Environment
Environment Browser replaces and improves upon the Sky Browser. the environment browsers allows you to quickly change the lighting in your scene using procedurally generated dynamic skies or HDRI based skydomes. Also included is the ability to adjust the environment using geo-location, Time of Day and/or creation of ground planes.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Tree View Toggle | Enables and Disables the Tree View |
| 2. Search | Contextual Searchrefines environments by entered criteria. |
| 3. Settings/Preferences | Menu See Environment Preferences |
| 4. Sky/Template Toggle | Allows you to select between predefined environments and environment templates. |
| 5. Category Filter | Lists all categories depicted by the Sky/Template Toggle and allows refinement of the Environment List. |
| 6. Environment List | Lists all environments available based on the Sky/Template toggle and the Category Filter. |
| 7. Side Panel Toggle | Toggles the visibility of the side panel. |
| 8. Environment Options | Allows control of the Ground Plane. |
| 9. Time of Day (Dynamic) | Allows dynamic skies to be set to the time of day. |
| 10. Location | Allows geo-location data to be used for accurate sun-studies. |
| 11. List Scale | Adjusts the size of icons displayed in the Environment List. |
Environment Preferences
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Add Collection | Allows users to add a Collection of Environments. |
| Remove Current Collection | Removes the current Environment Collection . |
| Set to Stage | Sets the currently selected Environment to the stage. |
| Auto Add to Scenes | |
| Remove Env from Stage | Removes the current Environment. |
| Save Scene Template | Saves the current Scene Template. |
| Save as New Scene Template | Saves the current Scene Template as a Copy. |
| Environmental Preferences | Takes users to the preference panel in the Environment tab. |