Quick Edit

What’s New in Version 6.0.3

New Toolbar Integration: QuickEdit can now be activated via the realvirtual toolbar buttons in Scene View
Modern UI Toolkit: Complete visual redesign with improved styling
Better Organization: Components grouped by functionality
Enhanced Pivot Tools: Integrated MovePivot functionality with dedicated toolbar button
Improved Performance: Faster rendering and responsiveness
Dark Theme: Professional dark interface matching Unity’s theme
Dual Activation: Both toolbar button and F1 hotkey activation methods available

Overview

The QuickEdit overlay is a powerful Scene View tool that provides instant access to essential realvirtual components and functions. The redesigned interface features a modern, dark-themed UI with organized component categories and enhanced pivot tool integration.

New QuickEdit UI Toolkit Interface — QuickEdit overlay with modern UI Toolkit design and enhanced component organization

Key Features

Component Categories

The new QuickEdit interface organizes components into logical groups:

Positioning Tools: Local, Global, Pivot controls with X-, Y+, Z+ axis buttons
Ground Operations: “To Ground”, “Pivot to B…”, “Align Y Up”
Object Management: “Empty” and “To Empty” for GameObject creation
Core Components: Transport Surface, Sensor, Axis, Kit
Interaction: Grip, Fixer, Joint
Motion Systems: Simple Drive, Cylinder, Gear, CAM, Follow Position, Destination Drive, Drive Erratic, Drive Speed

Enhanced Controls

Pivot Integration: Direct access to pivot manipulation tools
Speed Control: Target Speed slider with precise value input
Playback Controls: Back, Stop, Forward buttons for simulation control
Context-Sensitive: Available functions adapt to selected object(s)

How to Use

Activation Methods

Method 1: Toolbar Button (New in 6.0.3) The QuickEdit overlay can now be activated via the new realvirtual toolbar in the Scene View:

realvirtual Toolbar Buttons — New realvirtual toolbar with Quick Edit and Move Pivot buttons in Unity Scene View

Method 2: Keyboard Shortcut Press F1 in Scene View to toggle QuickEdit overlay (traditional method)

Usage Steps

Activation: Click the Quick Edit button in the realvirtual toolbar or press F1
Selection: Select objects in the Scene View or Hierarchy
Component Addition: Click component buttons to add to selected objects
Pivot Control: Use positioning tools for precise object manipulation
Speed Adjustment: Use the Target Speed slider for drive components

Drive Control Settings

When working with Drive components, QuickEdit provides controls for setting up drive parameters that will be used during Play Mode:

QuickEdit Drive Controls — Drive control section for configuring target speed and jog settings for Play Mode

Control Settings

Back (◀): Sets the drive to jog backward when Play Mode starts
Stop (■): Sets the drive to stop/idle state for Play Mode
Forward (▶): Sets the drive to jog forward when Play Mode starts

Speed Configuration

Target Speed: Sets the target speed value for the selected drive (shown as “100” in mm/s)
Pre-Play Configuration: Speed setting is applied to the drive component for use in Play Mode
Units: Speed configured in millimeters per second (mm/s)

Usage for Play Mode Preparation

Select Drive: Click on a Drive component in the Scene View or Hierarchy
Set Speed: Configure the Target Speed value for Play Mode operation
Set Direction: Choose Back, Stop, or Forward for initial Play Mode behavior
Enter Play Mode: The drive will use the configured settings when simulation starts

This feature is particularly useful for:

Play Mode Setup: Configure drive behavior before entering Play Mode
Speed Configuration: Set target speeds for automation sequences
Initial State Setting: Define whether drives should jog forward, backward, or remain stopped
Simulation Preparation: Prepare drive parameters for testing automation logic

QuickEdit in Play Mode

During Play Mode, QuickEdit transforms into a powerful real-time control and monitoring interface, allowing you to interact with drives and control simulation parameters while the automation is running:

Simulation Controls

Simulation Speed Controls — Close-up view of Timescale and Drive Speed Override controls for simulation speed adjustment

Timescale Control

Timescale Slider: Adjust simulation speed from slow motion to accelerated time (shown: 368.8)
Current Value Display: Shows current timescale multiplier in real-time
Slider Range: From 0.1 (slow motion) to max (very fast simulation)
Real-time Adjustment: Changes apply immediately to entire simulation speed

Drive Speed Override

Global Speed Control: Override all drive speeds with a master multiplier (shown: 1.0)
Independent Control: Separate from timescale - affects only drive movements
Slider Range: From 0 (stopped) to max speed multiplier
Testing Feature: Ideal for testing automation sequences at different drive speeds

Active Drive Monitoring

Drive Selection and Control

Drive List: Shows currently selected or active drives in the scene
Real-time Status: Displays current drive positions and states
Position Display: Shows exact drive positions (e.g., “A3: 205.8°”)
Live Updates: Values update continuously during simulation

Manual Drive Control

Back (◀): Manually jog selected drive backward during simulation
Stop (■): Stop selected drive immediately
Forward (▶): Manually jog selected drive forward during simulation
Override Automation: Manual controls can override automated sequences

Real-time Features

Visual Feedback

Active Drives: Highlighted drives show which components are currently moving
Position Indicators: Real-time position values displayed for monitoring
Status Colors: Visual indicators show drive states (moving, stopped, etc.)

Interactive Control

Live Adjustment: All controls respond immediately during simulation
No Pause Required: Adjust parameters without stopping the simulation
Multi-drive Support: Monitor and control multiple drives simultaneously

Use Cases in Play Mode

Speed Testing: Adjust timescale to observe automation at different speeds
Drive Override: Take manual control of drives during automated sequences
Performance Tuning: Test different speed settings in real-time
Debugging: Stop specific drives to isolate issues during simulation
Training: Demonstrate system behavior at various speeds
System Optimization: Fine-tune drive speeds and timing while observing results

Key Differences from Edit Mode

Feature	Edit Mode	Play Mode
Drive Controls	Set initial parameters	Real-time drive control
Speed Settings	Configure for Play Mode	Active speed override
Timescale	Not available	Real-time simulation speed control
Position Display	Static values	Live updating positions
Purpose	Preparation and setup	Active simulation control

Configuration

Aligning Pivot Points

To align pivot points, you can use the Pivot button. This window will open the Move Pivot window. For more information check the page Move Pivot.

Changing Quickedit Visibility

You can toggle the visibility of the Quickedit window on/off using the Hotkey F1. If you wish to change the hotkey, you can do so within the realvirtual.io controller inside the scene.

Prerequisites

Unity 6000.0.28f1 (Unity 6) or later with realvirtual framework
Scene must contain a realvirtual.io controller component
Basic familiarity with Unity Scene View interface

Troubleshooting

QuickEdit not appearing: Ensure F1 hotkey is enabled in the realvirtual.io controller settings
Toolbar buttons missing: Verify Unity 6+ installation and proper realvirtual framework setup
Drive controls unresponsive: Check that drive components are properly configured and selected
Outdated interface: Ensure you’re using realvirtual version 6.0.3 or later for the new UI Toolkit design