How do I move?
You can use keystrokes or the navigation hud. Mobiles can also use touchscreen.NAVIGATION HUD
Click the buttons on the bottom right of your screen. Click the center "X" button to move the hud out of your way.
KEYSTROKES and TOUCH
| To Begin: | Click anywhere to begin MOUSELOOK (Accept permissions if asked). |
| Exit MouseLook | Press escape. (this will give you back cursor control to interact as needed with screens laying on top of the world or buttons in the toolbar) |
| What is MouseLook? | Mouselook is first person, as if you are looking through your own eyes. |
| To Walk: | Use Your Arrow Keys or the WASD keys to move Forward, Back, Left and Right. |
| To Change Direction: | Move your mouse in the direction you wish to go. |
| To Fly Up: | Use Page Up, Q or E. |
| To Fly Down: | Page Down, Z or C. |
| To Interact: | The RED CIRCLE is your focus point. Focus that circle to interact with objects. |
| To Get Full Screen: | Button on bottom right of toolbar. You must exit mouselook with ESC key first. |
| To Exit Full Screen: | Use the ESC key. |
| On a Mobile Phone: | To move forward, press your finger on the screen and hold. To turn direction, swipe your finger left or right. |
LEFT-HANDERS CHEATSHEET
RIGHT-HANDERS CHEATSHEET
How do I change my device type?
Portal Entrance and Non-Avatar Pages(not logged in):
Check the top and bottom bars for easy click buttons. The page is defaulted to Desktop. If you are on a touchscreen SmartDevice, you will need to click the Touchscreen button in order to navigate properly.
Logged In Registered Users and Guests:
- LogOut using the "X" button, bottom right of screen.
- Choose the proper device type from pull down menu and log back in.
NOTE: Hybrid machines generally work best on the DeskTop setting.
What is my current device setting?
Logged in users can click the MENU ICON at the bottom left of the screen. The YOU ARE HERE button also shares your current device setting.
Which web browser is best?
Web browsers update their code frequently, which affects the brand new technology of 3D websites. A2Z Smart Group LLC works hard to make changes as needed to accomodate these updates, but if you log in and find yourself having issues, try the other browser.
Odds are, your first choice updated overnight and our developers are on the job making adjustments.
CHECK YOUR HARDWARE ACCELERATION SETTINGS
If you are having trouble with movement, please check your Hardware Acceleration Settings. In Chrome:
1. Put this in your URL Bar: chrome://settings/
2. Scroll down and open the Advanced Settings
3. Scroll down to System section. Turn Hardware Acceleration ON.
The two browsers leading the way for compatibility with 3D Websites and Virtual Worlds in a Browser are Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
Whats the difference between an Avatar Social World and a Non-Avatar Solo World?
A Non-Avatar world allows you to enter and go as a complete solo 3D experience. No log-in is required. These types of 3D websites can easily be hosted and embedded on your own website with no connection to our 3DWebWorldz regions.
An Avatar world requires a user or guest log-in.
This small extra step allows you to access additional tools like world and private chat, voice, profiles, home location, advanced meeting tools, etc., as well as access to all public regions in 3DWebWorldz.
Whether you choose to communicate with others or not, some people prefer this experience. Guest users can choose a username or remain completely anonymous.
Personal Avatar 3D Websites can also be embedded on your own website with no connection into 3DWebWorldz, but most clients prefer to host with us and embed into their own websites due to the technical requirements.
Can I communicate with friends?
Can I take a class?
We are currently working with teachers to get a set class schedule.
For now, check out our self-learning environments.
If you have an idea for a self-learning environment that you would like to see in our school, contact us at our HELPDESK.
Can I teach a class?
Absolutely.
We are currently signing up teachers to beta test our classroom environments.
There are a variety of teacher tools available to you, including your own classroom, private voice channel, whiteboard, chalkboard, etc. You can even use our advanced tools set to access video chat if needed.
If you have a curriculum you have written, we will help you set up your classroom in 3D fashion.
If you are interested, please contact us at our HELPDESK
What is this place?
What is a web world?
what is Web-Worldz?
Is this a Virtual World?
Technically speaking, 3DWebWorldz is a 3DWebsite; however, many of our regions and projects are also Virtual Worlds in a Web Browser.
This is different from a "Classic Virtual World" as we know it because there is no need to download any additional software...BUT, you do need a decent internet speed and graphics card for a smooth experience.
We also recommend an up-to-date Chrome or Firefox Browser.
If you want to take the experience further and enter a classic virtual world, check out our Virtual World Education region. We'll teach you how to visit our mirror worlds on OpenSim.Life
Is this FREE?
How do I sign up?
Can I support this project?
Can I get a web-worldz of my own?
What are the Web-Worldz Tools?
What is OpenSim.Life Virtual World
What is Inspiration Island?
What are the Meeting Tools?
The 3DWebWorldz Meeting Tools takes your 3D Virtual meeting to another level. The Meeting Tools can be accessed using the buttons at the top left of the screen: Meeting Tools.
Below is a list of some of the features available:
Audio and Video Conferencing
There are four options to use OpenMeetings audio/video functions, which you can select during a conference session.
- audio + video
- audio only
- video only
- picture only
- Additional you can change video-/audio-quality, choose multiple camera resolutions (4:3, 16:9 or 3:2) and choose your input devices.
- Recorded sessions contain everything including sound recorded from all audio streams in exactly the way you've seen it in the conference.
- Recorded sessions can be downloaded as AVI/FLV files.
- Possibility to select a screen area for sharing.
- Different quality steps for Screensharing.
- Watch and organize recordings in an integrated Drag and Drop File-Explorer
- Advanced File-Explorer in every conference room, Drag and Drop interface for managing uploaded files, including the possibility to create a document tree with folders.
- Private and Public Drive in File-Explorer. The File-Explorer has two different views, one is the Private Drive and the other the Public Drive. The Private Drive always contains the same files. Those files are visible only to the user currently loggedin. The Public Drive is not bound to the user, but to the conference room instead. All users in the conference room have access to the Public Drive.
- Allow/Deny moderation
- Allow/Deny right to draw on white board
- Add/Remove presenter role
- Allow/Deny screen-sharing/record screen
- Allow/Deny Remote Control Screen
- Allow/Deny right for exclusive audio
- Give exclusive audio to others or self
- Allow/Deny Video
- Allow/Deny Audio
- Save white boards. You can save each whiteboard instance as a file. The file is located in the File-Explorer and can be drag n' drop'ed to the white board again and organized like any other document, image or folder.
- White board with drawing, writing, Drag n' Drop, Resizing, Images (Drag n' Drop from File-Explorer), Symbol(s)/Cliparts .
- Full-fit does rescale the document on the screen to be 100% visible on all screens no matter what kind of screen resolution different users have.
- You can import from a wide range of document formats (PDF, DOC, ODT, PPT, et cetera...) User and room management
- Public Conference are always active and Private Conference Rooms are available.
- Private message center
- Send users messages and organize them in folders. You can book conference rooms by sending private message to Evie_Marie or visit our Help desk.
- You can search users and add them to your contacts.
- Plan your conferencing and invite attendees from OpenMeetings or External.
- You can create a poll with yes/no or 1-10 questions, let the user vote and see the voting results.
- Polls can be stored and results viewed as pie-chart
If you wish to rent a private conference room, experience any trouble or need help:
FEATURES STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT and EVALUATION:
- Calendar / Event System
- Dual Login (Web-Worldz and Web-Worldz Tools)
Can I talk to others in voice?
Yes! You can have a real-time voice conversation with others when you are logged into a 3DWebWorldz region with avatars.
Click the MIC BUTTON on bottom left to start an immediate conversation with others in the region. You must click the button to listen or participate.
**You may need to check your browser settings to allow your microphone.
**Mac users may need to use FireFox Browser for proper voice functionality.
**Windows users may need to use Chrome Browser for proper voice funcationality.
What's the red circle in the middle?
It is your "focus point".
Use your mouse and navigation keys to focus the circle over items to interact with them.
How do I use an elevator?
To access elevator controls, hover your red focus circle over the elevator buttons. You will either immediately transport or be asked to confirm your teleport choice.
How do I use a door?
There are three types of doors:
1. Doors that open when you focus on them. (Many require focus point on the door handles.)
2. Doors that are locked and prevent your entrance or exit.
3. Collision doors that will teleport you to the next room. Collision doors are most often found as a double door set. Open the first set of doors by focusing on them and then run into the set behind them.
Can I get my own Art Gallery?
Absolutely!
Right now we are searching for artists that wish to share their work. 3D Websites are brand new. Be one of the first to have a gallery, not only in our 3DWebWorldz, but embedded in your own website.
For more information, please contact our HELPDESK.
What is a Legacy Art Gallery?
A LEGACY GALLERY is a collection of works that have been sold or are no longer available for purchase. It allows artists to show their work in a gallery setting, even though the actual physical collection may be spread over thousands of miles.
Have a collection of your own that is only available via digital photographs? We can help you turn them into a 3D Art Gallery Experience. Receive exposure through 3DWebWorldz.com, MyArtGallery3d.com AND get a 3D Art Gallery of your own to embed in your own website.
Contact our HELPDESK for more information.
What is a Memorial Art Gallery?
A MEMORIAL GALLERY is a great way to share the works of a loved one that is no longer with us.
If you would like to pay tribute to an artist by helping their work live on, we would like to help you do just that.
We will help you transform your photographs into a unique gallery experience. Contact our Helpdesk for more information.
How do I attend a concert?
You must be logged into 3DWebWorldz.com system (as a guest or user) to participate in the concerts -- it's a technical thing, BUT it's easy.
Click the SIGN IN button and follow the instructions.
Credits
Yvonne DeBandi - 3DWebWorldz Architect and Primary Builder. (aka Evie Marie and SingerGirl.)
Our New Dynamic System provides region credits for each world from the Inworld Tools Region Credits Button.
Below please find credits for our legacy regions.
Art Gallery - Lunaria Emporium on Opensim Life
Trees and Flowers - Game Props
Boat - BytesCrafter
VW Bus, Live Music Shuttle - Jacob Thomas
Tuscany Fountain, MyArtGallery3D.com - w.bonato
How to use 3DWW PopUp Windows?
Windows that open inside the 3DWW after focusing on an item or object.Hovering over some items or objects will open a window in the middle of your screen, providing you with options or information.
TO ENGAGE options inside the WindowPop, hit ESCAPE to exit navigation and regain cursor control.
To EXIT the WindowPOP screen, just move your mouse away from the focus object or press the CLOSE button inside the window provided.
To RETURN to NAVIGATION CONTROLS, click anywhere inside the world.
How to use 3DWW Teleporter and Web Links
Hovering your focus point over some items/objects will offer a teleport to a different 3DWebWorldz region, and sometimes to an external web link.
Both options will ask you to confirm your choice by clicking the OK button. If you do not want to accept the request, simply click cancel.
External web links will open in a new tab on your browser. You MUST accept BROWSER POP-UPS in order for that window to open. If nothing happens, check your browser bar to confirm that pop-ups are allowed from this site.
You do not need to enable this permission to use teleport links.
VOICE in 3DWW - 1-Click Option
Voice is provided in 3DWebWorldz regions by clicking the JOIN VOICE button at the bottom left of your world window. You must click the button to both HEAR and PARTICIPATE in the conversation.
If you want to listen, but not talk, click the Join Voice button and then the MUTE button.
Every region is on it's own "channel".
If you are having issues with voice, first make sure you are all on the same channel. Your current voice channel is listed above the MUTE/UNMUTE option.
Channels are created for each region. If you are in the wrong channel, the following actions will fix the issue:
a) reload the world (Menu Info button / Reload the World);
b) reload the browser,
c) log out and log back in.
If you have confirmed you are all on the same channel, try the RELOAD VOICE CHANNEL button.
If you continue to have trouble, please report the issue to the A2Z Smart Group Help Desk.
For additional voice conferencing and video conferencing options, please take a look at our Advanced Meeting Tools.
How do I Chat with Others?
Private Messaging
Users that are available for chat are listed in the pop-up at the bottom right of your world screen. You can change your own availability by clicking the area above the name list.
World Chat
You can chat with others no matter where you are in the world. Click the CHAT ROOM button on the bottom left and begin a conversation.
Advanced Chat
Additional chat, email and private messaging options are available in the Advanced Toolset.
How do I Teleport?
1. Click the MENU & INFO button on bottom left of your world screen.
2. Click TELEPORT DIRECTORY.
3. Choose your destination from the provided list. You will be teleported immediately upon clicking the destination button.
MORE FAQs
Contact Us for Help
A2Z Help Desk - https://a2z.freshdesk.com
This link will open in a new tab. You may need to accept a pop-up notification from your browser.
How Do I Build My Own Region?
Registered users are able to build their own 3DWebworldz region by clicking on the Edit Tools button in the bottom left of your screen.
Currently, as we test our beta systems, registered users that make a request are provided a region for free. Please contact our helpdesk to request a region: A2Z Help Desk.
Building tutorials are provided in the Edit Tools Panel, scroll to the bottom.