UI tour
Overview
Breakroom's UI, or user interface, contains almost all of the information and tools you'll need to interact in virtual space. When enabled, the UI components will frame the screen.
An example of the UI in action. You can press the F9 key or Alt + U (⌘ + U) to toggle the UI on and off.
The tables below are designed to serve as a quick reference guide for the basic UI components and their functions. You can learn more about using Breakroom's conference and moderator tools and accessing the Breakroom for Training system in our Getting Started section.
World Owners and World Administrators can enable and disable parts of the UI via the Dashboard. You may not have access to every component of the UI pictured above.
The bottom toolbar
Pictured: The bottom toolbar, with the Hot Bar drawer extended.
From left to right, the bottom toolbar components include:
| UI Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Show/Hide Chat | Toggles the text chat window. |
| People | Opens the People window. |
| Explore | Opens the Explore window. |
| Meetings | Opens the Meetings window. |
| Outfit | Opens the Outfit window. |
| Shop | Opens the Sinewave Shop. |
| Inventory | Opens the Inventory window. |
| Hot Bar (drawer) | Allows you to bookmark items from your Inventory (clothing, gestures, etc.) for one-click deployment. |
The top toolbar
Pictured: Top toolbar with the menu expanded.
The top toolbar can be customized to suit your needs. All listed functions are available for one-click deployment under the expanded hamburger menu, and most options can be pinned for ease of access.
Pictured: The top toolbar, with all button options pinned.
When pinned, from left to right, the top toolbar components include:
| UI Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Volume | Offers quick access to volume settings. |
| Music Stream | Enables or disables the audio stream. |
| Edit Region | Opens the Region Editor. Only visible to users with the appropriate permissions. |
| Minimap | Opens the mini map. |
| Create Bookmark | Allows you to bookmark a Region. |
| Snapshot | Launches the Snapshot feature. |
| Opens the Breakroom email window. | |
| My Regions | Displays a list of Regions that you own, along with various management options. |
| Quests | Opens the Quests window, where you can track your progress on any quests you've started. |
| Profile | Opens your user profile. |
| Notifications | Displays and allows you to manage notifications. |
| Menu | Expands the main function menu. |
Pictured: Unpinned functions available under the main menu.
Additional functions are available through the main menu. These functions cannot be pinned.
| UI Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Settings | Opens the Settings window. |
| Full Screen | Toggles full screen mode. |
| Help | Opens Breakroom's in-world Support Center. |
| Feedback | Opens the bug report window. |
| About | Accesses app version information. |
| Logout | Logs out your current Breakroom session. |
The mini map
Pictured: The minimap.
When open, the mini map components include:
| UI Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Mini map window | Provides a general overview of the immediate area. |
| Zoom buttons | Adjusts view of the local mini map. |
| Region Information | Accessed by clicking directly on the map. Opens the Region Information window. |
The search bar
Pictured: The search toolbar.
The search bar located at the top of the screen has several tools associated with it. These include:
| UI Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Connection icon | Details your connection status when clicked. |
| Clock | Displays the current UTC time, as well as other time zones if clicked. |
| Search bar | Allows you to search for Regions, users, and Sinewave Shop items. |
Conference system components
You may not see the following tools or options in every Region. For more detailed information about using Breakroom's conference and moderator tools and accessing the Breakroom for Training system, please consult our linked documentation.
Conference toolbar
Pictured: The conference toolbar.
The conference toolbar allows you to access voice chat, share your screen, react with emojis, and more. Here's a brief overview of the UI.
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Toggles your microphone within voice-enabled zones. |
| Presentation | Toggles your webcam or screen sharing within video-enabled zones. |
| Screen Appearance | Allows you to control where video streamed by other users appears on your screen. |
| Device Settings | Allows you to change your device settings and troubleshoot common audio and video issues. |
| Emoji | Opens the emoji menu, where you can choose from several animated emojis (such as clapping hands). These emojis will float over your avatar's head. |
| Animations | Allows you to emote via single-person gestures while seated in a conference area. |
| Camera | Adjusts your camera angle while seated in a conference area. |
| Raise Hand | Causes a hand icon to appear over your head until dismissed. Useful for impromptu polls, audience questions, and more. |
| Question | Allows you to submit a question for Moderator review. |
Start Here panel
Pictured: The Start Here panel.
The Start Here panel comes pre-equipped in most Breakroom Region templates. Depending on the setup of the Region, you may be able to:
- Teleport to key areas of interest
- Take an animated camera tour of the Region
- Select an avatar from the default avatar collection
- Teleport to a specialized triage location for technical support
To view all available options, click the expansion arrow located at the bottom.
Areas of Interest
Pictured: An example Areas of Interest window.
Clicking the Signpost / Areas of Interest button will open the Areas of Interest window. Here you'll find one-click teleport access to key event spaces. You can right-click on this window and drag it anywhere you like.
Camera Tour
Clicking the Eye / Take Tour button will launch a preprogrammed Region tour. To exit the tour, press the Esc key.
Avatar Selection
Pictured: The avatar selection menu.
Clicking the Silhouette / Avatar Selection button will open the avatar selection menu. To change your look, click the Click to select button corresponding to the starter avatar you'd like to use. You can right-click on this window and drag it anywhere you like.
Triage
If available, clicking on the Question mark / Triage button will teleport your avatar directly to a designated tech support area.
Breakroom for Training widget and Moderator tools
Pictured: The Breakroom for Training widget and the Moderator tools button.
If the Breakroom for Training system is enabled in a Region, you'll see the Breakroom for Training widget appear on your screen. You can right-click on this widget and drag it anywhere you like.
If you have access to the Moderator tools, clicking the Wrench / Moderator tools button will open the associated menu.