context menu.

Show graphical menu

Button configuration of input devices

This function can be assigned to a button of an input device and allows the display of the graphical menu.

Jump

Button configuration of input devices

This function can be assigned to a button of an input device and allows jumping in the walking mode.

Run

Button configuration of input devices

This function can be assigned to a button of an input device. Walking speed is increased by pushing and holding the button.

Crawl

Button configuration of input devices

This function can be assigned to a button of an input device. Crawling is enabled by pushing and holding the button.

Walk slowly

Button configuration of input devices

This function can be assigned to a button of an input device. Walking speed is slowed down by pushing and holding the button.

Rotate slowly

Button configuration of input devices

This function can be assigned to a button of an input device. Rotation speed is slowed down by pushing and holding the button.

Fly up

Button configuration of input devices

This function can be assigned to a button of an input device and allows moving up in the walking mode. If gravity is turned on, the observer position is automatically going down after releasing the button.

Fly down

Button configuration of input devices

This function can be assigned to a button of an input device and allows moving down in the walking mode. If gravity is turned on, the observer position is automatically going further down after releasing the button.

Suspend restricted input devices

Graphical menu in the walking mode

Multiple gamepads can be used simultaneously in the walking mode. The presenter usually uses the main gamepad. All other gamepads are defined as restricted gamepads in the configuration of input devices.
With this switch, all restricted gamepads are deactivated and the presenter takes control alone. Now the presenter can walk to new positions.
Reactivation of the functions removes the restrictions on the suspended gamepads.

Suspend audio output

Graphical menu in the walking mode

This function is used to turn the audio output for effects on and off.

Flashlight on/off

Graphical menu in the walking mode

This function is used to turn the flashlight on and off.