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New Tools and Interface Capabilities • XR Mode – The new XR Mode replaces the scene environment with real-time camera imagery if available (supports Valve Index, Varjo XR product line and NVIDIA’s CloudXR 1.0 and 2.0 on desktop and mobile devices). • Measure Tool – The new Measure tool allows users to make any number of measurements in the scene and includes optional snapping. • Precise Move Objects – The new Precise Move Objects tool allows users to move objects with greater precision without accidental jittering and includes optional snapping. • Held Objects – Users may now rotate objects in Precise or Regular Move Object mode with optional snapping. Objects held in Move Object mode will now remain in-hand while the user is flying, teleporting, or switching into cameras with the other controller. • Scene Units – Scene unit selection is now available for measurements and snapping. • Teleport Rotation – When a user teleports from one location to another they may now rotate while teleporting by dragging a line. • Multiple Ground Levels - Define different levels through camera placement stay aligned to the ground when teleporting in scenes with multiple floors. • Avatar Scaling – User may scale their avatar between 1/1000x and 20x of their actual height, useful to inspect smaller scenes in more detail or adjust scenes with incorrect scale on-the-fly. Control and Accessibility Options • Confine to Environment - Users may now confine the VR user to the scene’s environment to prevent accidental escape. • Mouse Support - Support for using the mouse as a controller replacement when in VR mode is now available to allow remote controlling of VR experiences. • Controller Improvements - Rotation in fly mode has been changed from swipe to normal analog stick move or button press (depending on controller) to allow for faster turning. Controller vibration can now be toggled on or off. • Customizable Resolution – Users now have a set of fully customizable graphics settings which include presets for Ultra, High, Medium, and Low.