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How do I manipulate 3D Models in Hololight Space?

Learn how to select and manipulate 3D models in Hololight Space using the Quick Menu and Interactions Menu

You can manipulate 3D models in Hololight Space using several tools, most of which are available in the Quick Menu. To move or transform a 3D model, you must first select either a part of the model or the entire object.

All features in the Quick Menu can be customized and replaced with other manipulation tools. By default, the Quick Menu includes Bounding Box, Grab, Rotate, and Move.

For more details, see the article about the Quick Menu.

Select and manipulate with the Quick Menu

  1. Open the Quick Menu.
    Screenshot_Hololight Space Quick Menu_3
  2. Choose one of the following (Second row):
    1. Select All
    2. Select Root
    3. Select Part
  3. If you select Root or Part, aim at the model or part in the scene.
  4. Use a click or air tap to confirm the selection.

To demonstrate object manipulation in Hololight Space, we imported one 3D model and selected Select All.

Bounding Box

This tool creates a bounding box around your model with interactive control points. You can use these points to:

  • Move the model along a single axis by grabbing inside the bounding box
  • Rotate the model by grabbing a vertical edge
  • Tilt the model by grabbing a horizontal edge
  • Scale the model by grabbing one of the corners

Grab

This tool creates a bounding box around the model that you can freely grab and move in any direction.

Move

This tool places a gizmo at the center of the model. Use it to:

  • Move the model vertically along the Y-axis.
  • Move the model horizontally along the X-axis.
  • Move the model in depth along the Z-axis.

Rotate

This tool places a rotation gizmo at the center of the model. Use it to:

  • Rotate the model around the Y-axis.
  • Rotate the model around the X-axis.
  • Rotate the model around the Z-axis.

You can also lock rotation to 15-degree increments, which is helpful for precise alignment.

Select and manipulate with the Space Manager

  1. Open the Quick Menu
  2. Open the Main Menu, then select Space Manager
  3. Browse the hierarchy of your 3D models
  4. Click on any part, group, or root element to select it
  5. Use the scroll slider on the left if needed
  6. Use the Quick Menu to choose your manipulation mode

Please find more informations about the Space Manager in our support base.

Select and manipulate with the Interaction Menu

The Interaction Menu provides advanced tools for selecting and manipulating 3D models. Every feature shown in the video is also available in the Quick Menu. 

The Interactions Menu offers the same tools as the Quick Menu, but with more detailed control. For example, you can move objects with millimeter precision, scale them accurately, or rotate them around a specific axis at an exact angle.

For more information, see our article about each menu in Hololight Space.