Quick start

Basic process for creating a scenario

When creating and using a scenario in DataMesh Studio, please follow the steps below:

1. Define the scenario content

This includes the scenes, steps, elements, data, and interactions that the scenario needs to express.

2. Upload resources

Upload any 3D models and other resources that you will need for your scenario, such as audio, video, images, and PDF files.

• • Upload 3D models: Via importer or FactVerse platform
  • Upload image, videos etc. resources: Via FactVerse platform

3. Create a new scenario

After logging in, create a new scenario where you can utilize the resources and tools in DataMesh Studio to create and edit 3D content.

4. Edit your scenario

• • Edit scenes: Organize the scenario content by using multiple scenes, scene catalog, and scene jumping.
  • Add elements: Add various elements from My Resources and Libraries, including models, attachment elements, and tool elements.

• • Edit element attributes: Select an element and modify its position, rotation, and scale.

• • Add action and interaction: Add action and interaction effects to the elements.
  • Publish the scenario: DataMesh Studio enables easy publishing of the content to our servers.

5. Preview scenario

You can quickly preview a scenario by using the URL or QR code. Simply open the URL link in a browser or use DataMesh One to scan the QR code for an instant preview.

Note: You must have access permissions to the directory where the scenario is located.

6. Remote coordination

With DataMesh One, you can engage in 3D MR coordinated operations remotely with other users.

Exercise: Create a digital twin scenario to showcase a coffee machine

This example demonstrates how to quickly create a simple scenario with a coffee machine model and four scenes. We will apply tags, disappearance, Disassemble, and remove Disassemble actions to the coffee maker model, as well as incorporate some basic camera movements.

Prerequisites
The coffee machine model has been uploaded to the FactVerse platform.

Step 1 Create a new scenario

Create a scenario titled “QuickStart.”

1. Log in to DataMesh Studio.

2. Click the Create button on the homepage to create a new scenario.

3. In the toolbar, click to open the Save Scenario window.

4. Select the scenario storage path “My Space,” fill in the scenario name “QuickStart” and click Confirm to save the scenario.

Step 2 Add model elements

Add a coffee model in the “QuickStart” scenario.

1. Find the 3D coffee machine model in the My Resources section on the left, then drag and drop it into the workspace.

2. Click on the coffee machine model in the scene and adjust its position, rotation angle and scale by using drag-and-drop and rotation operations.

3. Select the coffee machine model and set its Duration to 2 seconds in the Attributes pane.

4. Click the save button to save the scenario.

Step 3 Add tool elements

Add a tag in the “QuickStart” scenario.

1. In the Resources pane, click the Libraries tab.

2. From the Libraries section, select the Tag. Drag the tag to the workspace and drop it above the coffee machine model.

3. You can customize the tag by adjusting its size, moving the anchor, and modifying the text size and content.

4. Click the save button to save the scenario.

Step 4 Add “Disappear” action

Add a disappear action to the tag in the “QuickStart” scenario.

1. Click the + button in the timeline to create a new scene named “Scene_2”.

2. Add a “Disappear” action to the tag in “Scene_2”.

a) Select the tag.
b) Click the Disappear button in the attribute pane.

3. Click the save button to save the scenario.

Step 5 Add “Disassemble” action

Add “Disassemble” action to the coffee model in the “QuickStart” scenario.

1. Select the coffee machine model in the workspace.

2. In the Attribute pane, click the Disassemble button in the action menu to separate all components of the coffee machine to easily see its inner workings. For more details, please refer to Disassemble.

3. Set the Disassemble Type as Axial, which organizes all sub-components into a line.

4. Restore the coffee model to its original status:

a) Click the + button to create a third scene “Scene_3”.
b) Select the coffee machine model in “Scene_3”.
c) Click the Disassemble button in the Attribute pane.

d) Select the Reset checkbox in the disassemble action to reassemble the coffee machine model back to its initial status.

5. Click the save button to save the scenario.

Step 6 Add “Cross section” action

Add a cross section action to the coffee model in the “QuickStart” scenario.

1. Click the add action button in the attribute pane in the “Scene_3”.

2. Select the Cross Section option in the action menu.

3. Set the cross-section attribute:

a) Select Along Z-Axis for Annimaion direction.
b) Select one Preset position.
c) Move the removal cube in the scene to adjust cross section position.

4. Remove cross section action and restore the model to its original status.

a) Create a new scene “Scene_4” .
b) Select the coffee machine model in the “Scene_4”.
c) Click Cross Section button.

d) In the attributes pane, tick the Reset checkbox.
e) Adjust the position of the removal corner and removal axis angle of the removal cube.

5. Click the save button to save the scenario.

Step 7 Add a straight-line camera movement

Add a straight line camera movement in the “QuickStart”scenario.

1. Select the first scene in the Timeline.

2. Select the Camera in the Elements.

3. In the attributes pane, tick Apply camera movement.

4. Select the fourth scene in the Timeline.

5. Click the add action button near the element name and select Movement.

6. Press the right mouse button, move the mouse to left or right and release the right button at an appropriate position.

7. In the attribute pane, click Set camera POV to save the current view.

For more information on camera movements, refer to the Camera section.

8. Click the save button to save the scenario.

Step 8 Play scenario from the beginning

In the timeline, select the first scene and click in the Menu to preview the scenario.

Or click the Preview button in the menu and select “Start from beginning.”