Eyepoints
An eyepoint is a virtual observer marker — an orange sphere placed anywhere in the 3D scene. Selecting an eyepoint renders a 360° Aitoff (Hammer) projection panorama from that exact position, letting you experience the scene as a viewer would, without leaving the browser.
Adding an eyepoint
- Click Add Eyepoint in the toolbar or scene panel.
- The eyepoint is placed at the scene origin. Reposition it to any viewing location using the 3D handles or the properties panel.
The Aitoff panorama view
When an eyepoint is selected, a panorama window appears showing a full spherical view from that position:
- The render is a 2:1 equirectangular → Aitoff projection at 2400 × 1200 pixels.
- All scene geometry — screens, projectors, trusses, LED walls — is visible in the panorama.
- Projector frustums are overlaid so you can see exactly which areas are covered from the viewer's perspective.
- A 28 px header bar shows the eyepoint name and allows you to download the panorama as a PNG.
Eyepoint properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Label shown in the scene panel and panorama header |
| Position (X, Y, Z) | World-space position in metres |
| Rotation (Pitch, Yaw, Roll) | Orientation of the viewing direction |
Use cases
- Audience sightline checking — confirm that every seat can see the projection without obstructions.
- Presenter perspective — verify the view from a stage or podium position.
- Documentation — export the panorama image for inclusion in a client presentation or PDF report.
- Dome alignment — check angular coverage from the dome centre point.
Exporting the panorama
Click the Download icon in the panorama header to save the current 360° view as a PNG image (2400 × 1200 px). The file is named after the eyepoint.