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The Basics: This Cheat Sheet is helpful when first using the software and a great handout when teaching it.

Beyond the Basics: Want to learn more advanced techniques? Check out the Courses to learn more advanced experience and game development techniques. You can find these in the Content Library. We also maintain this short compilation of the best Tips & Tricks for advanced users



Lesson Plan Curation Tips

Some helpful tips and things to look out for when curating generated content.  Read More...

Accessing Student Assessment Results

The steps for navigating to session score reports for quiz games.  Read More...

Finding Created Lessons

A guide on navigating the platform to find created content.  Read More...

FPS Deep Dive

Learn the different between update and delta time Read More...

Physics on the Web, Mobile, and Chromebooks

Running into problems enabling physics on the web or mobile devices? See this post to learn how to avoid that effect and learn about static batching.  Read More...

Aiming Spawners

Learn how to launch objects from spawners, and then have those spawners constantly auto-aim at the player!  Read More...

Autosave

See how to recover lost work using the Builder's autosave system!  Read More...

Customize Dashboard

You have direct control over what to show on your Dashboard.  Read More...

What’s the new Blocksmith Portal

The Blocksmith website has been updated to bring you the Blocksmith Portal! Read More...

Rocket League Installation Guide

Follow this help page to learn how to install Rocket League on your local machine Read More...

Scoreboards

Add Scoreboards to your best games to track players' highscores!  Read More...

Using Custom Characters and Costumes

See how to use your custom characters in the Builder, and even apply your own crazy costumes! Read More...

Global Messages

Send a message to any or all objects in a scene using global messages. Read More...

Custom Actions

Create and use custom actions to start specific tasks and reference components on objects.  Read More...

Random Spawn or Respawn Zones

Have the Player or any object you want spawn or respawn at a totally random location with just one object and one event!  Read More...

Adding Media

See which media file types can be uploaded to your account and where to add them.  Read More...

Create a Custom Character

Create and customize a character, then apply it to be your avatar in 3rd-person and multiplayer experiences in a few steps!  Read More...

Glow

How to enable and use the Glow setting to beautify your scenes. Read More...

Art Styles and Graphics Options

See how Art Styles and Graphics Quality options can transform the visual appearance of an experience. Read More...

Hinge Point Events

See how to use Hinge Point events to create platforms that move the player with them, vehicles you can ride in, and more!  Read More...

Is the AI Tool using Copyrighted Content?

Get your questions about AI copyrighted content answered here!  Read More...

Collaborate

Work with a friend on an experience or game using collaboration.  Read More...

Navigation

Learn how to make characters or objects move around a scene using Navigation. Read More...

Organize with Groups

Instructions to set up classes when creating a hub Read More...

How to Combine Multiple Experiences

Quick instructions to combine multiple experiences into one. Read More...

Controlling Objects by Forwarding Player Input

Want to control an object or vehicle instead of the Player? Look here to see how to forward the Player's input to move or manipulate other objects.  Read More...

Ragdoll

Make characters fall down, get knocked over, and more with the Ragdoll feature.  Read More...

How to View an Experience in Virtual Reality

A few simple steps to view your experiences in virtual reality Read More...

Blocksmith Hubs

What is a Blocksmith Hub?  Read More...

Triggering Effects with Events

Make the explosion effect explode using events!  Read More...

Camera

Create 2D games, 3rd-person views, surveillance screens and more using the Camera object.  Read More...

Recording and Exporting Videos in the XR Builder

Capture and share video of your best projects using the Record and Export video option! Read More...

Builder on Windows Running Slow?

Look here to see how to improve the Builder's performance on Windows computers.  Read More...

Builder on Chromebook Running Slow?

Look here to see how to improve the Builder's performance on Chromebooks.  Read More...

Bot is sus?! - A Blocksmith Learning Game

Check out our game submission to Hour of Code! Read More...

Blocksmith Course Curriculum

Explains the XR Builder's integrated curriculum lessons.  Read More...

Blocksmith Assets

Explains the XR Builder's assets.  Read More...

Using Personal Media

Explains using your personal media files with Blocksmith.  Read More...

What is a Pro Plan?

Explains the Pro Plans. Read More...

What is a Group Plan?

Explains the Edu Plans. Read More...

What is a Family Plan?

Explains the Family Plan. Read More...

What is a Personal Plan?

Explains the Personal Plan. Read More...

Nested Animations

Stuck trying to play two animations on the same object? Learn how to create nested animations to solve that problem here! Read More...

Teleport Options

Wondering how to teleport or jump to a specific location in the Builder or Viewer? This shows several different options to do so. Read More...

How to Remove Media from your Account

Filled up your media quota? Look here to see how to remove old media items and free up space for new ones.  Read More...

How to Use the Grip Handle

Wondering how to hold objects correctly? Use the Grip Handle object to choose grip positions for groups.  Read More...

Repeating Events

Want an event to repeat several times, or many times? Look here for several different options Read More...

How to Make Platforms that Move the Player

See how to make animated platforms that move the Player along with them rather than sliding out from under you. Read More...

How to Add Experiences to Collections

Learn how to add the best experiences on your workspace into Collections. Read More...

How to Make Characters Speak

See how to add voiceovers with lipsyncing to your Blocksmith Characters. Read More...

How to Upload your own Audio Recordings

Want to upload your own audio files and use them in the Builder? Here is how. Read More...

How to Make a Timer

Learn how to make a simple countdown timer using a Variable object in the Builder.  Read More...

Contact Me Button

As a workspace administrator you can control if your workspace managed users can turn on their "Contact Me" buttons Read More...

Sharing RapidXR Experiences

Share your best product showcases with your clients! There are several ways to share... Read More...

Sharing Blocksmith Experiences

Share your best projects with your friends and family! There are several ways to share... Read More...

Removing Experiences from your Workspace

Want to remove old experiences from your workspace? See how in three easy steps.  Read More...

Group Member Collisions

Using the Hit Target event on children of Groups Read More...

Create a Free STEM Forged Account

Easy and fast account creation to get you starting with Blocksmith!  Read More...

Removing Users from your Workspace

Easily make room for new users on your workspace.  Read More...

How to Import a 3D Model

Learn how to import your own 3D models.  Read More...

Adding Basic JavaScript

How to get started with JavaScript in the Builder.  Read More...

Referencing in JavaScript

How to reference events using JavaScript in the script editor.  Read More...

Remote Learning Tips for Blocksmith Teachers

Our tips and tricks for teaching Blocksmith remotely.  Read More...

How to Demo a Curriculum Course

How to get to the Quest trial after starting a Group Trial. Read More...

Customize Your Creator Page

You can customize your creator page to show off your creations. Even set it up to be contacted for paid commissions.  Read More...

How to Open Courses in the Builder

Finding Curriculum Quests in the Builder and on the web. Easy step by step instructions for your users.  Read More...

Mac: Installing the Builder

Having troubles opening the Builder download on Mac? Here to help.  Read More...

Solving Chromebook Problems

Is the web-based Builder not loading on your Chromebook? Or does it keep running out of memory? Try these tips.  Read More...

Experience Versions

Where to find them and why they are useful.  Read More...

Sharing Bugs with Blocksmith

Help us improve our software by reporting problems.  Read More...

Customize Your Experience Page

Adding more detail to your experience page will allow other users to find it more easily.  Read More...

Creating a video of an Experience

Taking videos of your experiences in the Builder. Share videos with family and friends, and use to make your experience page pop.  Read More...

Anchored

What is anchoring an object? Learn how to use it and why it's useful.  Read More...

Publishing Experiences to a Workspace

Sharing and publishing options.  Read More...

Forgot Password for Managed Accounts

Easily reset Workspace managed or Guardian managed users passwords.  Read More...

Walkable

How to optimize load times when you have characters walking around your scene.  Read More...

Testing Physics with Dominos

How to make a dominos run using physics.  Read More...

Performance Meters

What are performance meters and how they can help you.  Read More...

Updating Live Experiences

Best practices for updating live experiences that clients are using.  Read More...

Pickup Items

Make your games and experiences interactive by allowing players to pickup objects.  Read More...

Collidable Objects

All the ways collidable is useful and how to enable it.  Read More...

How to setup a Multiplayer Experience

Getting started with multiplayer games and experiences.  Read More...

Physics

Physics can be enabled on any object to give it gravity, mass, and friction! Read More...

Components

A component adds special functionality to any Blocksmith object or group. Learn about the 3 types.  Read More...

Saving and Sharing Models

Save and share your favorite 3D models in the Builder. Read More...

Hitpoints

Hitpoints can be added to objects or the Player, and used to perform a certain action like respawning or deactivating.  Read More...

Enable Dynamic Daytime

Dynamic Daytime can bring life to your scene. Find out how!  Read More...

Shadows Settings

How to enable shadows, and how to use them best.  Read More...

JavaScript Variable Scope

How to use JavaScript Variables.  Read More...

Using the Hit Target Event

The Hit Target event is extremely helpful, but only works in specific cases. These are the rules for using Hit Target. Read More...

Upgrading Hubs

How to Upgrade an Existing Workspace with another License Key. Read More...

How to Make a Building Appear Photorealistic

We have had had lots of requests on a more comprehensive guide on how to make your experiences look the best they can. Push the limits of our software. Well here it is!  Read More...

Balancing design and VR time when teaching

Best practices to managing VR viewing in the classroom Read More...

Students' VR Viewing Workflow

Student projects can be viewed in VR if they publish the experience to your workspace. Learn how to get started. Read More...

Educator Resources

Find detailed outlines of each major curriculum Quest. Read More...

Hub Managed Accounts

What are workspace managed accounts, and how to set them up.  Read More...

Becoming a Guardian

How to setup account management for a legal dependent.  Read More...

Orbit

How to change your view in the Builder.  Read More...

Adding Objects

How to add objects into a scene.  Read More...

AutoStack

An easy way to stack objects on top of each other.  Read More...

Proportional Scaling

How to scale and keep the proportions of your object or model the same.  Read More...

Duplication

Quickly replicate objects with this easy tip!  Read More...

Focus

How to focus back to the player or a specific object.  Read More...

Using Snap Points

Any shape can be quickly aligned with another shape using Snap Points! There are three ways that snap points can be used to move shapes together. Read More...

How to Setup the Oculus Rift

Setup your Oculus Rift to work with the Viewer app, so you can see your creations in VR! Read More...

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about the Builder or Viewer apps? Check here to see if we have answered it already! Read More...

Chromebook Setup

Contains instructions for Chromebook users to open and successfully use the WebGL Builder.  Read More...


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