<aside> ℹ️ Device-Specific UX Differences: Please note that while the general GUI remains consistent across platforms, the visualization and interaction experience with the 3D workspace and its contents in LiquidEarth will vary depending on the device used. XR headsets, for instance, offer a wholly distinct and immersive way of experiencing the app, which is markedly different from the experience on a desktop PC.
Throughout much of the documentation and tutorials, we ground our general descriptions in the experience of desktop and laptop devices (using mouse and keyboard). However, we supplement these descriptions with additional information concerning device-specific variations as necessary. This approach ensures our documentation stays comprehensive and relevant across all device types.
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Your perspective in LiquidEarth is represented by a 3D camera, referred to as the User Camera. This camera allows you to freely navigate, inspect, and interact with data inside the 3D Workspace. The controls for camera movement depend on the device you are using—desktop/laptop (mouse & keyboard), touch devices (tablets, smartphones), or XR headsets.
Note: This video was recorded in an earlier version of LiquidEarth, and some interface elements or features may differ from the current version.
On desktop and laptop, you can switch between two Camera Modes via the top bar:
Free Camera Mode (Default for signed-in users)
Move freely in 3D using mouse and keyboard.
Orbit Mode (Default for Guest Viewers)
The camera orbits around selected element, keeping it centered.
For more details, see Camera Modes.
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Tip: Even in Free Camera Mode, you can temporarily orbit by holding LALT while rotating (RMB + Move).
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If you lose track of content, use F on your keyboard or click Focus on Selection (in the right-hand inspector Quickbar) to center the camera on the selected element.
If no content is selected, Focus on Selection has no effect.
The Focus on Selection button in the inspector Quickbar.
On desktop and laptop, you control the camera using mouse and keyboard.
W, A, S, D, Q, E or Arrow Keys
(W / ↑ = Forward, S / ↓ = Backward, A / ← = Left, D / → = Right, Q = Down, E = Up)SHIFT while movingRMB + MOUSE MOVE