Navigating in 3D

The 3D environment in your training responds to multiple types of input. Choose whatever feels most natural for you.

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Mouse & Trackpad Controls

If you’re using a computer with a mouse or trackpad: Look Around

• Click and drag with the left mouse button to rotate your view
• Look up, down, left, and right to see all angles

Move Forward & Backward

• Scroll your mouse wheel forward to move forward through the scene
• Scroll your mouse wheel backward to move backward

Pan (Middle Mouse)

• Hold the middle mouse button and drag to slide your viewpoint without turning
• Drag left/right to strafe, drag up/down to fly up or down

Click Objects

• Left-click on any highlighted (glowing) object to interact with it

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Keyboard Controls

Use your keyboard to move and look around the scene: Movement (WASD)

• W — Move forward
• S — Move backward
• A — Strafe left
• D — Strafe right

Camera Height (Q / E)

• E — Move up (raise camera)
• Q — Move down (lower camera)

Look Around (Arrow Keys)

• Arrow Up / Down — Pitch up / down
• Arrow Left / Right — Turn left / right

Speed Modifiers

• Left Shift (hold) — Sprint at 2× speed
• Left Alt (hold) — Slow walk at half speed

Toggle Joystick (J)

• Press J to show or hide the virtual joystick without opening Settings
• Ignored while you’re typing in a text field or holding a modifier key

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On-Screen Help Strip

A help strip is displayed at the bottom-right of the screen showing the available controls for your device: On Desktop — Shows W A S D (move), Q E (height), Drag (look), Middle Mouse (pan), Shift (run), J (joystick), and your current camera height in meters. On Touch Devices — Shows Drag (look), Two-finger drag (move and height), Pinch (zoom), Tap, and your current camera height in meters.

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Touch Controls

If you’re on a tablet or touchscreen device, you can move around using gestures alone — no joystick required: Look Around — One-finger drag across the screen to rotate your view Strafe Left / Right — Two-finger drag horizontally to slide sideways Raise / Lower Viewpoint — Two-finger drag vertically to move up or down Move Forward / Backward — Pinch fingers apart to move forward, pinch together to move back Tap Objects — Single tap on a highlighted object to interact with it

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Virtual Joystick

The virtual joystick is an optional on-screen movement controller that works like a game controller. It’s off by default and ideal for touchscreen devices, but also works with a mouse. When enabled, a single circular pad appears at the bottom-left of the screen: Movement

• Drag up/down to move forward/backward
• Drag left/right to strafe

There is no second pad for looking around. Rotate your view the usual way: drag with the mouse, or one-finger swipe on a touchscreen.

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Enabling the Joystick

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Using the Joystick

With a Touchscreen — Touch and drag the pad to move. Release your finger and the joystick returns to center. Swipe elsewhere on the screen with another finger to look around at the same time. With a Mouse — Click and drag the pad. Works the same as touch. Even a small movement input works. Moving and Looking Together — Drive with the joystick while dragging elsewhere to look around. You can also click objects on screen while using the joystick.

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When to Use It

Use the Virtual Joystick if you’re on a tablet or touchscreen, prefer game-controller-style movement, or are navigating a large scene with lots of walking. Use Keyboard & Mouse if you’re on a desktop, prefer traditional WASD controls, or want more precision with click interactions. You can switch between them at any time — mix and match whatever feels comfortable.

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Camera Height Controls

The camera height controls let you raise or lower your viewpoint to see objects at different eye levels. You’ll find these on the left side of your screen, below the share button. Plus Button (+) — Hold to continuously raise your viewpoint. Great for seeing overhead equipment or high shelves. Minus Button (−) — Hold to continuously lower your viewpoint. Great for seeing floor-level equipment or objects below eye level. Reset Height Button — Returns camera to its default vertical position without affecting your rotation or horizontal position. You can also control height with keyboard shortcuts: E to move up, Q to move down.

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Enabling Height Controls

Height controls can be toggled on or off in Settings under the Adjust Height toggle. When disabled, the +/− buttons are hidden and your camera stays at the default level. On tablets, the Adjust Height toggle is not shown in Settings. The +/− buttons are always available, and you can also use a two-finger vertical drag to change height.

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Tips for a Better View

Getting a Good Angle

• Drag with the mouse or use arrow keys to rotate until you can see the object clearly
• Use Camera Height + or press E to raise your viewpoint for objects above you
• Use Camera Height − or press Q to lower your viewpoint for objects below you

Getting Closer

• Scroll the mouse wheel forward or use W / left joystick to walk toward what you need

Using Reset View

• If you get disoriented, open the Reset menu (left side of screen) and choose Reset View to return to the trainer’s recommended viewpoint

Combining Controls

• Rotate with the mouse, then use WASD to walk closer
• Use Shift to move faster when covering larger distances
• Move with the virtual joystick and click objects with your mouse — both work simultaneously

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Troubleshooting