Quick Menu in Hololight Space

Objectives

  • Be able to use Quick Menu in Hololight Space

Prerequisites

  • Hololight Space or Hololight Space Cloud.

  • Hololight Space Client on a supported XR device.

Quick Menu

Quick Menu gives you fast access to essential tools and settings in Hololight Space

Quick Menu is your central toolset for interacting with your space efficiently. It provides quick access to commonly used features, many of which are also found in the main menus. Whether you’re adjusting objects or managing the environment, Quick Menu is designed to make using the different features of Hololight Space fast and seamless.

Activate Quick Menu by looking at the palm of your left or right hand, or toggle it using the controller buttons. The specific buttons vary depending on the XR device you’re using.

Main menus

The main menus are your go-to menus to access more advanced features. Select Main Menu in Quick Menu to view all available menus in Hololight Space.

  • Main menu access
    Open menus such as Space Manager, Interaction, Tools, Meetings, and Settings.

  • Settings section

    • General Space Settings

    • Layout Configurator

    • VR/Passthrough Toggle

    • Disconnect Button

  • Compact Mode
    A simple 2×4 grid for quick access to key actions.

  • Extended Mode
    A larger 4×4 grid that includes additional tools for deeper interaction.
    Screenshot of Hololight Space session showing user selecting compact mode on Quick Menu

You can switch between modes directly from the menu and customize the layout using the Layout Configurator in the settings.

Customize your Quick Menu

The layout configurator lets you customize which tools appear in your Quick Menu, so you can tailor the interface to your workflow for maximum efficiency.

  1. Look at the palm of your left or right hand to open Quick Menu.

  2. At the bottom of the menu, select Main Menu.

  3. On the right side, select Settings.

  4. Select Layout Configurator.

  5. In the layout configurator, select a feature you want to swap out.

  6. A new window will appear with all available features. Choose one to replace the selected tool.
    Screenshot of Hololight Space session showing user swapping in tools to use in Quick Menu

Default tools in Quick Menu

First row - Space tools

Screenshot of Hololight Space session showing Quick Menu with the first row of options highlighted

  • Load Object
    Opens the file browser to import models, PDFs, or videos.

  • Undo / Redo
    Revert or reapply your last action.

  • Exploded View
    Separates parts of a model for better internal viewing.

Second row - Selection tools

Screenshot of Hololight Space session showing Quick Menu with the second row of options highlighted

  • Select All / Deselect
    Quickly select or deselect all objects in the space.

  • Select Root / Select Part
    Select Root: Select the entire model with one click.
    Select Part: Select just a single component of a model.

Third row - Manipulation tools

Screenshot of Hololight Space session showing Quick Menu with the third row of options highlighted

  • Bounding Box
    Activates a manipulatable box around an object for rotation, scaling, and moving.

  • Rotate / Move / Grab
    Rotate: Use a gizmo to rotate around a chosen axis.
    Move: Use a gizmo to move the object along axes.
    Grab: Freely move the object without axis constraints.

Fourth row - Property tools

Screenshot of Hololight Space session showing Quick Menu with the fourth row of options highlighted

  • Toggle Visibility
    Hide or unhide selected objects.

  • Outline Mode
    Highlights selected objects with a clear outline.

  • Cube Cross Section Creates a cube-shaped cross-section behind the Quick Menu for interior inspection.

  • Measurement Tool Measure distances between two points—click to start, click again to finish.