Data Preparation

Click the cards below to access videos on an assortment of geometry and scenegraph data preparation-related topics, as well as some basic file handling methods.

VRED Basic File Handling

Importing Files

Learn about import files and the different parameters in VRED.

File Type Settings (formerly FileIO)

Learn about File Type (formerly FileIO) preferences in VRED.

Save and Export Settings

Learn about saving and exporting settings in VRED.

Data Import

Learn about the basic data import functions, file handling, and how to open files in VRED.

References and Reimporting Files

Learn how convert and create smart references from one or multiple selected nodes and how to reimport files.

Geometry Data Preparation

Flush Transformations

Learn how to optimize the geometry with the Flush Transformation Nodes parameter in VRED.

Normal Handling

Learn how to correct surface normals in VRED.

Duplicate and Clone

Learn how to duplicate and clone objects in VRED.

Separated and Merged Geometries

Learn about the editing of geometry and the surface commands Merge Geometry and Split Geometry in VRED.

Splitting Geometry

Learn about splitting geometry in VRED.

Scenegraph Data Preparation

Overview

Get an overview of the functionality and structure of the Scenegraph in VRED.

Restructure

Get an overview of the group nodes in VRED and outline transform groups as an example.

Different Node Types

Learn about different node types in the Scenegraph.

For a Sceneplate Editor video, click here.
For a VR Interaction video, click here.

For additional instructional content on importing, preferences, tessellation settings, automatic material assignments, batch conversion, metadata, and more, see the Data Preparation section.