User Interface in the Metaverse

The Metaverse UI is designed for an intuitive experience across desktop, mobile, and VR.
Whether you're navigating a Verse, engaging in conversations, or interacting with objects, the UI elements help you fully immerse yourself in the digital world.

Main UI Toolbar

The main toolbar provides quick access to essential interactions within a Verse.

UI Element	Function
Info	Opens a dialog with details about the Verse and sharing options.
Portals	Displays a 2D sidebar with available portals in the Verse.
Mute	Toggles your microphone on/off.
Camera	Enables/disables the camera (appears as a video in the room).
Share	Shares your desktop screen as a video within the room.
Emotes	Opens a menu to spawn emoji reactions in the Verse.
Raise Hand	Displays a hand icon above your avatar, notifying moderators.
Participants	Shows who's in the Verse, their device type, and moderation options.
Chat	Enables text communication, object creation, and commands.
More	Expands the toolbar with additional interaction tools (see below).
Leave	Exits the current Verse and returns you to the lobby.

More Menu Options

The More menu contains additional tools for customizing your experience.

Feature	Description
Avatar	Select and place an avatar in the Verse for others to use.
Pen	Draw in 3D space, change pen size and color, undo strokes, and generate 3D models from drawings.
Selfie Camera	Take photos/videos of the Verse. Captured content appears in the chat with a shareable link.
Lobby Cast	Broadcast your avatar’s view to the lobby.
File Upload	Upload 3D models, images, and videos from your computer or provide a URL.
Artwork	Upload artworks with labels and QR codes.
Settings	Access Verse settings or user settings, depending on permissions.

Chat Features & Commands

Verses support public & private messaging and commands for extra functionality. In certain Verses equipped with AI Agents, you can also use the chat to interact with them, engaging in voice or text-based conversations.

📌 Chat Commands:

Command	Effect
/leave	Disconnects from the room.
/grow	Increases your avatar size.
/shrink	Decreases your avatar size.
/duck	Spawns a duck object.
/fly	Toggles fly mode.
/scene <url>	Changes the scene (Moderators only).
/rename <new name>	Renames the room (Moderators only).
/audiomode	Toggles spatial audio effects (Experimental).

🔹 Pro Tip: Use /fly for better mobility when navigating large Verses.

📌 AI Agents in the Metaverse

In the Metaverse, you'll find Verses with AI Agents trained on specific topics. You can interact with an Agent by:

• Getting close to it in the Verse.
• Starting a chat through the Participants Sidebar.

This chat allows you to engage with the AI via voice or text, creating dynamic and interactive experiences.

Menus & Object Controls

Objects, avatars, and media feature contextual menus for advanced controls. To access these menus, simply long-press by clicking or hovering your cursor over the object. This functionality is available across desktop, mobile, and VR devices.

📌 Object Menu

Option	Function
Pin	Keeps the object in the Verse when you leave.
Target	Opens a focused view of the object (for media).
Resize	Adjusts the size of the object.
Open Link	Opens the object's URL in a browser tab.
Trash	Removes the object from the scene.
Gravity	Makes the object fall to the floor (for 3D objects).
Clone	Duplicates the object.
Rotate	Rotates the object.
Magnify	Displays a close-up of the object (for media).
Convert to Drawing	Converts the object back to a drawing (if it originated as one).

📌 Avatar Menu

Option	Function
Volume	Adjusts the volume of the user's audio.
Hide	Hides the user’s avatar and audio from you (only for your session).
Mute	Mutes the user’s microphone (Moderators only).
Kick	Temporarily removes a user from the room (Moderators only).

📌 Camera Menu

Option	Function
Photo	Takes a still image and adds it to the Verse.
Video	Records a video and adds it to the Verse. (Temporary browser storage).

Camera Options When Object UI is Open

Feature	Description
Object Focus	Reorients the camera to face the object or user.
Object Track	Makes the camera rotate to follow the object or user.

🔹 Pro Tip: For long recordings, use external screen recording tools like OBS, as browser storage is limited.

📌 Drawing Menu

Option	Function
Cube	Converts the drawing into a 3D object.
Undo	Removes the last stroke.
Trash	Deletes the drawing from the scene.

Info Modal & Video Controls

📌 Info Menu

The Info button opens a dialog with Verse details and sharing options.

Option	Function
QR Code	Download or share a QR code for mobile access.
Verse Link	Copy and share the URL for others to join.
Embed Code	Get an iframe embed code to place the Verse on a webpage.

📌 Video Controls

When hovering over a video, audios and PDFs, media controls appear.

Option	Function
Screencapture	Takes a screenshot of the video and adds it to the Verse.
Volume	Adjusts your audio playback (does not affect others).
Play/Pause	Starts or pauses the video.
Time Controls	Skip forward/backward in the video.

Emotes & Raising Hand

📌 Emoji Spawners

• Click the Emote option in the toolbar to spawn emoji reactions.
• These emojis are grabbable objects that emit particles when shaken.
• They disappear automatically after a few seconds.

🔹 Pro Tip: Use emoji spawners for expressive non-verbal communication.

📌 Raise Hand Feature

• Click the Raise Hand button to notify moderators.
• A hand icon appears above your avatar, signaling your request to speak.

🔹 Pro Tip: This feature is great for meetings, Q&As, and events.