Adding Scene Backgrounds

Change the appearance of your scenes by adding backgrounds

Adding a background

In a new or existing project, perform the following steps:

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Note: In order to change the background for a project, you (1) must be the Presenter and (2) you must have editor access. Learn more about sharing permissions.

1. Navigate to the `Appearance` tab in the Inspector

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Note: This tab will only appear when the model is not selected. Just click outside the model to de-select the model.

2. Click on the `Background` dropdown to change the background type

There are two types of background: Solid and Custom

Using a `Solid` Background

Click on the box next to Color to change the color of the background

Using a `Custom` Background

1. Change the background type to `Custom` and click on the checkered box to upload a material

Allowed formats include: PNG, JPEG, HDR, HDRI, and EXR up to a size of 16384 x 16384 pixels

2. Upload the background image

Once you’ve uploaded your background, you can adjust any of its parameters

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Adding Scene Backgrounds

Adding Scene Backgrounds

Adding a background

1. Navigate to the Appearance tab in the Inspector

2. Click on the Background dropdown to change the background type

Using a Solid Background

Using a Custom Background

1. Change the background type to Custom and click on the checkered box to upload a material

2. Upload the background image

1. Navigate to the `Appearance` tab in the Inspector

2. Click on the `Background` dropdown to change the background type

Using a `Solid` Background

Using a `Custom` Background

1. Change the background type to `Custom` and click on the checkered box to upload a material