An interactive object manipulation tool developed for Autodesk VRED to simplify model positioning, coordinate editing, and visibility control during VR/XR review sessions.
During immersive review sessions, engineers frequently need to reposition objects, adjust coordinates, or toggle visibility of components.
Using standard VRED workflows requires navigating scene hierarchies and transform panels, interrupting the review process.
This tool provides a dedicated XR-friendly interface for managing object transformations directly and efficiently.
Traditional workflow:
- Select object
- Open Scenegraph
- Locate transform properties
- Edit X, Y, Z values
- Repeat for additional adjustments
This process slows down immersive reviews and distracts users from the evaluation itself.
The XR Transform Controller provides:
- Quick object selection
- Direct position control
- Adjustable movement speeds
- Numeric coordinate entry
- Visibility management
- Real-time position feedback
through a dedicated review-focused interface.
Browse and select scene objects directly from the UI.
Move objects interactively along:
- X Axis
- Y Axis
- Z Axis
Fine-tune movement speed for:
- Precision adjustments
- Large positioning changes
Directly assign exact transform values using an integrated keypad.
Show or hide objects without navigating the scene hierarchy.
Displays current object coordinates in real time.
Select Object
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Choose Axis
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Move / Edit Position
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Review Placement
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Continue XR Session
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Python | Core Development |
| Autodesk VRED | XR Environment |
| PySide2 | User Interface |
| VRED Scenegraph API | Object Management |
| Qt Timers | Continuous Movement |
- XR Design Reviews
- Vehicle Packaging Studies
- Asset Positioning
- Scene Preparation
- Review Environment Adjustments
- Engineering Visualization
- Eliminates repetitive transform editing
- Improves review efficiency
- Simplifies object positioning
- Reduces navigation through scene hierarchies
- Enhances XR workflow usability
Select steering wheel → adjust X/Y/Z → validate ergonomics.
Move interior components during review without opening transform panels.
Toggle visibility instantly for inspection and comparison.
- Controller-based manipulation
- Multi-object movement
- Undo/Redo system
- Transform presets
- Snap-to-reference positioning
- AI-assisted object alignment
Praveen Mark
Automation Engineer | XR Developer | Engineering Workflow Automation