Source code for vuer.schemas.scene_components

from typing import List, Literal

import numpy as np
from numpy.typing import NDArray

from .html_components import BlockElement, Element, Image


[docs]class SceneElement(BlockElement): pass
[docs]class Frustum(SceneElement): """Camera Frustum :param position: An optional tuple of three numbers representing the position. :type position: tuple[float, float, float] :param rotation: An optional tuple of three numbers representing the rotation. :type rotation: tuple[float, float, float] :param matrix: An optional tuple of sixteen numbers representing the matrix. :type matrix: tuple[float, float, float, float, float, float, float, float, float, float, float, float, float, float, float, float] :param aspect: An optional number representing the aspect. :type aspect: float :param focus: An optional number representing the focus. :type focus: float :param fov: An optional number representing the field of view. :type fov: float :param near: An optional number representing the near field. :type near: float :param far: An optional number representing the far field. :type far: float :param scale: An optional number representing the scale. :type scale: float :param upScale: An optional number representing the up scale. :type upScale: float :param focalLength: An optional number representing the focal length. :type focalLength: float :param showUp: An optional boolean indicating whether to show up. :type showUp: bool :param showFrustum: An optional boolean indicating whether to show the frustum. :type showFrustum: bool :param showFocalPlane: An optional boolean indicating whether to show the focal plane. :type showFocalPlane: bool :param showImagePlane: An optional boolean indicating whether to show the image plane. :type showImagePlane: bool :param src: An optional string representing the source. :type src: str :param colorOrigin: An optional ColorRepresentation for the origin color. :type colorOrigin: ColorRepresentation :param colorFrustum: An optional ColorRepresentation for the frustum color. :type colorFrustum: ColorRepresentation :param colorCone: An optional ColorRepresentation for the cone color. :type colorCone: ColorRepresentation :param colorFocalPlane: An optional ColorRepresentation for the focal plane color. :type colorFocalPlane: ColorRepresentation :param colorUp: An optional ColorRepresentation for the up color. :type colorUp: ColorRepresentation :param colorTarget: An optional ColorRepresentation for the target color. :type colorTarget: ColorRepresentation :param colorCross: An optional ColorRepresentation for the cross color. :type colorCross: ColorRepresentation """ tag = "Frustum"
[docs]class CameraHelper(SceneElement): tag = "CameraHelper"
[docs]class group(SceneElement): tag = "group" children = []
[docs]class mesh(SceneElement): tag = "mesh" children = []
[docs]class TriMesh(SceneElement): """ Triangle mesh component for custom 3D geometry. Allows creation of arbitrary triangle meshes by specifying vertices, faces, colors, and UV coordinates. Useful for custom geometry or procedurally generated meshes. :param vertices: Vertex positions as Nx3 array [x, y, z] :type vertices: NDArray[np.float16] :param faces: Triangle face indices as Nx3 array :type faces: NDArray[np.uint32] :param colors: Vertex colors as Nx3 array [r, g, b] (0-255) :type colors: NDArray[np.uint8], optional :param uv: UV texture coordinates as Nx2 array :type uv: NDArray[np.float16], optional :param children: Child elements :type children: list, optional Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import TriMesh import numpy as np # Simple triangle vertices = np.array([ [0, 0, 0], [1, 0, 0], [0.5, 1, 0] ], dtype=np.float16) faces = np.array([[0, 1, 2]], dtype=np.uint32) colors = np.array([ [255, 0, 0], [0, 255, 0], [0, 0, 255] ], dtype=np.uint8) TriMesh( vertices=vertices, faces=faces, colors=colors, key="triangle" ) """ tag = "TriMesh" children = [] vertices: NDArray[np.float16] = None # note: Uint16 is too few. Quickly overflows faces: NDArray[np.uint32] = None colors: NDArray[np.uint8] = None uv: NDArray[np.float16] = None def __post_init__(self, **kwargs): self.vertices = self.vertices.astype(np.float16).flatten().tobytes() # uinit16 is too few at 65536. Have to use uint32. self.faces = self.faces.astype(np.uint32).flatten().tobytes() if self.colors is not None: if self.colors.shape[-1] == 4: self.colors = self.colors[:, :3] # send only integers: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/34669537 if self.colors.dtype != np.uint8: self.colors *= 255 self.colors = self.colors.astype(np.uint8) self.colors = self.colors.flatten().tobytes() if self.uv is not None: self.uv = self.uv.astype(np.float16).flatten().tobytes()
[docs]class PointCloud(SceneElement): """PointCould element, highly optimized for payload size and speed. :param vertices: An optional numpy array of shape (N, 3) containing the vertices of the pointcloud. :type vertices: NDArray[np.float16] :param colors: An optional numpy array of shape (N, 3) containing the colors of the point cloud. :type color: NDArray[np.uint8] :param size: An optional float that sets the size of the points. :type size: float :param key: str An optional string that sets the key of the element. :type key: str Usage:: sess.upsert @ PointCloud( vertices=np.random.rand(1000, 3), colors=np.random.rand(1000, 3), size=0.01, key="pointcloud", ) """ tag: str = "PointCloud" vertices: NDArray[np.float16] = None """An optional numpy array of shape (N, 3) containing the vertices of the point cloud.""" colors: NDArray[np.uint8] = None """An optional numpy array of shape (N, 3) containing the colors of the point cloud.""" children = [] def __post_init__(self, **kwargs): self.vertices = self.vertices.astype(np.float16).flatten().tobytes() if self.colors is None: return if self.colors.shape[-1] == 4: self.colors = self.colors[:, :3] if self.colors.dtype != np.uint8: # todo: use this and send only integers: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/34669537 self.colors *= 255 self.colors = self.colors.astype(np.uint8) self.colors = self.colors.flatten().tobytes()
p = PointCloud
[docs]class Box(SceneElement): """ Creates a box (rectangular cuboid) geometry. :param args: Geometry parameters [width, height, depth, widthSegments, heightSegments, depthSegments] :type args: tuple[float, float, float, int, int, int], optional, default (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) **Geometry Parameters:** - **width**: Box width along X axis - **height**: Box height along Y axis - **depth**: Box depth along Z axis - **widthSegments**: Number of segmented faces along the width (min: 1) - **heightSegments**: Number of segmented faces along the height (min: 1) - **depthSegments**: Number of segmented faces along the depth (min: 1) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Box # Simple box with default dimensions Box(key="box1") # Custom dimensions Box(args=(2, 1, 0.5), key="box2") # High-poly box with many segments Box(args=(1, 1, 1, 10, 10, 10), key="box3") """ tag = "Box"
[docs]class Capsule(SceneElement): """ Creates a capsule geometry (cylinder with hemispherical ends). :param args: Geometry parameters [radius, height, capSegments, radialSegments, heightSegments] :type args: tuple[float, float, int, int, int], optional, default (1, 1, 4, 8, 1) **Geometry Parameters:** - **radius**: Radius of the capsule body and caps - **height**: Height of the cylindrical section (excluding caps) - **capSegments**: Number of curve segments for the hemispherical caps (1-32) - **radialSegments**: Number of segmented faces around the circumference (1-64) - **heightSegments**: Number of segmented faces along the height (1-32) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Capsule # Simple capsule Capsule(key="capsule1") # Tall thin capsule Capsule(args=(0.2, 3, 4, 8, 1), key="capsule2") """ tag = "Capsule"
[docs]class Cone(SceneElement): """ Creates a cone geometry. :param args: Geometry parameters [radius, height, radialSegments, heightSegments, openEnded, thetaStart, thetaLength] :type args: tuple[float, float, int, int, bool, float, float], optional, default (1, 1, 8, 1, False, 0, 2Ï€) **Geometry Parameters:** - **radius**: Radius of the base of the cone - **height**: Height of the cone - **radialSegments**: Number of segmented faces around the circumference (3-128) - **heightSegments**: Number of segmented faces along the height (1-64) - **openEnded**: Whether the base of the cone is open or capped - **thetaStart**: Start angle for first segment (radians, 0-2Ï€) - **thetaLength**: Central angle of the circular sector (radians, 0-2Ï€) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Cone # Simple cone Cone(key="cone1") # Half cone (180 degrees) Cone(args=(1, 1, 8, 1, False, 0, 3.14159), key="half-cone") """ tag = "Cone"
[docs]class Circle(SceneElement): """ Creates a circle (flat disc) geometry. :param args: Geometry parameters [radius, segments, thetaStart, thetaLength] :type args: tuple[float, int, float, float], optional, default (1, 8, 0, 2Ï€) **Geometry Parameters:** - **radius**: Radius of the circle - **segments**: Number of segments (3-128), minimum 3 - **thetaStart**: Start angle for first segment (radians, 0-2Ï€) - **thetaLength**: Central angle of the circular sector (radians, 0-2Ï€) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Circle # Full circle Circle(key="circle1") # Semi-circle Circle(args=(1, 32, 0, 3.14159), key="semi-circle") """ tag = "Circle"
[docs]class Cylinder(SceneElement): """ Creates a cylinder geometry. :param args: Geometry parameters [radiusTop, radiusBottom, height, radialSegments, heightSegments, openEnded, thetaStart, thetaLength] :type args: tuple[float, float, float, int, int, bool, float, float], optional, default (1, 1, 1, 8, 1, False, 0, 2Ï€) **Geometry Parameters:** - **radiusTop**: Radius of the cylinder at the top - **radiusBottom**: Radius of the cylinder at the bottom - **height**: Height of the cylinder - **radialSegments**: Number of segmented faces around the circumference (3-128) - **heightSegments**: Number of segmented faces along the height (1-64) - **openEnded**: Whether the ends of the cylinder are open or capped - **thetaStart**: Start angle for first segment (radians, 0-2Ï€) - **thetaLength**: Central angle of the circular sector (radians, 0-2Ï€) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Cylinder # Simple cylinder Cylinder(key="cylinder1") # Cone-like cylinder (different top/bottom radii) Cylinder(args=(0.5, 1, 2, 16, 1, False, 0, 6.28), key="tapered") """ tag = "Cylinder"
[docs]class Dodecahedron(SceneElement): """ Creates a dodecahedron geometry (12-faced polyhedron). :param args: Geometry parameters [radius, detail] :type args: tuple[float, int], optional, default (1, 0) **Geometry Parameters:** - **radius**: Radius of the dodecahedron - **detail**: Level of subdivision (0-5), higher values create more faces Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Dodecahedron # Simple dodecahedron Dodecahedron(key="dodeca1") # High-poly subdivided dodecahedron Dodecahedron(args=(1, 3), key="dodeca2") """ tag = "Dodecahedron"
[docs]class Edges(SceneElement): """ Creates edges geometry from another geometry. :param args: Geometry parameters [geometry, thresholdAngle] :type args: tuple[any, float], optional **Geometry Parameters:** - **geometry**: Source geometry to extract edges from - **thresholdAngle**: Angle threshold in degrees (0-180) for edge detection Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Edges Edges(args=(geometry, 15), key="edges1") """ tag = "Edges"
[docs]class Extrude(SceneElement): """ Creates extruded geometry from 2D shapes. :param shapes: 2D shape(s) to extrude :type shapes: any :param options: Extrusion parameters :type options: dict, optional **Options Parameters:** - **curveSegments**: Number of curve segments (default: 12) - **steps**: Number of steps along extrusion depth (default: 1) - **depth**: Extrusion depth (default: 1) - **bevelEnabled**: Enable beveling (default: True) - **bevelThickness**: Bevel thickness (default: 0.2) - **bevelSize**: Bevel size (default: 0.1) - **bevelOffset**: Bevel offset (default: 0) - **bevelSegments**: Number of bevel segments (default: 3) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Extrude Extrude( shapes=shape, options=dict(depth=2, bevelEnabled=True), key="extrude1" ) """ tag = "Extrude"
[docs]class Icosahedron(SceneElement): """ Creates an icosahedron geometry (20-faced polyhedron). :param args: Geometry parameters [radius, detail] :type args: tuple[float, int], optional, default (1, 0) **Geometry Parameters:** - **radius**: Radius of the icosahedron - **detail**: Level of subdivision (0-5), higher values create more faces Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Icosahedron # Simple icosahedron Icosahedron(key="icosa1") # Subdivided sphere-like icosahedron Icosahedron(args=(1, 2), key="icosa2") """ tag = "Icosahedron"
[docs]class Lathe(SceneElement): """ Creates geometry by rotating a 2D profile around an axis. :param args: Geometry parameters [points, segments, phiStart, phiLength] :type args: tuple[list, int, float, float], optional, default ([], 12, 0, 2Ï€) **Geometry Parameters:** - **points**: Array of 2D points defining the profile to rotate - **segments**: Number of circumferential segments (3-128) - **phiStart**: Start angle for rotation (radians, 0-2Ï€) - **phiLength**: Angle of rotation (radians, 0-2Ï€) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Lathe points = [[0, 0], [1, 0.5], [0.5, 1]] Lathe(args=(points, 32, 0, 6.28), key="lathe1") """ tag = "Lathe"
[docs]class Octahedron(SceneElement): """ Creates an octahedron geometry (8-faced polyhedron). :param args: Geometry parameters [radius, detail] :type args: tuple[float, int], optional, default (1, 0) **Geometry Parameters:** - **radius**: Radius of the octahedron - **detail**: Level of subdivision (0-5), higher values create more faces Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Octahedron # Simple octahedron Octahedron(key="octa1") # Subdivided octahedron Octahedron(args=(1, 2), key="octa2") """ tag = "Octahedron"
[docs]class Plane(SceneElement): """ Creates a plane (flat rectangle) geometry. :param args: Geometry parameters [width, height, widthSegments, heightSegments] :type args: tuple[float, float, int, int], optional, default (1, 1, 1, 1) **Geometry Parameters:** - **width**: Width of the plane along X axis - **height**: Height of the plane along Y axis - **widthSegments**: Number of segmented faces along the width (1-100) - **heightSegments**: Number of segmented faces along the height (1-100) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Plane # Simple plane Plane(key="plane1") # High-poly plane (useful for displacement mapping) Plane(args=(10, 10, 50, 50), key="terrain") """ tag = "Plane"
[docs]class Polyhedron(SceneElement): """ Creates a custom polyhedron geometry from vertices and indices. :param args: Geometry parameters [vertices, indices, radius, detail] :type args: tuple[list[float], list[int], float, int], optional, default ([], [], 1, 0) **Geometry Parameters:** - **vertices**: Flat array of vertex coordinates [x1,y1,z1, x2,y2,z2, ...] - **indices**: Flat array of face indices - **radius**: Radius of the polyhedron - **detail**: Level of subdivision (0-5) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Polyhedron vertices = [1, 1, 1, -1, -1, 1, -1, 1, -1, 1, -1, -1] indices = [2, 1, 0, 0, 3, 2, 1, 3, 0, 2, 3, 1] Polyhedron(args=(vertices, indices, 1, 0), key="poly1") """ tag = "Polyhedron"
[docs]class Ring(SceneElement): """ Creates a ring (flat annulus) geometry. :param args: Geometry parameters [innerRadius, outerRadius, thetaSegments, phiSegments, thetaStart, thetaLength] :type args: tuple[float, float, int, int, float, float], optional, default (0.5, 1, 8, 1, 0, 2Ï€) **Geometry Parameters:** - **innerRadius**: Inner radius of the ring - **outerRadius**: Outer radius of the ring - **thetaSegments**: Number of segments around the circumference (3-128) - **phiSegments**: Number of segments along the radius (1-32) - **thetaStart**: Start angle for first segment (radians, 0-2Ï€) - **thetaLength**: Central angle of the circular sector (radians, 0-2Ï€) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Ring # Simple ring Ring(key="ring1") # Thick ring with high detail Ring(args=(0.3, 1, 64, 8, 0, 6.28), key="ring2") """ tag = "Ring"
[docs]class Shape(SceneElement): """ Creates 2D shape geometry from paths. :param args: Geometry parameters [shapes, curveSegments] :type args: tuple[any, int], optional **Geometry Parameters:** - **shapes**: Shape definition or array of shapes - **curveSegments**: Number of curve segments (1-100) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Shape Shape(args=(shape, 12), key="shape1") """ tag = "Shape"
[docs]class Sphere(SceneElement): """ Creates a sphere geometry. :param args: Geometry parameters [radius, widthSegments, heightSegments, phiStart, phiLength, thetaStart, thetaLength] :type args: tuple[float, int, int, float, float, float, float], optional, default (1, 32, 16, 0, 2π, 0, π) **Geometry Parameters:** - **radius**: Radius of the sphere - **widthSegments**: Number of horizontal segments (3-128) - **heightSegments**: Number of vertical segments (2-64) - **phiStart**: Horizontal starting angle (radians, 0-2π) - **phiLength**: Horizontal sweep angle (radians, 0-2π) - **thetaStart**: Vertical starting angle (radians, 0-π) - **thetaLength**: Vertical sweep angle (radians, 0-π) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Sphere # Simple sphere Sphere(key="sphere1") # High-poly sphere Sphere(args=(1, 64, 32), key="sphere2") # Hemisphere Sphere(args=(1, 32, 16, 0, 6.28, 0, 1.57), key="hemisphere") """ tag = "Sphere"
[docs]class Tetrahedron(SceneElement): """ Creates a tetrahedron geometry (4-faced polyhedron). :param args: Geometry parameters [radius, detail] :type args: tuple[float, int], optional, default (1, 0) **Geometry Parameters:** - **radius**: Radius of the tetrahedron - **detail**: Level of subdivision (0-5), higher values create more faces Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Tetrahedron # Simple tetrahedron Tetrahedron(key="tetra1") # Subdivided tetrahedron Tetrahedron(args=(1, 2), key="tetra2") """ tag = "Tetrahedron"
[docs]class Torus(SceneElement): """ Creates a torus (donut) geometry. :param args: Geometry parameters [radius, tube, radialSegments, tubularSegments, arc] :type args: tuple[float, float, int, int, float], optional, default (1, 0.4, 8, 6, 2Ï€) **Geometry Parameters:** - **radius**: Radius from the center of the torus to the center of the tube - **tube**: Radius of the tube - **radialSegments**: Number of segments around the tube (3-64) - **tubularSegments**: Number of segments around the torus (3-128) - **arc**: Central angle of the torus (radians, 0-2Ï€) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Torus # Simple torus Torus(key="torus1") # Thin high-detail torus Torus(args=(2, 0.2, 16, 100, 6.28), key="torus2") """ tag = "Torus"
[docs]class TorusKnot(SceneElement): """ Creates a torus knot geometry. :param args: Geometry parameters [radius, tube, tubularSegments, radialSegments, p, q] :type args: tuple[float, float, int, int, int, int], optional, default (1, 0.4, 64, 8, 2, 3) **Geometry Parameters:** - **radius**: Radius of the torus - **tube**: Radius of the tube - **tubularSegments**: Number of segments along the tube (3-256) - **radialSegments**: Number of segments around the tube (3-32) - **p**: Number of times the knot winds around the torus (1-10) - **q**: Number of times the knot winds through the torus hole (1-10) Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import TorusKnot # Simple torus knot TorusKnot(key="knot1") # Complex knot pattern TorusKnot(args=(1, 0.3, 128, 16, 5, 7), key="knot2") """ tag = "TorusKnot"
[docs]class Tube(SceneElement): """ Creates a tube geometry along a path. :param args: Geometry parameters [path, tubularSegments, radius, radialSegments, closed] :type args: tuple[any, int, float, int, bool], optional, default (None, 64, 1, 8, False) **Geometry Parameters:** - **path**: 3D curve path defining the tube's centerline - **tubularSegments**: Number of segments along the tube (2-256) - **radius**: Radius of the tube - **radialSegments**: Number of segments around the tube (2-32) - **closed**: Whether the tube forms a closed loop Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Tube Tube(args=(path, 64, 0.5, 8, False), key="tube1") """ tag = "Tube"
[docs]class Fog(SceneElement): """ Fog is a scene element that adds fog to the scene. This can be used to approximate depth. Args: color: The color of the fog. near: The distance to the near plane. far: The distance to the far plane. Example Usage: Fog(color="green", near=3, far=7) """ tag = "fog" def __init__(self, *, children=None, color=None, near=None, far=None, **kwargs): assert children is None, "Fog does not support children." super().__init__(attach="fog", key="fog", color=color, near=near, far=far, **kwargs)
[docs]class Wireframe(SceneElement): """ Creates wireframe geometry from another geometry. :param args: Geometry parameters [geometry] :type args: tuple[any], optional **Geometry Parameters:** - **geometry**: Source geometry to convert to wireframe Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Wireframe Wireframe(args=(geometry,), key="wireframe1") """ tag = "Wireframe"
[docs]class Splat(SceneElement): tag = "Splat"
[docs]class LumaSplats(SceneElement): tag = "Splats"
[docs]class SparkSplats(SceneElement): tag = "SparkSplats"
[docs]class Pcd(SceneElement): """ Represents a PCD (Point Cloud Data) element in a scene. The Pcd class serves as a specialized scene element to handle PCD data. It inherits from the base SceneElement class and is used to define and represent point cloud data within the scene structure. The tag attribute is predefined as "Pcd" to denote its type in the scene representation. :param src: The source of the PCD. Can be a url or a local file. :type src: str, optional :param text: The text content of the PCD, allow one to load a scene from a string. :type text: str, optional :param buff: The binary content of the PCD file. This is the most efficient, because you are sending binaries.. :type buff: bytes, optional :param encoding: The encoding of the PCD file. Defaults to 'ascii'. :type encoding: str, optional :param size: Optional float that sets the size of the points in the point cloud. :type size: float, optional :param matrix: Optional 4x4 transformation matrix (16 values) to position and orient the point cloud. :type matrix: tuple[float, ...] :param hide: Optional flag to hide the point cloud. Defaults to False. :type hide: bool, optional """ tag = "Pcd"
[docs]class CameraView(SceneElement): """CameraView for rendering from arbitrary camera poses. :param fov: The vertical field of view of the camera. Defaults to 50. :type fov: float, optional :param width: The width of the camera image. Defaults to 320. :type width: int, optional :param height: The height of the camera image. Defaults to 240. :type height: int, optional :param key: The key of the camera view. Defaults to "ego". :type key: str, optional :param position: The position of the camera. Defaults to [0, 0, 0]. :type position: List[float], optional :param rotation: The rotation of the camera. Defaults to [0, 0, 0] :type rotation: List[float], optional :param stream: The stream of the camera. Defaults to "ondemand". :type stream: str, optional :param fps: The frames per second of the camera. Defaults to 30. :type fps: int, optional :param near: The near field of the camera. Defaults to 0.1. :type near: float, optional :param far: The far field of the camera. Defaults to 20. :type far: float, optional :param renderDepth: Whether to render depth. If set, returns value["depthFrame"]. Defaults to True. :type renderDepth: bool, optional :param showFrustum: Whether to show the frustum. Defaults to True. :type showFrustum: bool, optional :param downsample: The downsample rate. Defaults to 1. :type downsample: int, optional :param distanceToCamera: The distance to the camera. Defaults to 2. :type distanceToCamera: float, optional """ tag = "CameraView"
[docs]class SceneBackground(Image, SceneElement): """ Sets the background of the scene to a static image or texture. Uses Three.js scene.background property to display an environment image. Suitable for static backgrounds like skyboxes or HDRI environments. For video backgrounds or high frame rate updates, use ImageBackground instead. :param src: URL or path to the background image :type src: str :param backgroundIntensity: Intensity multiplier for the background (used in path tracing) :type backgroundIntensity: float, optional, default -0.5 :param backgroundBlurriness: Blur amount for the background (0-1) :type backgroundBlurriness: float, optional, default 0.0 Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import SceneBackground # Simple image background SceneBackground( src="https://example.com/skybox.jpg", key="bg1" ) # HDRI environment with blur SceneBackground( src="studio.hdr", backgroundBlurriness=0.3, key="bg2" ) """ tag = "SceneBackground"
[docs]class ImageBackground(Image, SceneElement): """ Sets the background to a dynamically updating image plane. Uses a camera-facing plane to display images, supporting high frame rates and video streams. The plane always faces the camera to maintain the background effect. :param src: URL or path to the background image/video :type src: str :param distance: Distance from camera to the background plane :type distance: float, optional :param scale: Scale of the background plane :type scale: float, optional Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import ImageBackground # Static image background ImageBackground( src="background.jpg", key="bg1" ) # Video background ImageBackground( src="background_video.mp4", key="bg2" ) """ tag = "ImageBackground"
[docs]class HUDPlane(Image, SceneElement): """ Head-up display plane that always faces the camera. Creates a plane that automatically orients itself to face the camera, similar to a billboard. Useful for UI elements, annotations, or information displays that should always be visible to the user. :param distanceToCamera: Distance from camera to the plane :type distanceToCamera: float, optional, default 10 :param aspect: Aspect ratio (width/height) of the plane :type aspect: float, optional :param height: Height of the plane in world units :type height: float, optional :param position: Position [x, y, z] offset from camera :type position: tuple[float, float, float], optional :param rotation: Rotation [x, y, z] in radians :type rotation: tuple[float, float, float], optional :param fixed: Whether the plane stays fixed in screen space :type fixed: bool, optional, default False :param layers: Render layer for VR/AR contexts :type layers: int, optional Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import HUDPlane # Simple HUD plane HUDPlane( distanceToCamera=5, height=1, key="hud1" ) """ tag = "HUDPlane"
[docs]class VideoMaterial(Image, SceneElement): """ Material for displaying video from a URL. Loads video from a file or URL and creates a material that can be applied to meshes. The video plays automatically when loaded. :param src: URL or path to the video file :type src: str :param loop: Whether to loop the video :type loop: bool, optional, default True :param autoplay: Start playing automatically :type autoplay: bool, optional, default True Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import VideoMaterial VideoMaterial( src="video.mp4", loop=True, key="video-mat" ) """ tag = "VideoMaterial"
[docs]class WebRTCVideoMaterial(Image, SceneElement): """ Material for displaying real-time video from WebRTC media stream. Creates a material that displays live video from a WebRTC connection, useful for video conferencing, camera feeds, or screen sharing. :param stream: WebRTC media stream ID or configuration :type stream: str | dict Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import WebRTCVideoMaterial WebRTCVideoMaterial( stream="camera-stream", key="webrtc-mat" ) """ tag = "WebRTCVideoMaterial"
[docs]class VideoPlane(Image, SceneElement): """ Plane for displaying video content that faces the camera. Combines HUDPlane behavior with video playback. The plane automatically faces the camera and displays video from a file or URL. :param src: URL or path to the video file :type src: str :param distanceToCamera: Distance from camera to the video plane :type distanceToCamera: float, optional, default 10 :param height: Height of the video plane :type height: float, optional :param loop: Whether to loop the video :type loop: bool, optional, default True :param autoplay: Start playing automatically :type autoplay: bool, optional, default True Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import VideoPlane VideoPlane( src="video.mp4", distanceToCamera=5, height=2, key="video1" ) """ tag = "VideoPlane"
[docs]class WebRTCVideoPlane(SceneElement): """ Plane for displaying WebRTC video stream that faces the camera. Displays real-time video from WebRTC on a camera-facing plane. Ideal for video calls, live camera feeds, or screen sharing. :param stream: WebRTC media stream ID or configuration :type stream: str | dict :param distanceToCamera: Distance from camera to the plane :type distanceToCamera: float, optional, default 10 :param height: Height of the video plane :type height: float, optional Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import WebRTCVideoPlane WebRTCVideoPlane( stream="camera-feed", distanceToCamera=3, height=1.5, key="webrtc-video" ) """ tag = "WebRTCVideoPlane"
[docs]class StereoVideoPlane(Image, SceneElement): """ Plane for displaying stereoscopic (3D) video content. Displays side-by-side or top-bottom stereoscopic video for VR applications. Each eye sees the appropriate half of the video for 3D effect. :param src: URL or path to the stereoscopic video file :type src: str :param distanceToCamera: Distance from camera to the plane :type distanceToCamera: float, optional, default 10 :param height: Height of the video plane :type height: float, optional :param layout: Stereo layout ("side-by-side" or "top-bottom") :type layout: str, optional, default "side-by-side" Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import StereoVideoPlane StereoVideoPlane( src="stereo_video.mp4", layout="side-by-side", key="stereo-video" ) """ tag = "StereoVideoPlane"
[docs]class WebRTCStereoVideoPlane(SceneElement): """ Plane for displaying stereoscopic WebRTC video stream. Combines WebRTC streaming with stereoscopic video display for real-time 3D video in VR applications. :param stream: WebRTC media stream ID or configuration :type stream: str | dict :param distanceToCamera: Distance from camera to the plane :type distanceToCamera: float, optional, default 10 :param height: Height of the video plane :type height: float, optional :param layout: Stereo layout ("side-by-side" or "top-bottom") :type layout: str, optional, default "side-by-side" Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import WebRTCStereoVideoPlane WebRTCStereoVideoPlane( stream="stereo-camera", layout="side-by-side", key="webrtc-stereo" ) """ tag = "WebRTCStereoVideoPlane"
[docs]class ImagePlane(Image, SceneElement): """ Displays a static image on a plane in 3D space. Creates a textured plane for displaying images at specific positions and orientations in the 3D scene. Unlike ImageBackground, this plane has a fixed position in world space. :param src: URL or path to the image file :type src: str :param position: Position [x, y, z] of the image plane :type position: tuple[float, float, float], optional :param rotation: Rotation [x, y, z] in radians :type rotation: tuple[float, float, float], optional :param scale: Scale of the image plane :type scale: float | tuple[float, float, float], optional :param opacity: Transparency of the image (0-1) :type opacity: float, optional, default 1.0 Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import ImagePlane # Simple image plane ImagePlane( src="image.png", position=[0, 1, -2], key="img1" ) # Rotated and scaled image ImagePlane( src="poster.jpg", position=[2, 1.5, -1], rotation=[0, 0.5, 0], scale=2, key="img2" ) """ tag = "ImagePlane"
[docs]class Group(SceneElement): """ Container for grouping multiple 3D objects together. Groups allow you to transform (move, rotate, scale) multiple objects as a single unit. Changes to the group's position, rotation, or scale affect all children. :param position: Position [x, y, z] of the group origin :type position: tuple[float, float, float], optional :param rotation: Rotation [x, y, z] in radians :type rotation: tuple[float, float, float], optional :param scale: Scale of the group :type scale: float | tuple[float, float, float], optional :param children: Child elements to include in the group :type children: list, optional Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Group, Box, Sphere # Group multiple objects Group( Box(position=[-0.5, 0, 0], key="box1"), Sphere(position=[0.5, 0, 0], key="sphere1"), position=[0, 1, 0], rotation=[0, 0.5, 0], key="group1" ) """ tag = "VuerGroup"
[docs]class HemisphereLight(SceneElement): """ Creates a hemisphere light that simulates ambient outdoor lighting. Hemisphere lights emit light from directly above and below, with different colors for sky and ground. This creates more realistic outdoor lighting than ambient light alone. :param skyColor: Color of light from above :type skyColor: str, optional, default "#ffffff" :param groundColor: Color of light from below :type groundColor: str, optional, default "#ffffff" :param intensity: Light intensity :type intensity: float, optional, default 1.0 :param helper: Show visual helper for debugging :type helper: bool, optional, default False :param hide: Hide the light :type hide: bool, optional, default False Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import HemisphereLight # Basic hemisphere light HemisphereLight(key="hemi1") # Outdoor-style lighting (blue sky, brown ground) HemisphereLight( skyColor="#87CEEB", groundColor="#8B4513", intensity=0.6, key="hemi2" ) """ tag = "HemisphereLight"
[docs]class HemisphereLightStage(SceneElement): """ Composite lighting component that provides a complete default lighting setup. In the default rendering mode, this component creates: - A HemisphereLight for ambient outdoor-style lighting - A DirectionalLight for shadows and directional illumination In pathtracer mode, it uses: - An AmbientLight - Area and spot lights optimized for path-traced rendering This matches the frontend's HemisphereLightStage component and provides consistent lighting across Python and frontend scene definitions. """ tag = "HemisphereLightStage"
[docs]class RectAreaLight(SceneElement): """ Creates a rectangular area light source. Area lights emit light from a rectangular surface, producing soft, realistic shadows. Ideal for simulating windows, light panels, or studio lighting. :param color: Color of the light :type color: str, optional, default "#ffffff" :param intensity: Light intensity :type intensity: float, optional, default 1.0 :param width: Width of the light panel :type width: float, optional, default 1.0 :param height: Height of the light panel :type height: float, optional, default 1.0 :param lookAt: Target position [x, y, z] for the light to face :type lookAt: tuple[float, float, float], optional, default [0, 0, 0] :param helper: Show visual helper for debugging :type helper: bool, optional, default False :param hide: Hide the light :type hide: bool, optional, default False Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import RectAreaLight # Simple area light RectAreaLight( position=[0, 2, 0], key="area1" ) # Large soft light panel RectAreaLight( width=4, height=2, intensity=2, position=[0, 3, -2], lookAt=[0, 0, 0], key="area2" ) """ tag = "RectAreaLight"
[docs]class Stage(SceneElement): """ Creates a pre-configured lighting stage setup. Provides automatic three-point lighting (key, fill, rim) commonly used in studio and product visualization. Simplifies lighting setup for common scenarios. Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Stage Stage(key="stage1") """ tag = "Stage"
[docs]class Gamepad(SceneElement): """ Gamepad input controller component. Captures standard gamepad (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation controllers) input and sends it via websocket to the Python backend. :param index: Gamepad index to monitor (for multiple connected gamepads) :type index: int, optional, default 0 """ tag = "Gamepad"
[docs]class KeyboardMonitor(SceneElement): """ Monitors keyboard events in the browser and sends them to Python backend. The KeyboardMonitor component listens for keyboard events (keydown, keyup, keypress) and transmits event details including key codes, modifier states, and repeat information through the WebSocket connection. :param enableKeyDown: Enable monitoring of keydown events :type enableKeyDown: bool, optional, default False :param enableKeyUp: Enable monitoring of keyup events :type enableKeyUp: bool, optional, default False :param enableKeyPress: Enable monitoring of keypress events :type enableKeyPress: bool, optional, default False Event payload includes: - **key**: Character value of the key pressed - **code**: Physical key code (e.g., 'KeyA', 'Space', 'ArrowUp') - **shiftKey**, **ctrlKey**, **altKey**, **metaKey**: Modifier key states - **repeat**: Whether key is being held down - **isComposing**: Whether key is part of a composition session Example Usage:: @app.spawn(start=True) async def main(session): session.set @ Scene( KeyboardMonitor( enableKeyDown=True, enableKeyUp=True, key="keyboard-monitor" ) ) # Handle keyboard events async for event in session.listen(): if event.etype in ["KeyDown", "KeyUp"]: print(f"Key: {event.value['key']}, Code: {event.value['code']}") print(f"Modifiers: Shift={event.value['shiftKey']}, " f"Ctrl={event.value['ctrlKey']}, " f"Alt={event.value['altKey']}") """ tag = "KeyboardMonitor"
[docs]class DirectionalLight(SceneElement): """ Creates a directional light that simulates sunlight. Directional lights emit parallel rays from an infinite distance, like sunlight. The position determines the direction of the light rays. :param color: Color of the light :type color: str, optional, default "#ffffff" :param intensity: Light intensity :type intensity: float, optional, default 0.5 :param helper: Show visual helper for debugging :type helper: bool, optional, default False :param hide: Hide the light :type hide: bool, optional, default False Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import DirectionalLight # Simple sun-like light DirectionalLight( position=[5, 5, 5], intensity=1.0, key="sun" ) # Warm sunset lighting DirectionalLight( position=[10, 3, 0], color="#FFA500", intensity=0.8, key="sunset" ) """ tag = "DirectionalLight"
[docs]class PointLight(SceneElement): """ Creates a point light that emits in all directions from a point. Point lights simulate light bulbs or other omnidirectional light sources. Light intensity decreases with distance. :param color: Color of the light :type color: str, optional, default "#ffffff" :param intensity: Light intensity :type intensity: float, optional, default 20 :param radius: Visual radius of the light sphere (if showSphere is True) :type radius: float, optional, default 0.1 :param showSphere: Show sphere visualization at light position :type showSphere: bool, optional, default False :param helper: Show visual helper for debugging :type helper: bool, optional, default False :param hide: Hide the light :type hide: bool, optional, default False Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import PointLight # Simple point light PointLight( position=[0, 2, 0], key="bulb1" ) # Colored light with sphere visualization PointLight( position=[1, 1, 1], color="#ff0000", intensity=30, showSphere=True, key="bulb2" ) """ tag = "PointLight"
[docs]class SpotLight(SceneElement): """ Creates a spotlight that emits light in a cone. Spotlights are useful for focused lighting effects, stage lighting, or flashlight simulations. :param color: Color of the light :type color: str, optional, default "#ffffff" :param intensity: Light intensity :type intensity: float, optional, default 0.5 :param distance: Maximum range of the light (0 = infinite) :type distance: float, optional, default 0 :param angle: Maximum cone angle in radians (max: π/2) :type angle: float, optional, default π/3 :param penumbra: Softness of the cone edge (0-1) :type penumbra: float, optional, default 0 :param decay: Light falloff rate with distance :type decay: float, optional, default 2 :param helper: Show visual helper for debugging :type helper: bool, optional, default False :param hide: Hide the light :type hide: bool, optional, default False Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import SpotLight import math # Simple spotlight SpotLight( position=[0, 3, 0], key="spot1" ) # Focused spotlight with soft edges SpotLight( position=[2, 4, 2], angle=math.pi / 6, # 30 degrees penumbra=0.5, intensity=1.5, key="spot2" ) """ tag = "SpotLight"
[docs]class AmbientLight(SceneElement): """ Creates uniform ambient lighting from all directions. Ambient lights illuminate all objects equally without shadows or directionality. Use sparingly as too much ambient light can make scenes look flat. :param color: Color of the light :type color: str, optional, default "#ffffff" :param intensity: Light intensity :type intensity: float, optional, default 0.5 :param hide: Hide the light :type hide: bool, optional, default False Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import AmbientLight # Subtle ambient fill light AmbientLight( intensity=0.3, key="ambient1" ) # Warm ambient lighting AmbientLight( color="#FFF5E1", intensity=0.4, key="ambient2" ) """ tag = "AmbientLight"
[docs]class Html(SceneElement): """ Usage:: as='div' // Wrapping element (default: 'div') wrapperClass // The className of the wrapping element (default: undefined) prepend // Project content behind the canvas (default: false) center // Adds a -50%/-50% css transform (default: false) [ignored in transform mode] fullscreen // Aligns to the upper-left corner, fills the screen (default:false) [ignored in transform mode] distanceFactor={10} // If set (default: undefined), children will be scaled by this factor, and also by distance to a PerspectiveCamera / zoom by a OrthographicCamera. zIndexRange={[100, 0]} // Z-order range (default=[16777271, 0]) portal={domnodeRef} // Reference to target container (default=undefined) transform // If true, applies matrix3d transformations (default=false) sprite // Renders as sprite, but only in transform mode (default=false) calculatePosition={(el: Object3D, camera: Camera, size: { width: number; height: number }) => number[]} // Override default positioning function. (default=undefined) [ignored in transform mode] occlude={[ref]} // Can be true or a Ref<Object3D>[], true occludes the entire scene (default: undefined) onOcclude={(visible) => null} // Callback when the visibility changes (default: undefined) {...groupProps} // All THREE.Group props are valid {...divProps} // All HTMLDivElement props are valid """ tag = "Html"
[docs]class Pivot(SceneElement): """ Creates a pivot point for rotation and transformation. A Pivot acts as a transformation anchor, allowing objects to rotate around a specific point rather than their own center. Useful for mechanical joints, doors, or any object that rotates around an axis. :param position: Position [x, y, z] of the pivot point :type position: tuple[float, float, float], optional :param rotation: Initial rotation [x, y, z] in radians :type rotation: tuple[float, float, float], optional :param children: Child elements that rotate around this pivot :type children: list, optional Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Pivot, Box # Door rotating around left edge Pivot( Box(position=[0.5, 0, 0], args=(1, 2, 0.1), key="door"), position=[-2, 0, 0], rotation=[0, 1.57, 0], # 90 degrees open key="door-pivot" ) """ tag = "Pivot"
[docs]class Movable(SceneElement): """A universal component that can be grabbed and moved using pointers, hands, controllers. :param offset: Optional [x, y, z] offset from the position. Defaults to [0, 0, 0]. :param position: Optional [x, y, z] position. Defaults to [0, 1, -1]. :param quaternion: Optional [x, y, z, w] quaternion rotation. :param rotation: Optional [x, y, z] euler rotation. :param scale: Optional float or [x, y, z] scale factor. Defaults to 0.1. :param handle: Optional float or [x, y, z] handle size. Overrides scale for the handle geometry. :param showFrame: Optional boolean to show coordinate frame. Defaults to True. :param wireframe: Optional boolean for wireframe rendering. Defaults to False. :param localRotation: Optional boolean to use local rotation. Defaults to False. The component can be grabbed using: - Hand pinch gestures (left/right hand) - Controller trigger buttons (left/right controller) When grabbed, the component follows the hand/controller movement and rotation. A coordinate frame can be displayed to visualize the current transformation. The component supports both AR and VR modes through the WebXR versions of these components. """ tag = "Movable" localRotation: bool = False
[docs]class Clickable(SceneElement): """A component wrapper that makes its children clickable and detects pointer interactions. Listen to click events using the event handler system to respond to user interactions. """ tag = "Clickable"
[docs]class Hands(SceneElement): """ .. admonition:: tip Setting stream to True Important: You need to set the `stream` option to `True` to start streaming the hand movement. The Hand component offers a way to stream the current pose of the hand to the server. You can get the full pose of the hands by listening to the `HAND_MOVE` event. You can add flags `left` and `right` to specify which hand you want to track. The returned data looks like the following: .. code-block:: typescript /** * Left and right pose are relative to the wrist transformations. */ export type HandsData = { left?: Float32Array; // 25 * 16 values. right?: Float32Array; // 25 * 16 values. leftState: HandState; rightState: HandState; }; export type HandState = { pinch: boolean; squeeze: boolean; tap: boolean; pinchValue: number; squeezeValue: number; tapValue: number; } **Matrix format** All 4x4 transform matrices used in WebGL are stored in 16-element `Float32Arrays`. The values are stored in the array in column-major order; that is, each column is written into the array top-down before moving to the next column to the right and writing it into the array. Therefore, for the array [a0, a1, a2, …, a13, a14, a15], the matrix looks like this: .. code-block:: ⌈ a0 a4 a8 a12 ⌉ | a1 a5 a9 a13 | | a2 a6 a10 a14 | ⌊ a3 a7 a11 a15 ⌋ For details, refer to the MDN documentation on [XR Rigid Body Transformation](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/XRRigidTransform/matrix) **Hand Landmarks** We follow the [XR Hand](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/XRHand) conventions, and return the landmarks in a single array of `25 * 16` values in the following order: .. list-table:: :widths: 40 10 40 10 :header-rows: 1 * - Hand joint - Index - Hand joint (continue) - Index * - wrist - 0 - middle-finger-phalanx-distal - 13 * - thumb-metacarpal - 1 - middle-finger-tip - 14 * - thumb-phalanx-proximal - 2 - ring-finger-metacarpal - 15 * - thumb-phalanx-distal - 3 - ring-finger-phalanx-proximal - 16 * - thumb-tip - 4 - ring-finger-phalanx-intermediate - 17 * - index-finger-metacarpal - 5 - ring-finger-phalanx-distal - 18 * - index-finger-phalanx-proximal - 6 - ring-finger-tip - 19 * - index-finger-phalanx-intermediate - 7 - pinky-finger-metacarpal - 20 * - index-finger-phalanx-distal - 8 - pinky-finger-phalanx-proximal - 21 * - index-finger-tip - 9 - pinky-finger-phalanx-intermediate - 22 * - middle-finger-metacarpal - 10 - pinky-finger-phalanx-distal - 23 * - middle-finger-phalanx-proximal - 11 - pinky-finger-tip - 24 * - middle-finger-phalanx-intermediate - 12 - - - - Usage Example: .. code-block:: python from vuer import Vuer, VuerSession from vuer.schemas import Hands from asyncio import sleep app = Vuer() @app.add_handler("HAND_MOVE") async def handler(event, session): print(f"Movement Event: key-{event.key}", event.value) @app.spawn(start=True) async def main(session: VuerSession): # Important: You need to set the `stream` option to `True` to start # streaming the hand movement. session.upsert @ Hands(stream=True, key="hands") while True: await sleep(1) """ tag = "Hands" def __init__( self, key="hands", # eventTypes=("squeeze",), stream=True, disableLeft=False, # disables the left data stream, also hides the hand. disableRight=False, # disables the right data stream, also hides the hand. hideLeft=False, # hides the hand, but still streams the data. hideRight=False, # hides the hand, but still streams the data. **kwargs, ): super().__init__( key=key, # eventTypes=eventTypes, stream=stream, disableLeft=disableLeft, disableRight=disableRight, hideLeft=hideLeft, hideRight=hideRight, **kwargs, )
[docs]class MotionControllers(SceneElement): """ MotionController for tracking XR controller poses and button states. :param key: Unique identifier for the controller. :type key: str, optional :param eventTypes: A tuple or list of events to track (e.g., "trigger", "squeeze"). :type eventTypes: tuple or list, optional :param stream: Whether to enable streaming of controller data. :type stream: bool, optional :param left: Boolean indicating if the left controller should be tracked. defaults to None. :type left: bool, optional :param right: Boolean indicating if the right controller should be tracked.defaults to None :type right: bool, optional """ tag = "MotionControllers" def __init__( self, key="motionControllers", eventTypes=("trigger", "squeeze"), stream=True, left=None, right=None, **kwargs, ): super().__init__( key=key, eventTypes=eventTypes, stream=stream, left=left, right=right, **kwargs, )
[docs]class Bodies(SceneElement): """ Bodies component for tracking full-body XR poses using the WebXR Body Tracking API. :param key: Unique identifier for the body tracking instance. :type key: str, optional :param stream: Whether to enable streaming of body pose data to the server. :type stream: bool, optional :param fps: Frames per second at which body pose data should be sent. :type fps: int, optional :param hideIndicate: Whether to hide all visual indicators for tracked joints while still tracking data. :type hideIndicate: bool, optional :param showFrame: Whether to display coordinate frames at each joint position. :type showFrame: bool, optional :param frameScale: Scale factor for the coordinate frames or joint markers. :type frameScale: float, optional """ tag = "Bodies" def __init__( self, key="body_tracking", stream=True, fps=30, hideIndicate=False, showFrame=True, frameScale=0.02, **kwargs, ): super().__init__( key=key, stream=stream, fps=fps, hideIndicate=hideIndicate, showFrame=showFrame, frameScale=frameScale, **kwargs, )
[docs]class WebXRMesh(SceneElement): """ WebXR Mesh Detection component for real-world environment geometry detection in AR sessions. This component enables detection and rendering of environmental geometry like walls, floors, and furniture in WebXR AR sessions. It supports automatic mesh change detection and on-demand RPC requests for mesh data. **Requirements:** - WebXR session must be initialized with 'mesh-detection' feature - Only works in immersive-ar mode - Device must support mesh detection API (e.g., Quest 3, ARCore) **Data Upload Modes:** 1. **Auto-Update Mode** (when `autoUpdate=True`, default): - Automatically detects mesh changes (new/updated/removed meshes) - Pushes updates to server only when changes occur - Server receives 'WEBXR_MESH_UPDATE' events with mesh data - Efficient: Only sends data when needed, not continuously - Set `autoUpdate=False` to disable automatic updates 2. **RPC Mode** (always active): - Server can request mesh data on-demand using `session.get_webxr_mesh()` - Component responds with latest mesh data immediately - Useful for one-time queries or specific timing requirements - Works regardless of `autoUpdate` setting **Mesh Data Structure:** Each detected mesh contains: - vertices: Float32Array of vertex positions (x, y, z coordinates) - indices: Uint32Array of triangle indices - semanticLabel: Optional semantic classification (e.g., "wall", "floor") - matrix: 16-element transformation matrix (4x4 in column-major order) Usage Example (Auto-Update Mode): .. code-block:: python from vuer import Vuer, VuerSession from vuer.schemas import WebXRMesh, Scene app = Vuer() @app.add_handler("WEBXR_MESH_UPDATE") async def handle_mesh_update(event, session): meshes = event.value.get('meshes', []) print(f"Mesh update: {len(meshes)} meshes") for mesh in meshes: print(f" Vertices: {len(mesh['vertices'])/3:.0f} points") print(f" Semantic: {mesh.get('semanticLabel', 'unknown')}") @app.spawn(start=True) async def main(session: VuerSession): session.set @ Scene( children=[ WebXRMesh( key="webxr-mesh", autoUpdate=True, # Enable auto-update (default) color="blue", opacity=0.15 ) ] ) await session.forever() Usage Example (RPC Mode Only): .. code-block:: python from vuer import Vuer, VuerSession from vuer.schemas import WebXRMesh, Scene from asyncio import sleep app = Vuer() @app.spawn(start=True) async def main(session: VuerSession): session.set @ Scene( children=[ WebXRMesh( key="webxr-mesh", autoUpdate=False, # Disable auto-update color="green", opacity=0.2 ) ] ) await sleep(2) # Wait for meshes to be detected # Request mesh data on-demand using RPC mesh_data = await session.get_webxr_mesh(key="webxr-mesh") meshes = mesh_data.value.get('meshes', []) print(f"Retrieved {len(meshes)} meshes") :param key: Unique identifier for the WebXR mesh component (default: "webxr-mesh") :type key: str :param color: Mesh material color (CSS color string or hex) :type color: str, optional :param opacity: Material opacity for solid mesh (default: 0.15, range: 0.0-1.0) :type opacity: float :param autoUpdate: Enable automatic updates when meshes change (default: True). When True, sends WEBXR_MESH_UPDATE events on changes. When False, only RPC mode is available. :type autoUpdate: bool """ tag = "WebXRMesh" def __init__( self, key="webxr-mesh", color=None, opacity=0.15, autoUpdate=True, **kwargs, ): super().__init__( key=key, color=color, opacity=opacity, autoUpdate=autoUpdate, **kwargs, )
[docs]class Obj(SceneElement): tag = "Obj" def __init__( self, src=None, mtl=None, text=None, buff=None, materials=None, **kwargs ): """ :param src: The source of the obj file. Can be a url or a local file. :type src: str :param mtl: The source of the mtl file. Can be a url or a local file. :type mtl: str :param text: The text content of the obj file, allow one to load a scene from a string. :type text: str :param buff: The binary content of the obj file. This is the most efficient, because you are sending binaries.. :type buff: bytes :param materials: A list of materials to be used for the obj file. :type materials: List[String] todo: In the future we probably want to enable the loading of multiple material files. """ self.src = src self.mtl = mtl self.text = text self.buff = buff self.materials = materials super().__init__(**kwargs)
[docs]class CoordsMarker(SceneElement): """Coordinates Marker Component. Args: position: A list of 3 numbers representing the position. rotation: A list of 3 numbers representing the rotation. matrix: A list of 16 numbers representing the matrix. Overrides position and rotation. scale: 1.0 headScale: 1.0 lod: Level of detail. The number of segments for the cone and the stem. """ tag = "CoordsMarker"
[docs]class Arrow(SceneElement): """Coordinates Marker Component. Args: matrix: A list of 16 numbers representing the matrix. Overrides position and rotation. position: A list of 3 numbers representing the position. rotation: A list of 3 numbers representing the rotation. scale: 1.0 headScale: 1.0 lod: Level of detail. The number of segments for the cone and the stem. """ tag = "Arrow"
[docs]class Ply(SceneElement): """ Loads and displays PLY (Polygon File Format) 3D models. PLY is a format for storing 3D point clouds and polygon meshes, commonly used for 3D scanning data and computer graphics. :param src: URL or path to the PLY file :type src: str, optional :param text: PLY file content as text string :type text: str, optional :param buff: Binary content of the PLY file :type buff: bytes, optional :param assets: Dictionary mapping texture names to blob URLs :type assets: dict[str, str], optional :param encoding: Text encoding for binary PLY files (default: "ascii") :type encoding: str, optional :param onLoad: Callback function or event name when model loads :type onLoad: callable | str, optional :param hide: Hide the model :type hide: bool, optional, default False Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Ply # Load PLY from URL Ply( src="https://example.com/model.ply", key="ply1" ) # Load PLY with texture assets Ply( src="scan.ply", assets={"texture.jpg": blob_url}, key="ply2" ) """ tag = "Ply"
[docs]class Glb(SceneElement): """Glb Component # this follows the material type :param materialType: Literal["basic", ...] :param material: { side=0: inside, side=1: outsie, side=2: both. } """ tag = "Glb"
[docs]class Urdf(SceneElement): """ Loads and displays a robot model from URDF (Unified Robot Description Format) file. URDF is the standard format for describing robot kinematics and dynamics. This component loads the URDF file and its associated mesh files (STL, DAE, OBJ, etc.) to create a 3D visualization of the robot. :param src: URL or path to the URDF file :type src: str :param text: URDF file content as text string (alternative to src) :type text: str, optional :param assets: Dictionary mapping file paths to blob URLs for mesh assets :type assets: dict[str, str], optional :param workingPath: Base path for resolving relative paths in URDF :type workingPath: str, optional :param jointValues: Dictionary of joint names to angles/positions for setting robot pose :type jointValues: dict[str, float], optional :param parseVisual: Parse visual geometry elements :type parseVisual: bool, optional, default True :param parseCollision: Parse collision geometry elements :type parseCollision: bool, optional, default False :param packages: ROS package path resolution (string path or dict mapping) :type packages: str | dict[str, str], optional :param color: Override color for all meshes :type color: str, optional :param material: Material properties for robot meshes :type material: dict, optional :param materialType: Type of material ("physical", "standard", etc.) :type materialType: str, optional Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Urdf # Load URDF from URL Urdf( src="https://example.com/robot.urdf", key="robot1" ) # Load URDF with joint configuration Urdf( src="/path/to/robot.urdf", jointValues={ "joint1": 0.5, "joint2": -0.3, "joint3": 1.2, }, key="robot2" ) # Load URDF with custom material Urdf( src="robot.urdf", material=dict( roughness=0.01, metalness=0.2, color="#cccccc" ), key="robot3" ) """ tag = "Urdf"
[docs]class Gripper(SceneElement): """ Creates a 3D robot gripper visualization with two parallel jaws. The gripper is rendered as a cylindrical body with two opposing jaw assemblies (left: blue, right: red). Useful for robotics visualization and teleoperation. :param color: Base color for the gripper body :type color: str, optional :param pinchWidth: Half-distance between gripper jaws (default: 0.04) :type pinchWidth: float, optional :param skeleton: Use skeletal (simplified) gripper model instead :type skeleton: bool, optional, default False :param axes: Show coordinate axes helper at gripper origin :type axes: bool, optional, default False :param showOrigin: Show green sphere at gripper origin point :type showOrigin: bool, optional, default True :param hide: Hide the gripper visualization :type hide: bool, optional, default False Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Gripper # Simple gripper Gripper(key="gripper1") # Gripper with custom jaw width Gripper(pinchWidth=0.06, key="gripper2") # Gripper with axes and custom color Gripper( color="#ff0000", axes=True, showOrigin=True, key="gripper3" ) """ tag = "Gripper"
[docs]class SkeletalGripper(SceneElement): """ Creates a simplified skeletal gripper visualization. A lightweight version of the Gripper component with simplified geometry, useful for performance-critical applications or when many grippers need to be rendered simultaneously. :param color: Color for the gripper :type color: str, optional :param pinchWidth: Half-distance between gripper jaws (default: 0.04) :type pinchWidth: float, optional :param hide: Hide the gripper visualization :type hide: bool, optional, default False Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import SkeletalGripper # Simple skeletal gripper SkeletalGripper(key="skel-gripper1") # Skeletal gripper with custom width SkeletalGripper(pinchWidth=0.05, key="skel-gripper2") """ tag = "SkeletalGripper"
[docs]class Grid(SceneElement): """ Creates a ground reference grid for spatial orientation. Displays a grid on the ground plane (XZ plane) to help visualize scale, position, and orientation in 3D space. Commonly used as a background element. Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import Grid, DefaultScene # Grid is included by default in DefaultScene DefaultScene(grid=True) # Manual grid placement Grid(key="custom-grid") """ tag = "Grid"
[docs]class GrabRender(SceneElement): """ Captures the current rendered frame from the canvas. A singleton component that grabs the current frame buffer and sends it to the Python backend. Useful for capturing screenshots or implementing custom rendering pipelines. This component is a singleton and should only be instantiated once per scene. The key is automatically set to "DEFAULT". Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import GrabRender # Add to scene to enable frame capture GrabRender() """ tag = "GrabRender" key = "DEFAULT"
[docs]class TimelineControls(SceneElement): tag = "TimelineControls"
[docs]class PointerControls(SceneElement): """ Enables pointer-based interaction with scene objects. Provides mouse/touch pointer controls for selecting and interacting with objects in the scene. Works with Clickable and Movable components. Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import PointerControls PointerControls(key="pointer-controls") """ tag = "PointerControls"
[docs]class RandomizedLight(SceneElement): """A randomized light that internally runs multiple lights and jiggles them. This component is typically paired with AccumulativeShadows for realistic soft shadows. When used with AccumulativeShadows, it automatically inherits the number of frames from the parent component. :param frames: How many frames to jiggle the lights. Defaults to 1. If used with AccumulativeShadows, frames will be inherited from there. :type frames: int :param position: Light position [x, y, z]. Defaults to [0, 0, 0]. :type position: List[float] :param radius: Radius of the jiggle - higher values create softer light. Defaults to 5. :type radius: float :param amount: Number of lights to use. Defaults to 8. :type amount: int :param intensity: Light intensity. Defaults to 1. :type intensity: float :param ambient: Ambient occlusion factor - lower values mean less AO. Can be mixed with directional light. Defaults to 0.5. :type ambient: float :param castShadow: Whether lights cast shadows. Defaults to True. :type castShadow: bool :param bias: Shadow bias value. Defaults to 0. :type bias: float :param mapSize: Shadow map size. Defaults to 512. :type mapSize: int :param size: Size of the shadow camera. Defaults to 10. :type size: float :param near: Shadow camera near plane. Defaults to 0.5. :type near: float :param far: Shadow camera far plane. Defaults to 500. :type far: float Example Usage:: RandomizedLight( frames=40, position=[5, 5, -10], radius=8, amount=8, intensity=1, ambient=0.5, castShadow=True ) """ tag = "RandomizedLight"
[docs]class AccumulativeShadows(SceneElement): """A planar, Y-up oriented shadow-catcher that accumulates soft shadows with zero performance impact after accumulation. The shadow-catcher can operate in temporal mode (accumulating over time) or instantaneous mode. It must be paired with light sources and scene objects that cast shadows as children. Works best with RandomizedLight components for realistic raycast-like shadows and ambient occlusion. :param frames: Number of frames to render. More frames yield cleaner results but take longer. Defaults to 40. :type frames: int :param blend: Controls the refresh ratio when frames=Infinity. Defaults to 100. :type blend: int :param limit: Limits rendered frames when frames=Infinity to regain performance once scene settles. Defaults to Infinity. :type limit: int :param scale: Scale of the shadow plane. No default. :type scale: float :param temporal: Whether to accumulate shadows over time (more performant but has visual regression). Defaults to False. :type temporal: bool :param opacity: Opacity of the shadow plane. Defaults to 1. :type opacity: float :param alphaTest: Threshold for discarding alpha pixels. Defaults to 0.65. :type alphaTest: float :param color: Shadow color. Defaults to black. :type color: str :param colorBlend: How much colors turn to black (0 is black). Defaults to 2. :type colorBlend: float :param resolution: Buffer resolution. Defaults to 1024. :type resolution: int Example Usage:: AccumulativeShadows( temporal=True, frames=100, scale=10, children=[ RandomizedLight(amount=8, position=[5, 5, -10]) ] ) """ tag = "AccumulativeShadows"
[docs]class Trail(SceneElement): """A declarative, three.MeshLine based Trails implementation. You can attach it to any mesh and it will give it a beautiful trail. :param width: Width of the line. Defaults to 0.2. :type width: float :param color: Color of the line. Defaults to 'hotpink'. :type color: str :param length: Length of the line. Defaults to 1. :type length: float :param decay: How fast the line fades away. Defaults to 1. :type decay: float :param local: Whether to use the target's world or local positions. Defaults to False. :type local: bool :param stride: Min distance between previous and current point. Defaults to 0. :type stride: float :param interval: Number of frames to wait before next calculation. Defaults to 1. :type interval: int :param target: Optional target. This object will produce the trail. :type target: Any :param attenuation: A function to define the width in each point along it. :type attenuation: callable Note: If `target` is not defined, Trail will use the first `Object3D` child as the target. You can optionally define a custom meshLineMaterial to use. Example Usage:: Trail( width=0.2, color='hotpink', length=1, decay=1, local=False, stride=0, interval=1 ) """ tag = "Trail"
[docs]class Center(SceneElement): """Centers its children by calculating their boundary box. The Center component automatically centers child elements by calculating their bounding box. It allows fine control over which axes to center along. :param top: Align to top edge instead of center on Y axis :type top: bool :param right: Align to right edge instead of center on X axis :type right: bool :param bottom: Align to bottom edge instead of center on Y axis :type bottom: bool :param left: Align to left edge instead of center on X axis :type left: bool :param front: Align to front edge instead of center on Z axis :type front: bool :param back: Align to back edge instead of center on Z axis :type back: bool :param disable: Disable centering on all axes :type disable: bool :param disableX: Disable centering on X axis :type disableX: bool :param disableY: Disable centering on Y axis :type disableY: bool :param disableZ: Disable centering on Z axis :type disableZ: bool :param precise: Use precise boundary box calculation (default: True) :type precise: bool Example Usage:: Center( top=True, left=True, children=[mesh] ) """ tag = "Center"
[docs]class Billboard(SceneElement): """ Renders its children as a billboard that always faces the camera. :param follow: Whether the billboard should follow the camera position (default: True) :type follow: bool, optional :param lockX: Lock rotation on the X axis (default: False) :type lockX: bool, optional :param lockY: Lock rotation on the Y axis (default: False) :type lockY: bool, optional :param lockZ: Lock rotation on the Z axis (default: False) :type lockZ: bool, optional Example Usage:: Billboard( follow=True, lockX=False, lockY=True, children=[mesh] ) """ tag = "Billboard" def __init__( self, *children, follow: bool = True, lockX: bool = False, lockY: bool = False, lockZ: bool = False, **kwargs, ): super().__init__( *children, follow=follow, lockX=lockX, lockY=lockY, lockZ=lockZ, **kwargs )
[docs]class Text(SceneElement): """ Renders 2D text in the scene with extensive styling and layout options. :param children: The text content to render. :type children: str :param characters: Restrict the set of characters to use for glyph generation. :type characters: str, optional :param color: Text color. :type color: str, optional :param fontSize: Font size in world units. :type fontSize: float, optional :param fontWeight: Font weight (number or string, e.g. 'bold'). :type fontWeight: int or str, optional :param fontStyle: Font style, either 'italic' or 'normal'. :type fontStyle: str, optional :param maxWidth: Maximum width of the text block before wrapping. :type maxWidth: float, optional :param lineHeight: Line height as a multiple of fontSize. :type lineHeight: float, optional :param letterSpacing: Additional spacing between letters. :type letterSpacing: float, optional :param textAlign: Text alignment: 'left', 'right', 'center', or 'justify'. :type textAlign: str, optional :param font: Font URL or name. :type font: str, optional :param anchorX: Horizontal anchor: number or 'left', 'center', 'right'. :type anchorX: float or str, optional :param anchorY: Vertical anchor: number or 'top', 'top-baseline', 'middle', 'bottom-baseline', 'bottom'. :type anchorY: float or str, optional :param clipRect: Rectangle [minX, minY, maxX, maxY] to clip text rendering. :type clipRect: list[float], optional :param depthOffset: Offset in Z to avoid z-fighting. :type depthOffset: float, optional :param direction: Text direction: 'auto', 'ltr', or 'rtl'. :type direction: str, optional :param overflowWrap: Wrapping behavior: 'normal' or 'break-word'. :type overflowWrap: str, optional :param whiteSpace: White space handling: 'normal', 'overflowWrap', or 'nowrap'. :type whiteSpace: str, optional :param outlineWidth: Outline width (number or string, e.g. '2px'). :type outlineWidth: float or str, optional :param outlineOffsetX: Outline X offset (number or string). :type outlineOffsetX: float or str, optional :param outlineOffsetY: Outline Y offset (number or string). :type outlineOffsetY: float or str, optional :param outlineBlur: Outline blur radius (number or string). :type outlineBlur: float or str, optional :param outlineColor: Outline color. :type outlineColor: str, optional :param outlineOpacity: Outline opacity (0-1). :type outlineOpacity: float, optional :param strokeWidth: Stroke width (number or string). :type strokeWidth: float or str, optional :param strokeColor: Stroke color. :type strokeColor: str, optional :param strokeOpacity: Stroke opacity (0-1). :type strokeOpacity: float, optional :param fillOpacity: Fill opacity (0-1). :type fillOpacity: float, optional :param sdfGlyphSize: SDF glyph size for rendering quality. :type sdfGlyphSize: int, optional :param debugSDF: Show SDF debug overlay. :type debugSDF: bool, optional :param glyphGeometryDetail: Level of detail for glyph geometry. :type glyphGeometryDetail: int, optional """ tag = "Text"
[docs]class Text3D(SceneElement): """Renders 3D text using ThreeJS's TextGeometry. Text3D will suspend while loading the font data. It requires fonts in JSON format generated through typeface.json, either as a path to a JSON file or a JSON object. If you face display issues try checking "Reverse font direction" in the typeface tool. :param font: Font URL or JSON object with font data :type font: str :param smooth: Merges vertices with a tolerance and calls computeVertexNormals :type smooth: float :param lineHeight: Line height in threejs units (default: 0) :type lineHeight: float :param letterSpacing: Letter spacing factor (default: 1) :type letterSpacing: float You can align the text using the Center component: .. code-block:: python Center( Text3D( "Hello world!", font="fonts/helvetiker.json", smooth=1, lineHeight=0.5, letterSpacing=-0.025 ) ) """ tag = "Text3D" def __init__( self, *text, font=None, smooth=None, lineHeight=0, letterSpacing=1, **kwargs ): super().__init__( *text, font=font, smooth=smooth, lineHeight=lineHeight, letterSpacing=letterSpacing, **kwargs, )
[docs]class BackgroundColor(SceneElement): """ Sets a solid color background for the scene. Changes the scene background to a uniform color. This is the simplest way to set a background and has minimal performance impact. :param color: Hex color string for the background :type color: str, optional, default "#131416" Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import BackgroundColor # Dark background BackgroundColor(color="#131416", key="bg") # White background BackgroundColor(color="#ffffff", key="bg") # Custom color BackgroundColor(color="#4A90E2", key="bg") """ tag = "BackgroundColor" def __init__(self, color="#131416", **kwargs): super().__init__(color=color, **kwargs)
[docs]class BBox(SceneElement): """ Renders a bounding box visualization using edge geometry. Displays a wireframe box defined by minimum and maximum corner points. Useful for visualizing spatial bounds, collision boxes, or regions of interest. :param min: Minimum corner coordinates {x, y, z} :type min: dict, optional, default {"x": -1, "y": -1, "z": -1} :param max: Maximum corner coordinates {x, y, z} :type max: dict, optional, default {"x": 1, "y": 1, "z": 1} :param color: Color of the bounding box edges :type color: str, optional, default "0xffffff" :param scale: Scale factor for the edges :type scale: float, optional, default 1.01 Example Usage:: from vuer.schemas import BBox # Simple bounding box BBox( min={"x": -1, "y": 0, "z": -1}, max={"x": 1, "y": 2, "z": 1}, key="bbox1" ) # Colored bounding box BBox( min={"x": -2, "y": -2, "z": -2}, max={"x": 2, "y": 2, "z": 2}, color="0xff0000", key="bbox2" ) """ tag = "BBox" def __init__( self, min=None, max=None, color="0xffffff", scale=1.01, **kwargs ): if min is None: min = {"x": -1, "y": -1, "z": -1} if max is None: max = {"x": 1, "y": 1, "z": 1} super().__init__(min=min, max=max, color=color, scale=scale, **kwargs)
[docs]class Scene(BlockElement): tag = "Scene" def __init__( self, *children, rawChildren=None, htmlChildren=None, bgChildren: List[Element] = None, defaultLights: bool = True, defaultOrbitControls: bool = True, # default to y-up to be consistent with three.js. Blender uses z-up though. up=[0, 1, 0], background=None, grid=True, toneMapping: str = None, toneMappingExposure: float = None, frameloop: Literal["always", "demand"] = None, enableOrbitControl: bool = None, camPosition: List[float] = None, camRotation: List[float] = None, **kwargs, ): super().__init__(*children, up=up, **kwargs) # Import components needed for defaults from .drei_components import OrbitControls, PerspectiveCamera # Default lighting (controlled by defaultLights parameter) # Using HemisphereLightStage to match frontend scene.vuer defaults default_lighting = [ HemisphereLightStage( key="light-stage", ), ] if defaultLights else [] # Default orbit controls (controlled by defaultOrbitControls parameter) default_orbit_controls = [ OrbitControls(key="orb-control", makeDefault=True), ] if defaultOrbitControls else [] # Background infrastructure components, matches frontend scene.vuer defaults: # Grid + HemisphereLightStage (lighting) + Gamepad + Hands + MotionControllers + OrbitControls + PerspectiveCamera default_bg_children = [ Grid(key="default-grid", _key="default-grid") if grid else None, ] + default_lighting + [ Gamepad(key="gamepad-0", index=0), Hands(fps=30, eventType=["squeeze"], stream=True, key="hands"), MotionControllers(fps=30, eventType=["trigger", "squeeze"], stream=True, key="motion-controllers"), ] + default_orbit_controls + [ PerspectiveCamera(key="perspective-camera", makeDefault=True, position=[0, 2, 2]), ] # Set bgChildren: use user-provided value, or defaults if None self.bgChildren = default_bg_children if bgChildren is None else bgChildren if rawChildren is None: self.rawChildren = [] elif isinstance(rawChildren, list): self.rawChildren = rawChildren else: self.rawChildren = [rawChildren] self.htmlChildren = htmlChildren or [] self.up = up if background: self.background = background if toneMapping is not None: self.toneMapping = toneMapping if toneMappingExposure is not None: self.toneMappingExposure = toneMappingExposure if frameloop is not None: self.frameloop = frameloop if enableOrbitControl is not None: self.enableOrbitControl = enableOrbitControl if camPosition is not None: self.camPosition = camPosition if camRotation is not None: self.camRotation = camRotation def _serialize(self): obj = super()._serialize() if self.rawChildren: obj["rawChildren"] = [e._serialize() for e in self.rawChildren if e] if self.htmlChildren: obj["htmlChildren"] = [e._serialize() for e in self.htmlChildren if e] if self.bgChildren: obj["bgChildren"] = [e._serialize() for e in self.bgChildren if e] return obj
[docs]class DefaultScene(Scene): """Default Scene that includes a basic setup of ambient lights. :param children: list of children elements to be rendered in the scene. :type children: SceneElement, ... :param rawChildren: list of children elements to be rendered in the scene. :param htmlChildren: list of children elements to be rendered in the scene. :param bgChildren: list of children elements to be rendered in the scene. :param show_helper: list of children elements to be rendered in the scene. :param startStep: list of children elements to be rendered in the scene. :param endStep: list of children elements to be rendered in the scene. :param up: list of children elements to be rendered in the scene. :param kwargs: list of children elements to be rendered in the scene. Example Usage:: DefaultScene( # Ambient Light does not have helper because it is ambient. AmbientLight(intensity=1.0, key="default_ambient_light"), DirectionalLight( intensity=1, key="default_directional_light", helper=show_helper ), *children, rawChildren=rawChildren, htmlChildren=htmlChildren, bgChildren=[ GrabRender(), *[ # we use a key here so that we can replace the timeline controls via update TimelineControls(start=startStep, end=endStep, key="timeline") if endStep else None, ], PointerControls(), Grid(), *bgChildren, ], up=up, **kwargs, ) """ def __init__( self, *children: SceneElement, rawChildren: List[SceneElement] = None, htmlChildren: List[Element] = None, bgChildren: List[SceneElement] = [], show_helper=True, startStep=0, endStep=None, # default to z-up up=[0, 1, 0], grid=True, **kwargs, ): rawChildren = [ AmbientLight(intensity=0.5, key="default_ambient_light"), DirectionalLight( intensity=1, key="default_directional_light", helper=show_helper ), *(rawChildren or []), ] super().__init__( # Ambient Light does not have helper because it is ambient. *children, rawChildren=rawChildren, htmlChildren=htmlChildren, bgChildren=[ # skey spec here is a little redundant. GrabRender(key="DEFAULT"), *[ # we use a key here so that we can replace the timeline controls via update TimelineControls(start=startStep, end=endStep, key="timeline") if endStep else None, ], PointerControls(), Grid() if grid else None, *bgChildren, ], up=up, **kwargs, )