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# Editor Orientation

## Navigate the editor viewport

Use the navigation gizmo in the top-right corner of the viewport to orient your view within the 3D space.

1. Hold `Alt` and left-click to rotate your camera around the scene.
2. Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out.
3. Hold the middle mouse button and drag to pan.

{% hint style="info" %}
*TIP: If you lose your focal point, select an object in the Outliner and press `F` to frame it.*
{% endhint %}

## Control tools

Use the tool switcher to manipulate objects in your scene.

1. **Select (`Q`)**: Pick individual nodes or multi-select groups.
2. **Move (`W`)**: Shift objects along the X, Y, and Z axes.
3. **Rotate (`E`)**: Rotate assets in the viewport.
4. **Scale (`R`)**: Resize scene elements uniformly or by axis.

{% hint style="info" %}
*TIP: Use `Q`, `W`, `E`, and `R` to switch tools quickly.*
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
*PRO TIP: Press `End` while the Move tool is active to snap the selected object to the nearest floor geometry.*
{% endhint %}

## Editor toolbar

Use the toolbar on the left-hand side of the editor to access and place essential scene components:

* **Place:** Browse and spawn interactable characters and objects into your project.
* **Primitives:** Insert basic geometric shapes to build your scene's structure.
* **Lights:** Add various light sources to control the illumination and mood of your environment.

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## Asset panel

The asset panel, located at the bottom of the editor, is your hub for project management.

* Drag files directly into your project.
* Organize your workspace by creating new folders.
* Use the search bar to find assets by name or type.

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*TIP: Right-click in the panel to create assets, resources, or folders. Use **Show in folder** to reveal the file location on your computer.*
{% endhint %}

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## Outliner panel

The Outliner Panel displays the complete hierarchy of your scene, including folders, nodes, and prefabs. You can double-click on any prefab to enter it and modify its group of meshes and code.

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*PRO TIP: Press `Delete` to remove a folder of objects. You can also right-click and choose whether to keep its contents.*
{% endhint %}

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*NOTE: The list is not automatically ordered alphabetically. Drag folders and items up or down to organize them.*
{% endhint %}

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## Inspector panel

The Inspector Panel displays detailed statistics on selected assets and reveals configurable variables for any object currently selected in the Outliner or within the scene.

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*PRO TIP: Copy an asset path from the Inspector and paste it into the agent for more precise requests.*
{% endhint %}

## Run game

Tap the down arrow on the Run button to play your game. You can choose to run the game in the editor window or a new window. You can also emulate mobile screen sizes, select which scene (level) you want to run, and configure other play mode settings.

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## Main hamburger menu

The Main Hamburger menu contains a wealth of tools, settings, help, and shortcuts. Use this menu for essential administrative tasks such as building your project and configuring your project settings.

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