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Manikin Command in Desktop

In Skyreal VR it is possible to create metahumans, place them in the scene while also edit their position and run human factors studies (MSD score).

If no manikin is selected before launching the command, the user will start the creation workflow, otherwise if a manikin is selected when launching the command, it wouls go directly to the manikin's edition

Create Manikin

The Manikin command can be accessed from the Add to scene menu in the left side menu:

That would open the Manikin's floating menu that offers the possibility to create a new manikin and proceed to place it and edit it.

To close the menu (and leave the command), you can close the floating menu with the X on top-right or must confirm by clicking on the check button placed at the left of the screen.

To create a new manikin, click on the button Create Manikin, this will hide your menu and spawn a manikin into your mouse pointer:

Click once to place the mannikin in the environment
Click a second time to define the manikin's orientation. The mannequin is now created.

Edit Manikin

You can also edit any Manikin by clicking on it in the scene. If you're already in the Manikin command, you can directly edit it. If you're not in the command you can click on "M" on your keyboard to edit it.

Manikin Actions

You have to select a Manikin and scroll down in the menu to access to this actions.

Button Duplicate Manikin: Clicking this button would hide your bracelet and spawn an exact copy of the manikin selected into your laser pointer. You can afterwards place the new manikin in any position in space.

Button Delete Manikin: This button will delete the selected manikin.

Manikin Options

Once your Manikin created you can edit any kind of options on it

Manikin Appearence

You can personalize the manikin prior creation. Options available are:

Name: You can write your own manikin's name. If you chose to leave it empty, the default name will be "Manikin_#"

Manikin Size: You can edit any manikin dimension (more information).

Posture: By default, the Manikin will appear in a normal standing position, you can also select seated or lay down positions.(more information).

Manikin Selection

Here, you can select any manikin that's on your Manikin's Library (more information).

MSD options

You can also found all MSD parameters (according to the RULA standard). Each parameter selected will influence the final SCORE calculation.

Accessibility options

You can activate some accessibility options on each manikin.

Edit Effectors

You can edit each effector on each manikin.