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{{noticebox/official}}VRChat makes use of several menu types that can be used to interact with different aspects of the platform. Most notably the [[Quick Menu]], the [[Main Menu]] and the [[Action Menu]]. While these menus do serve distinct purposes and offer exclusive features, they often share the same functions and settings, merely presented in different formats better suited for different contexts. | {{noticebox/official}} | ||
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VRChat makes use of several menu types that can be used to interact with different aspects of the platform. Most notably the [[Quick Menu]], the [[Main Menu]] and the [[Action Menu]]. While these menus do serve distinct purposes and offer exclusive features, they often share the same functions and settings, merely presented in different formats better suited for different contexts. | |||
== Quick Menu == | == Quick Menu == | ||
''See also [[Quick Menu]] for more detailed information.'' | |||
The [[Quick Menu]] contains options and actions a user may want to interact with often. The features found in the [[Quick Menu]] are generally a condensed version of their counterparts in the [[Main Menu]], with a few exceptions. Some examples of features exclusive to the [[Quick Menu]] are a button to visit your Home World, a button to respawn, the Here tab, and more. | The [[Quick Menu]] contains options and actions a user may want to interact with often. The features found in the [[Quick Menu]] are generally a condensed version of their counterparts in the [[Main Menu]], with a few exceptions. Some examples of features exclusive to the [[Quick Menu]] are a button to visit your Home World, a button to respawn, the Here tab, and more. | ||
The Quick Menu may colloquially be referred to as the | The Quick Menu may colloquially be referred to as the “Small” or "Square" menu by VRChat users. | ||
== Main Menu == | ==Main Menu== | ||
''See also [[Main Menu]] for more detailed information.'' | |||
The Main Menu can be revealed by 'expanding' the [[Quick Menu]]. It offers a more robust collection of tabs with in-depth information about VRChat systems like [[Worlds]], [[Avatars]], [[Groups]], etc. Some examples of features exclusive to the [[Main Menu]] are browsing worlds, a full suite of settings, searching for users and content, and more. | The Main Menu can be revealed by 'expanding' the [[Quick Menu]]. It offers a more robust collection of tabs with in-depth information about VRChat systems like [[Worlds]], [[Avatars]], [[Groups]], etc. Some examples of features exclusive to the [[Main Menu]] are browsing worlds, a full suite of settings, searching for users and content, and more. | ||
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The [[Main Menu]] may colloquially be referred to as the “Big Menu” by VRChat users. | The [[Main Menu]] may colloquially be referred to as the “Big Menu” by VRChat users. | ||
== Action Menu == | ==Action Menu== | ||
''See also [[Action Menu]] for more detailed information.'' | |||
The [[Action Menu]] houses a variety of actions generally intended to be quickly used during social interaction. Options present themselves as segments in circular, nested menus, selected by inputting a flick in the direction of the segment you wish to interact with. The [[Action Menu]] is primarily used for activating features built in to avatars such as emotes within the Expressions category, however it also features categories for sending Emoji, toggling basic tools like the Personal [[Mirror]], and an Options category for various settings. | The [[Action Menu]] houses a variety of actions generally intended to be quickly used during social interaction. Options present themselves as segments in circular, nested menus, selected by inputting a flick in the direction of the segment you wish to interact with. The [[Action Menu]] is primarily used for activating features built in to avatars such as emotes within the Expressions category, however it also features categories for sending Emoji, toggling basic tools like the Personal [[Mirror]], and an Options category for various settings. | ||
The [[Action Menu]] may colloquially be referred to as the | The [[Action Menu]] may colloquially be referred to as the “Radial” or “Circle" menu by VRChat users. | ||
== Settings == | ==Settings== | ||
''See also [[Settings]] for more detailed information.'' | |||
'''TODO''': short info about settings here. — ''TrixxedHeart 2024/05/30 20:00 UTC'' | '''TODO''': short info about settings here. — ''TrixxedHeart 2024/05/30 20:00 UTC'' | ||
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== Camera == | ==Camera == | ||
''See also [[Camera]] for more detailed information.'' | |||
The [[Camera]] is used to take pictures within VRChat. It can be accessed through the [[Quick Menu]]. | The [[Camera]] is used to take pictures within VRChat. It can be accessed through the [[Quick Menu]], or the Tools tab of the Action Menu. You can enable your camera in compatible modes, such as the '''Photo Camera''', '''Screenshots''', or '''Multi-Layered'''; also capture '''Icon''', and '''Gallery''' photos, and access them within the client, or on the VRChat website if subscribed to [[VRChat+]]. Desktop and PCVR users will have access to a '''Open Photos Folder''' button in the Camera tab, and can browse their snapshots on their computer. The [[Camera]] can also be enabled through the [[Action Menu]] under '''Tools'''. | ||
==Reporting == | |||
== Reporting == | |||
View more detailed information on the [[Reporting]] article. | View more detailed information on the [[Reporting]] article. | ||
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== Debug Menus == | == Debug Menus== | ||
View more detailed information on the [[Debug Menu|Debug Menus]] article. | View more detailed information on the [[Debug Menu|Debug Menus]] article. | ||
These are tools to help debug worlds, avatars, and [[OSC]] in-game. In order to see these, VRChat needs to be launched using the launch paremeter <code>--enable-debug-gui</code>. There are 9 different debug views to help creators fix errors or to test optimizations applied and their impact. | These are tools to help debug worlds, avatars, and [[OSC]] in-game. In order to see these, VRChat needs to be launched using the launch paremeter <code>--enable-debug-gui</code>. There are 9 different debug views to help creators fix errors or to test optimizations applied and their impact. | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Quick Menu]] | |||
*[[Main Menu]] | |||
*[[Action Menu]] | |||
*[[Debug Menu]] | |||
[[Category:Stubs]] | [[Category:Stubs]] | ||
Revision as of 15:56, 20 July 2024
[Reason: Add to "Settings" header and "Reporting" header. Proofread according to Manual of Style.]
VRChat makes use of several menu types that can be used to interact with different aspects of the platform. Most notably the Quick Menu, the Main Menu and the Action Menu. While these menus do serve distinct purposes and offer exclusive features, they often share the same functions and settings, merely presented in different formats better suited for different contexts.
Quick Menu
See also Quick Menu for more detailed information.
The Quick Menu contains options and actions a user may want to interact with often. The features found in the Quick Menu are generally a condensed version of their counterparts in the Main Menu, with a few exceptions. Some examples of features exclusive to the Quick Menu are a button to visit your Home World, a button to respawn, the Here tab, and more.
The Quick Menu may colloquially be referred to as the “Small” or "Square" menu by VRChat users.
Main Menu
See also Main Menu for more detailed information.
The Main Menu can be revealed by 'expanding' the Quick Menu. It offers a more robust collection of tabs with in-depth information about VRChat systems like Worlds, Avatars, Groups, etc. Some examples of features exclusive to the Main Menu are browsing worlds, a full suite of settings, searching for users and content, and more.
The Main Menu may colloquially be referred to as the “Big Menu” by VRChat users.
Action Menu
See also Action Menu for more detailed information.
The Action Menu houses a variety of actions generally intended to be quickly used during social interaction. Options present themselves as segments in circular, nested menus, selected by inputting a flick in the direction of the segment you wish to interact with. The Action Menu is primarily used for activating features built in to avatars such as emotes within the Expressions category, however it also features categories for sending Emoji, toggling basic tools like the Personal Mirror, and an Options category for various settings.
The Action Menu may colloquially be referred to as the “Radial” or “Circle" menu by VRChat users.
Settings
See also Settings for more detailed information.
TODO: short info about settings here. — TrixxedHeart 2024/05/30 20:00 UTC
Add to the Settings article first before filling this out, we can loop back here after - Maebbie 2024-07-19 16:01 UTC
Camera
See also Camera for more detailed information.
The Camera is used to take pictures within VRChat. It can be accessed through the Quick Menu, or the Tools tab of the Action Menu. You can enable your camera in compatible modes, such as the Photo Camera, Screenshots, or Multi-Layered; also capture Icon, and Gallery photos, and access them within the client, or on the VRChat website if subscribed to VRChat+. Desktop and PCVR users will have access to a Open Photos Folder button in the Camera tab, and can browse their snapshots on their computer. The Camera can also be enabled through the Action Menu under Tools.
Reporting
View more detailed information on the Reporting article.
TODO: elaborate on reporting menus here. — big 2024/05/31 11:56 UTC
Add to the Reporting article first before filling this out, we can loop back here after - Maebbie 2024-07-19 16:01 UTC
Debug Menus
View more detailed information on the Debug Menus article.
These are tools to help debug worlds, avatars, and OSC in-game. In order to see these, VRChat needs to be launched using the launch paremeter --enable-debug-gui. There are 9 different debug views to help creators fix errors or to test optimizations applied and their impact.
