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Tools overview

Install the desktop editor

Create your first world tutorial

Create your first world tutorial part 2

Batting cage tutorial

Meta Horizon Worlds for Roblox creators

Feedback tool

Desktop editor

Desktop Editor

Get started with Desktop Editor

Introduction to the desktop editor

User interface

User Interface

Primary Tools in the User Interface

Creator Tools

Build and Preview Modes

Object tools

Panels and Tabs in the desktop editor

Create a New World

Collaborator Management

Modifying editable entity properties

Adding and editing scripts

Preview mode

View modes for debugging

Editor Console

Units of measurement

Assets

Introduction to the Desktop Editor Asset Library

Public Asset Library

Creating, importing, viewing, and spawning assets

Removing, Restoring, and Permanently Erasing Assets

Creating, Editing, Removing, and Moving Assets to Folders

Asset Spawning Reference

Asset Export to FBX File

Replacing Legacy and Imported Assets

Hierarchy panel overview

Selecting Objects in Desktop Editor

Renaming Objects

Filtering and Searching in the Hierarchy Window

Generative AI tools

Generative AI Overview

Generative AI Creation Code Tool

Generative AI Creation Audio Tool

Generative AI Texture Generation Tool

Generative AI Skybox Generation Tool

Generative AI Mesh Generation Tool

Quests, leaderboards, and variable groups

Variable groups

Using Variable Groups

Viewing Variable Group Details

Adding a Variable Group you Own to a World

Removing a Variable Group From a World

Managing Persistent Variables Associated with a Variable Group

Quests Overview

Creating Quests/Leaderboard/Variable Groups

Viewing Quests/Leaderboard/Variable Groups

Editing Quests/Leaderboard/Variable Groups

Deleting Quests/Leaderboard/Variable Groups

Sorting and Searching Quests/Leaderboard/Variable Groups

Debugging Quests/Leaderboards/Variable Groups

Objects

Object Instantiation

Object Spawning and Despawning

Object manipulation

Object Lock and Unlock

Object hierarchy and groups

Grid and Surface Snapping

Settings

Player Settings Modification

World Settings Modification

Help and reference

Desktop editor troubleshooting

Desktop Editor Creation Tools Keyboard Shortcuts

Meta Horizon Worlds Audio Ingestion

Custom UI

Video presentation of creating performant custom UIs in Meta Horizon Worlds

Create a custom UI panel

Custom UI panel configurations

UIComponent class

Build an interactive custom UI

Building dynamic custom UI

User-Defined Components for Custom UI

Player-Specific Custom UI

Local Mode Custom UI Scripts

Performance Metrics for Custom UI

Animations for custom UI

Non-interactive custom UI screen overlay

Interactive Custom UI Screen Overlay

Custom UI Dynamic List

Getting Started with Scripted Avatar NPCs

Create Scripted Avatar NPC

Edit Scripted Avatar NPC Appearance

API Overview for Scripted Avatar NPCs

Spawning for Scripted Avatar NPCs

Build Navigation for Scripted Avatar NPCs

Grabbing for Scripted Avatar NPCs

Getting started with NPC assets

NPC Scripts

Setting up NPCs with Navigation

Navigation mesh generation

Nav Mesh Agents

NPC Gizmo

Tutorial worlds

Getting started with tutorial worlds

Tutorial Prerequisites

Tutorial Assumptions

Access Tutorial Worlds

Use Assets from Tutorials

Developer Tools for Tutorials

Test Your World

GitHub Repository for Tutorials

Intro to Desktop Editor and TypeScript

Module 1 - Intro to Desktop Editor and TypeScript

Module 2 - Intro to Scripting

Module 3 - Build Game Manager

Module 4 - Broadcast Events

Module 5 - Build Game Setup

Module 6 - Game Start and Collection

Module 7 - Collecting Gems and Keeping Score

Module 8 - Adding Polish

Camera API Examples tutorial

Module 1 - Setup

Module 2 - PlayerCamera Overview

Module 3 - PlayerCameraManager

Module 4 - Pan Camera

Module 5 - Fixed Camera and Spectator Mode

Module 6 - Fixed Camera and Cutscenes

Module 7 - Other Systems and Summary

Simple Shooting Mechanics tutorial

Module 1 - Setup

Module 2 - Projectile

Module 3 - Simple Gun

Module 4 - Laser Gun

Module 5 - Summary

Custom UI Examples tutorial

Station 0 - Setup

Station 1 - Text and Fonts

Station 2 - Image from Asset

Station 3 - Scrollable UI

Station 4 - Generic Yes/No Dialog

Station 5 - Light the Sphere Dialog

Station 6a - Column View

Station 6b - Combo View

Station 7 - Persistent Variables

Station 8 - JSON as Datasource for Custom UIs

Station 9 - Animation Effects

Station 10 - Timer and Build Info Overlays

TypeScript Multiplayer Lobby tutorial

Module 1 - Setup

Module 2 - Provided Scripts

Module 3 - Handling players entering and exiting

Module 4 - Starting the Game

Module 5 - Entering the Match

Module 6 - Completing the Match and Returning Players

Developing for Web and Mobile Players tutorial

Module 1 - Setup

Module 2 - The HUD System

Module 3- The Puzzle Manager

Module 4 - Camera Manager

Module 5 - Player Manager

Module 6 - Room A: The Magic Wand

Module 7 - Room B: Secret Code

Module 7A: The Focused Interaction Manager

Module 7B - Use drag inputs to rotate objects

Module 7C - Use tap inputs to interact with a keypad

Module 8 - Room C: Target Practice

Module 9 - Summary

Spawning and Pooling tutorial

Module 1 - Setup

Module 2 - Implement Object Spawning

Module 3 - Implement Object Pooling

Module 4 - Spawn Controller

Module 5 - Summary

Scripted Avatar NPC tutorial

Module 1 - Setup

Module 2 - Overview of Scripted Avatar NPCs

Module 3 - NPC Manager

Module 4 - Adding Voice-Over

Module 5 - Quest Manager

Module 6 - Summary

Text as an Asset tutorial

Module 1 - Setup

Module 2 - Using Text assets as in-game content

Module 3 - Using Text assets as metadata

Module 4 - Using Text assets for timed events

Rooftop Racers sample world

Module 1 - Setup

Module 2 - Overall Game Manager Systems

Module 3 - Player Movement Systems

Module 4 - Player HUD Systems

Module 5 - Player Out of Bounds Management Systems

Module 6 - Helper and Base Classes

Module 7 - Summary

Chop 'N Pop sample world

Module 1 - Setup

Module 2 - Design Patterns

Module 3 - Core System Scripts

Module 4 - Game Manager

Module 5 - Floating Text Manager

Module 6 - Player Manager

Module 7 - Weapon Systems - Axe

Module 8 - Weapon Systems - Handgun

Module 9 - Enemy Wave Manager

Module 10 - NPC System

Module 11 - Loot System

Chop 'n Pop analytics tutorial

Module 1 - Setup

Module 2 - Principles Of Analytics Events Implementation

Scripting

Scripting using TypeScript

Get started with TypeScript

Using TypeScript in Meta Horizon Worlds

About TypeScript

Managing Typescript

Adding an IDE to the desktop editor

TypeScript Tutorial

If VS Code can’t find a V2 module

Horizon TypeScript APIs

Modules and Global Functions

TypeScript Components, Properties, and Variables

The Debug Console

In World Examples

Object Type Persistent Variables

TypeScript FAQ

Persistent Variables

API references and examples

Horizon TypeScript V2 Changes

Entity Visibility

Player Index

CodeBlock Achievements

Audio APIs

Spring Physics

Marking Instances as Opened or Closed

Avatar scaling API

Example scripts library

Local scripting

Getting Started with Local Scripting

Maintaining Local State on Ownership Change

Ownership in Meta Horizon Worlds

Gameplay tags API

Introduction to Gameplay Tags

Modify and Retrieve Entity Tags

Asset spawning

Introduction to Asset Spawning

Checking for Asset Spawn Events

Optimization Tips

World Streaming

Scripting Considerations

Events Best Practices

Recommended Version Control Strategies

TypeScript Script Lifecycle

File-Backed Scripts

Legacy Script Storage

Importing Data with JSON

Upgrade World to TypeScript API v2.0.0

Custom model import

Creating custom models for Horizon Worlds

Creating a Custom Model

Guidance for Custom Models: Budgets and Model Specs

Materials Guidance and Reference for Custom Models

Multiple Materials per Mesh

Best Practices

User guides

Collider Visualization User Guide

Collider Ingestion User Guide

Static Light Gizmos User Guide

Getting started with Custom Model Import

3D Modeling Tool Resources

Connect '23 Video Series: Custom Model Worlds

Replacing Primitive Worlds with Custom Model Worlds

Gizmos

About gizmos

Text gizmo

Use the Environment gizmo

Use the Spawn Point gizmo

Use the Door gizmo

Media Board Gizmo

World Promotion Gizmo

Use the Sound Recorder gizmo

Save, optimize, and publish

Publish your world using Desktop Editor

Intro to Meta Horizon Worlds Discovery

Meta Horizon Worlds Content Guidelines

Creator capacity limits

Permissions when you add a collaborator to your world

Duplicate a world

Add world details

Save and return to your drafts

Learn about Frame Budget Boost

Memory limits and performance metrics

Restoring a world from backup

Members-only worlds

What is a members-only world?

How to set up a members-only world in desktop editor

What is the Code of Conduct for Virtual Experiences (CCVE) and how does it apply to members-only worlds?

What does it mean to be responsible for governing my members-only world?

How should creators moderate their members-only worlds?

Set up a members-only world using VR tools

Creator governance responsibilities for members-only worlds in Meta Horizon Worlds

Members-only worlds governance best practices in Meta Horizon Worlds

Manage reports for members-only worlds in Meta Horizon Worlds

VR tools

Safety and privacy

Community Moderation

How to report someone

Using music in audio recordings in Meta Horizon Worlds

MHCP program

Welcome to the Meta Horizon Creator Program

How to Become a Meta Horizon Creator Partner

Where to start with Meta Horizon Worlds

MHCP Skills Matrix

Monetization

Monetization opportunities

Bonus Program Overview

Bonus Program Analytics

In-world purchase guide

In-world purchase price setting

In-World Test Purchase

Meta Horizon Worlds: Kudos Panel Instructions

FAQ

Meta Horizon Creator Program FAQ

How to Attach a Media File from the Headset to the Ticket Submission Form?

World Ratings FAQs

Q&A sessions

MHCP Session: Level Design Q&A with Victor Riddel

Q&A Session: Gameplay Loops with Victor Riddel

MHCP Q&A Session: Typescript with Christopher Kairalla and Jonathan Lehman

MHCP Q&A Session: Game Design with Andy Sargeant

MHCP Q&A Session: Custom Model Import with Barrett Meeker

MHCP Q&A Session: World Optimization with Michael Isaza

MHCP Creator Panel with Emmanuel Rebollar (May 23, 2023)

Meta Horizon: Looking Ahead in 2023 featuring Jeff Lin (January 18, 2023)

Marketing Essentials for MHCP Part 1 with Shannon O’Flaherty and Candace Locklear

Marketing Essentials for MHCP Part 2 with Shannon O’Flaherty and Candace Locklear

MHCP Program Updates with William Chandler and Marlowe Shaeffer

Focus sessions

MHCP Session: Meta Horizon Worlds on Web and Mobile and Creation Tooling Updates with Linda Chen and Andy Sargeant

Connect '23 Video Series: Game Design in Meta Horizon Worlds

Meta Horizon Creator Program Technical Support Best Practices (January 18, 2023)

Tools to Build Your Community and Brand

MHCP Session: Deep Dive: Meta Horizon Worlds with Andy Sargeant

MHCP Mentor Focus Session: Branding and IWP

World publishing guide

Mobile worlds crash course, part 1: Getting Started

Mobile worlds crash course, part 2: Viral game ideas

Mobile worlds crash course, part 3: Submitting Your Optimized World

MHCP Mentor Workshop Video: IWP Ready Assets & How to Make Them with SpaceGlitterUnicorn

MHCP Mentor Workshop Video: Publishing Checklist Workshop with wafflecopters

MHCP Mentor Workshop Video: World Planning Workshop with 5andw1ch and wafflecopters

Community guides

Community tutorials

Meta Horizon Worlds creator manual

How to Script a Retention and Interaction Dashboard with PigeonNo12

Meta Horizon CMI & TypeScript API 2.0: Import Images & Add Texture Animation

How to Script a Player Manager with Elastic_Plastic

How to Script a Player Manager Part Two with Elastic_Plastic

How to Script Fire with thejohnmclay

CodeBlocks to TypeScript

How to Script a Consent Box with VRPLUG

Part One: Understanding Asset Spawning with SeeingBlue

Part Two: Asset Spawning Application with SeeingBlue

Meta Horizon TypeScript API 2.0: JSON PPVs & Versioning

How to Script a Joystick with PigeonNo12

Introduction to Advanced Math Concepts with Elastic_Plastic

Debugging in Meta Horizon Worlds Using Print Codeblocks

Version Control Video Tutorial with PigeonNo12

Managing World Backups

In-World Purchase (IWP) in Codeblocks

Basic Hotkey Guide to the Blenderverse

Text Entry and Formatting Tutorial

Blender basics and UV unwrapping with SpaceGlitterUnicorn

The 5andw1ch Framework for Design

Typescript Conventions and Best Practices for Meta Horizon Worlds

MHCP Mentor Workshop Video - What Makes a World Go Viral with Laex05

Custom UI API Introduction

3D Modeling 101 - Week 1

3D Modeling 101 - Week 2

3D Modeling 101 - Week 3

3D Modeling 101 - Week 4

3D Modeling 101 - Week 5

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: Build Your First World with SeeingBlue

MHCP Mentor Workshop Video: Meta Horizon Creator Manual with wafflecopters

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: Pathing Possibilities with SpaceGlitterUnicorn

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: TypeScript 2.0 Conventions and Best Practices Guide with Shards632

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: Asset Improv with SpaceGlitterUnicorn

PigeonNo12 Weekly Challenge: Intro to Custom UIs

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: Custom UI with PigeonNo12

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: Getting Started Meta Horizon Desktop Editor with SeeingBlue

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: Overview of Horizon Worlds Tools with PiegonNo12 Session 1

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: Overview of Horizon Worlds Tools with PiegonNo12 Session 2

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: Overview of Horizon Worlds Tools with PiegonNo12

MHCP Mentor Office Hour & AMA Video: Importing Assets with SpaceGlitterUnicorn

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video & AMA Video: TypeScript for MHW with Shards632

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: Asset Spawning and World Streaming with SeeingBlue

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: Laser Pen for XS/Mobile with Shards632

Policy and legal

World Ratings Survey

Policy Update: Sharing Advanced Tools Educational Content

Release Notes

MHCP Mentor Office Hour Video: Overview of Horizon Worlds Tools with PiegonNo12

Learn what makes the Meta Horizon desktop editor unique from VR Build Mode.

In this session, PigeonNo12 dives into these key features:

Matchmaking
Navmesh
NCPs Avatars (aka scripted avatars)
World Streaming
Player Camera controls and Focused Interaction