Use menus in Hololight Space

Contents

Objectives
Prerequisites
Menus
- Space Manager
- Interactions
- Tools
- Meeting
- Options

Objectives

Be able to use menus in Hololight Space

Prerequisites

Hololight Space or Hololight Space Cloud.
Hololight Space Client on a supported XR device.

Menus

Hololight Space provides both a powerful Quick Menu for fast access and a more advanced set of features through the main menu.

To access menus, open Quick Menu by looking at the palm of your hand and select Main Menu. Then, choose the menu you want to open. It will appear in front of you.

You can grab the menu by its top bar to reposition it anywhere in your space.

Space Manager

Space Manager is your central menu for managing the hierarchy of objects in Hololight Space. It provides essential functions such as selecting, hiding, and deleting objects.

Top-row features
	Load object	Import new objects into your space
	New space	Create a new space to start fresh
	Save space	Save your current space
	Load Space	Load a previously saved space
	Two-point alignment	Align 3D models using two reference points
	Align space origin manually	Set the origin manually
	Align space origin with QR	Align the space using a QR marker (Only available on HoloLens 2)
	Drop to floor	Place the 3D models on the floor surface
	Move up / Move down	Adjust hierarchy positions of objects
	Collapse all / Expand all	Minimize or expand all hierarchy levels
	Move to top	Bring your selection to the top of the list
	Hide / unhide	Toggle object visibility
	Unpin	Unpin selected objects
	Unlock	Unlock selected objects
	Remove X-ray effect	Disable the X-ray effect on the selected 3D model
	Undo / redo	Revert or reapply your last action

Center features
	Search bar	Quickly find objects in your space
	Filter	Filter objects by type
	Hierarchy	Manage the structure of your space
	Select groups/subgroups	Smart parent select. Toggle in the hierarchy
	Delete	Delete objects from your space
	Selection mode	Toggle between selection types
	Property Panel	Access properties for selected objects
	Align object with QR code	Align the object pivot to a QR code.

Interactions

Interactions offers the same core tools available in Quick Menu, but with additional options for more precise control. It provides a comprehensive set of features for selecting and manipulating 3D objects—allowing you to move, rotate, and scale your models with millimeter and degree-level accuracy.

Interactions features
	Select all	Selects all 3D Models in your space
	Deselect	Deselect all selections
	Invert selection	Inverts your current selection
	Add	Add parts to current selection
	Remove	Remove parts from current selection
	Select part	Select a part with far interaction
	Select Root	Select an entire 3D model
	Tap to Place	Place selection where you look
	Grab	Grab selection freely
	Bounding Box	Move, scale, tilt and rotate selection
	Scale	Scale selection with precision
	Rotate	Rotate 3D models degree-level
	Move	Move 3D models at millimeter-level

Tools

Tools in Hololight Space includes a wide range of features designed to enhance your experience. Use tools like exploded view, measurements, and cross sections to gain deeper insights.

Features such as hand pose capture and collision detection enable precise interaction. Additionally, the media player, stacking, 3D comparison, annotations, and animation player provide flexible options for presenting, reviewing, and analyzing your work.

Tools features
	Explosion view	Explode models in XYZ axis
	Measurements	Take angle and distance measurements
	Cross section	Create and lock cross sections
	Hand capture	Adjust color and timer
	Collision detection	Hand collision modes
	Multimedia	Import PDFs and videos
	Stacking	Adjust stacking of two 3D models
	3D comparison	Compare two stacked 3D models
	Annotations	Choose different shapes and stencils
	Animation player	Play 3D model animations

Meeting

Meetings in Hololight Space allows you to create and join collaborative sessions with others. You can connect with participants through cloud-based sessions or use the on-premises option for local sessions.

Meeting features
	Local session	Create and join available local sessions
	Cloud session	Create and join cloud sessions
	Options	Set auto share and receive files
	Join session with QR code	Only available on HoloLens 2
	Create session local	Create session in your network
	Create session cloud	Creates a session ID for others to join

Options

You can adjust various settings in Hololight Space to suit your preferences. To access settings, open Quick Menu, select Main Menu, and select Options.

From there, you’ll find all available settings menus and configuration options.

Options features
	Settings	Opens all available settings for Hololight Space
	Layout configurator	Opens the layout configurator for Quick Menu customization
	VR toggle	Toggle between VR and passthrough at runtime
	User	Change your display name for meetings
	Disconnect	Disconnects from current session
	Back	Back to main menus

Settings features
	General settings	Language, welcome panel, 3D hand
	Space settings	Export space settings
	Import settings	Set import defaults for certain file types
	Network settings	Change network ports
	AR settings	Plane stabilization
	VR settings	Navigation settings and skyboxes