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Gem Operator Mode

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Overview

In Operator Mode, the Step Anchor (Gem) is not configurable. Operators cannot place, move, or remove anchors. However, if a step-level anchor was placed during Author Mode, it is visible in Operator Mode exactly as authored. The anchor provides spatial guidance during procedure execution.

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Visibility Rules

The Step Anchor appears in Operator Mode only if:
  • The author placed a gem anchor for that specific step.
If no anchor was configured for a step:
  • No gem or tethered line appears.
Anchor visibility is evaluated per step.

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What the Operator Sees

When a gem was placed during authoring:
  • The anchor is visible in the physical environment.
  • A tethered line connects the Step Main Panel to the anchor.
  • The line updates dynamically as the user moves.
This visual connection helps the operator understand:
  • Where the step applies
  • Which physical location is relevant
  • Where attention or action is required

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Interaction Behavior

In Operator Mode:
  • The gem icon cannot be selected.
  • The anchor cannot be repositioned.
  • The tether cannot be modified.
  • The anchor remains fixed relative to the QR anchor.
All anchor behavior is locked to the author-defined configuration.

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Step-Level Behavior

Gem placement is step-specific. When navigating between steps:
  • If the new step has an anchor, the tether appears.
  • If the new step does not have an anchor, no tether is shown.
  • The system does not carry anchors across steps.
Each step maintains its own independent anchor configuration.

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Relationship to QR Anchor

The gem placement is spatially relative to the confirmed QR anchor. If the operator performs a Rescan:
  • The QR anchor updates.
  • The step anchor repositions accordingly.
  • The relative placement defined by the author is preserved.
This ensures consistent spatial alignment even after re-anchoring.