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Using the 3D Scene View

The 3D Scene in Infinity Creator is a powerful tool for previewing, debugging, and refining procedural content in real-time. It allows developers to see procedural systems in action, helping to iterate faster and optimize workflows.

What is the 3D Scene view?​

The 3D Scene view is a powerful 3D scene renderer for viewing procedural data. It helps you:

Preview Procedural Generation – View generated terrain, objects, and textures.
Debug Node Connections – See how different procedural nodes affect the output.
Adjust Parameters in Real-Time – Modify node settings and instantly update the result.
Optimize Performance – Identify and resolve issues before exporting assets.

Example Use Case:

  • Terrain Development: Preview landscape changes dynamically.
  • Object Placement: Test procedural object instantiation.
  • Material & Texture Generation: See real-time updates in procedural textures.

Accessing the 3D Scene View​

How to Open the 3D Scene View​

  1. Open Infinity Creator.
  2. Ensure the 3D Scene view is enabled:
    • Go to Views Menu > 3D Scene (if hidden).
  3. Place it in a convenient location within the workspace.
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Resize or dock the 3D Scene for better usability.

Using the 3D Scene for Development​

Previewing Procedural Systems​

  1. Build a Node Graph with procedural generation nodes.
  2. Ensure the final node connects to a visual output (e.g., RenderObject, LandscapeSurface, Texture Output).
  3. Click Run System in the Node Graph to see the results.

Example Workflow:

  • Create Mesh + Noise Image → Texture Deform → Create Render Object (for terrain preview).

Adjusting Parameters in Real-Time​

  • Select any node in the Node Graph.
  • Modify its properties in the Inspector Panel (e.g., scale, color, randomness).
  • Press Run System to view updates in real-time.

Advanced 3D Scene Features​

  • Camera Controls – Pan, zoom, and rotate for better asset inspection.

Next Steps​