Step 2: Navigating Second Life - A guide to Camera Control and Movement

Welcome to the Second Life movement and navigation guide. As a holder, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the Second Life viewer to make the most of your experience. In this section, we will cover moving around, camera controls, and managing your inventory, including rezzing items.

Movement Controls

Moving around in Second Life is easy and intuitive. You can use the following controls to navigate the virtual world:

• Arrow keys or W, A, S, D keys: Use these keys to move forward, backward, and side to side.

• E and C keys: Use these keys to fly upward (E) or downward (C).

• Jump: Press the spacebar to jump.

• Sit: Right-click on an object and select 'Sit Here' to sit down.

• Stand: Click the 'Stand' button in the toolbar to stand up from a seated position.

Here highlughted are both the Move and Camera Controls, which will be vital to adjust in order to enhance your experience. If you have done this correctly then you will see 2 ticks next to these objects after selecting them. In the Screenshot further down on this page you'll also see what the boxes themselves look like.

Camera Controls

Controlling the camera in Second Life allows you to view your surroundings from various angles and zoom in on specific objects or locations. Here's how:

• Alt + Left-click: Press and hold the Alt key while left-clicking and dragging your mouse to orbit the camera around a selected point.

• Ctrl + Alt + Left-click: Press and hold the Ctrl and Alt keys while left-clicking and dragging your mouse to pan the camera.

• Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Left-click: Press and hold the Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys while left-clicking and dragging your mouse to zoom the camera in and out.

Inventory Management

Your Second Life inventory is where you store and manage all your virtual items, such as clothing, objects, and scripts. To access your inventory, click the 'Inventory' button in the toolbar or press Ctrl + I.

• Folders: Organize your inventory items using folders. Right-click within the inventory window and select 'New Folder' to create a new folder.

• Searching: Use the search bar at the top of the inventory window to find specific items quickly.

• Wearing items: To wear an item, locate it in your inventory, right-click on it, and select 'Wear' or 'Add.'

• Detaching items: To detach a worn item, right-click on it in your inventory and select 'Detach From Yourself.'

The Three highlighted boxes are Inventory, Camera Controls and Movement Controls. If you have followed the steps outlined then you should see these boxes

Rezzing Items

Rezzing refers to placing an object from your inventory into the virtual world. To rez an item:

1. Locate the item in your inventory.

2. Left-click and drag the item from your inventory to the location where you want to place it in the world.

3. Release the left mouse button to drop (rez) the item.

Note: Ensure you have permission to rez items in the area you're trying to place them. Some locations may restrict this ability.

By mastering movement, camera controls, and inventory management, you'll be able to navigate Second Life with ease and make the most of your experience on board the Titanic and beyond.

This is the interaction Menu, whenever you right-click an object or item in Second Life then this Menu will show up. it will allow you to Open an Object, Edit an Object or even take an object if that is neccsary.

Opening Items in Second Life: Rezzing and Using Clothing or Objects

In Second Life, when you receive new clothing or objects, they may appear in your inventory in different forms, such as folders, boxes, or bags. To open and use these items, you'll need to rez them on the ground first. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

1. Locate the item in your inventory: Open your inventory by clicking the suitcase icon at the bottom of the screen. Find the item you want to open, which could be in a folder, box, or bag.

2. Rez the item: To rez the item, drag it from your inventory onto the ground or another surface in the 3D world. You'll see the object appear in-world.

3. Right-click the item: Once the object is rezzed, right-click it to open the context menu. You should see various options, including "Open," "Wear," "Edit," and more.

4. Open the item: Click on "Open" to access the content inside the object. A new window will appear, displaying the items contained within.

5. Copy the contents to your inventory: To move the items from the object to your inventory, click the "Copy To Inventory" button. This will create a new folder in your inventory with the same name as the rezzed object. The items will now be available for use.

6. Using clothing and objects: To wear clothing, simply locate the item in your inventory, right-click it, and choose "Wear" or "Add." For objects, you can either drag them from your inventory to the desired location in the 3D world or right-click and choose "Attach to HUD" or "Attach to Avatar" to attach them directly to your avatar.

7. Clean up: Once you have copied the contents to your inventory and used the items as desired, make sure to right-click the rezzed object and select "Take" or "Delete" to remove it from the in-world environment. This helps keep the virtual world clean and clutter-free.

This is how your screen will appear if you have succesfully "Rezzed" an item to the floor, and then Right Click to Open. Once you've done this simply copy to inventory, or copy to wear if this is a clothing item.