Stage Panel

The Stage is your main workspace where you view and interact with scene objects in 3D space. This is where you’ll position cameras, arrange alerts, and preview how your stream overlays will look.

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Camera Navigation

Navigate around your scene to view objects from any angle. Master these controls to quickly position yourself for precise object placement.

Orbiting (Rotating the View)

Rotate the camera around a central point to view your scene from different angles.

Action	How
Orbit around center	Hold Alt + Left Mouse Button and drag
Zoom while orbiting	Scroll mouse wheel while orbiting

This is useful when positioning 3D models or checking how objects look from your stream camera’s perspective.

Panning (Moving the View)

Slide the camera left, right, up, or down without changing the viewing angle.

Action	How
Pan the view	Hold Middle Mouse Button and drag

Use panning to center specific objects in your view or to explore different areas of your scene.

Zooming

Move closer to or farther from objects in your scene.

Action	How
Zoom in/out	Scroll the mouse wheel

Zoom Tip

Scroll slowly for fine adjustments when positioning objects precisely. The zoom speed adjusts based on your distance from objects.

Free Movement (Fly Mode)

Move freely through your scene like a first-person game. This is great for quickly navigating large scenes or getting into tight spaces.

Action	How
Enter free movement	Hold Right Mouse Button
Move forward/back	W / S keys while in free movement
Move left/right	A / D keys while in free movement
Move up/down	E / Q keys while in free movement
Look around	Move mouse while holding Right Mouse Button

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Selecting Objects

Click on scene objects directly in the Stage to select them. Selected objects display a highlight outline and show their properties in the Inspector panel.

Selection Methods

Action	How
Select object	Left-click on it
Add to selection	Ctrl + Left-click
Select multiple (box select)	Click and drag to draw a selection rectangle

| Select all | Ctrl + A | | Deselect all | Click on empty space |

Selection Tip

You can also select objects from the Hierarchy panel, which is often easier when objects overlap or are hidden behind others.

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Transform Tools

Transform tools let you move, rotate, and scale selected objects. Switch between tools using the toolbar at the top of the screen or keyboard shortcuts.

Tool Shortcuts

Tool	Shortcut	Description
Hand (View)	Q	Navigate without affecting objects
Move	W	Position objects in 3D space
Rotate	E	Spin objects around their pivot
Scale	R	Make objects larger or smaller
Rect	T	Transform objects using a 2D rectangle

Using Transform Gizmos

When you select an object with a transform tool active, colored handles appear:

• Red arrow/ring/box: X-axis (left/right)
• Green arrow/ring/box: Y-axis (up/down)
• Blue arrow/ring/box: Z-axis (forward/back)
• Center cube/sphere: All axes at once

Click and drag these handles to transform your object along specific axes.

Pivot Mode and Rotation

The toolbar includes toggles for how transforms are calculated:

Toggle	Options	Use Case
Pivot Mode	Center / Pivot	Center uses the bounding box center; Pivot uses the object’s origin point
Rotation Mode	Global / Local	Global uses world axes; Local uses the object’s own orientation

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Grid and Snapping

The grid helps you align objects precisely. Snapping makes objects “jump” to grid positions.

Grid Display

A reference grid appears on the ground plane to help with spatial orientation. The grid automatically fades when you’re too close to it.

Snap to Grid

Instantly align selected objects to the grid:

Action	How
Snap to grid	Shift + G

This moves selected objects to the nearest grid intersection, which is useful for aligning multiple objects or creating even spacing.

Unit Snapping (While Dragging)

Hold a modifier key while dragging to snap movement to grid units:

Action	How
Snap while moving	Hold Ctrl while dragging with Move tool

This lets you move objects in precise increments rather than free movement.

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Focus and Framing

Quickly navigate to specific objects using focus commands.

Action	Shortcut	Description
Focus on selection	F	Zoom to frame the selected object
Focus on all active	Shift + F	Zoom to show all active objects

Streaming Example

When setting up a subscriber alert, select your alert model and press F to quickly zoom to it. This is much faster than manually navigating to small objects in a large scene.

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Orientation Gizmo

The orientation gizmo appears in the corner of the Stage showing the current camera orientation with X, Y, and Z axis indicators.

Quick View Angles

Click on the axis labels to snap to standard views:

Click	Result
X (red)	View from the right side
Y (green)	View from above (top-down)
Z (blue)	View from the front
Opposite side	Click the back of any axis to view from the opposite direction
Center cube	Toggle between perspective and orthographic view

Perspective vs. Orthographic

• Perspective view: Objects appear smaller when farther away (realistic)
• Orthographic view: Objects maintain their size regardless of distance (technical)

Click the center of the orientation gizmo or use the “Persp/Ortho” button to toggle between modes.

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Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

Quick reference for all Stage-related shortcuts:

Action	Shortcut
Hand Tool	Q
Move Tool	W
Rotate Tool	E
Scale Tool	R
Rect Tool	T
Focus Selected	F
Focus All Active	Shift + F
Snap to Grid	Shift + G
Orbit View	Alt + Left Mouse
Pan View	Middle Mouse
Zoom	Scroll Wheel
Free Move	Right Mouse + WASD
Select All	Ctrl + A
Delete	Delete
Duplicate	Ctrl + D
Undo	Ctrl + Z
Redo	Ctrl + Shift + Z

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Tips for Streamers

Camera Preview

Your stream viewers see what the scene camera captures, not what you see in the Stage. Position scene cameras carefully and use the Camera Preview window to check the final output.

Working with Alerts

When positioning subscriber alerts or effect triggers, orbit around the scene camera to see exactly how they’ll appear on stream. Use Focus (F) frequently to jump between different elements.

Large Scenes

For scenes with many objects, use the Hierarchy panel for selection and the Stage for visual positioning. This combination is faster than trying to click on small or overlapping objects.

Precise Alignment

When objects need to line up perfectly (like a row of subscriber badges), use Snap to Grid (Shift + G) after rough positioning. This ensures consistent spacing.

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Related

• Hierarchy Panel - Select and organize scene objects
• Inspector Panel - Edit object properties
• Scene Objects - Understanding scene objects