# Arrival.Space Manual > Arrival.Space is a web-based platform for creating, sharing, and exploring immersive 3D spaces using Gaussian Splats technology. This documentation covers account setup, space creation and editing, avatar customization, social features, and API integration. ## Overview Arrival.Space enables users to create interactive 3D environments featuring Gaussian Splats - a cutting-edge 3D representation technology. Users can customize their spaces with meshes, images, gates (portals), annotations, and audio. The platform supports social features including voice chat, comments, and avatar-based interaction. ## Key Features - **Gaussian Splats**: Upload and display photorealistic 3D captures - **Space Customization**: Add gates, annotations, sounds, and 3D content - **Avatar System**: Create personalized avatars via ReadyPlayerMe or VRM models - **Social Interaction**: Voice chat, comments, likes, and following - **Cross-Platform**: Works on desktop, mobile, tablet, and VR devices - **API Access**: Programmatic upload and space management --- - [Getting Started](https://codex.arrival.space/): Arrival.Space Manual - Your comprehensive guide to mastering Gaussian Splats. Explore tutorials, documentation, and resources to enhance your experience. - [Quick Guide](https://codex.arrival.space/quick-guide/quick-guide): This Quick Guide will introduce you to the most important features to start. ## Account & Setup - [Claim your Arrival Space](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/claim-your-arrival-space): We recommend starting by creating an account to unlock the full potential of our platform. As an unregistered creator, access to many features is limited. Registering is quick and simple — all you... - [Interface](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/interface): Step into the core of your 3D journey! This section is designed to guide you through the interface and controls of our platform, ensuring you can easily navigate and interact with your and other... - [Controls](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/controls/controls): Arrival.Space supports almost all devices. You are free to explore the Arrival.Space worlds on mobile, tablet, laptop, or desktop PC. For editing a Space, the desktop version is recommended.... - [Desktop](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/controls/desktop): Master the navigation of your Arrival.Space environment using standard keyboard and mouse shortcuts. For the best experience and optimal performance, we recommend using Google Chrome or any... - [Mobile](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/controls/mobile): Navigate Arrival.Space effortlessly on your smartphone or tablet. Our mobile interface is designed for intuitive touch interaction, ensuring a smooth 3D experience on the go. - Move /... - [VR Glasses](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/controls/vr): Since different end devices are used, we distinguish between those that include a controller or joystick and those that do not. For VR headsets like the Apple Vision Pro, which are operated without a... - [Profile Index Card](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/profile): In the Profile Index Card, you'll find all your personal settings. This interface allows you to customize your avatar, upload a profile image, update your bio, add social links, and edit your username. - [Avatar](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/avatar/avatar): Creating your virtual identity starts here! On our platform, every creator gets the chance to fully customize their 3D avata - [Manage your Settings](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/manage-settings): The Settings section lets you manage various aspects of your experience, including your account, profile, notifications, and performance. It also provides a handy collection of useful links in the About section. - [Modular Avatar](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/avatar/modular-avatar): The avatars created using Male/Female are called modular avatar, since every part of them can be customized. To access the Avatar Selection menu please follow the instructions here. To create a... - [VRM Models](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/avatar/vrm): VRM Avatars can be customized down to the smallest detail, unlike Ready Modular Avatars. In addition, you can add animations to VRM Avatars. For more information about animations, see the Animations... - [Splat Avatar](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/avatar/splat-avatar): Upload your own created scan of a person and use it. - [Animations](https://codex.arrival.space/claim/avatar/animations): You can add animations to your VRM Model. For this, you need special 3D character animations – usually in `.fbx` format. ## Space Editing - [Create a Space](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/creating-spaces): In Arrival.Space, there are two types of Spaces: **hub Spaces** and **empty Spaces**. - [Customize your Space](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/customize-space/customize-space): When you are inside your own Space, the owner badge will display an icon. Click this Edit Icon or double-click the Space name to open the Edit Space UI. - [Space Edit - Advanced](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/customize-space/space-adaption-pro): These advanced tools give you greater control over your experience, including options to adjust lighting, enable collisions (even for animated assets), use and manipulate skyboxes, add an ambient sound, hide titles, and customize aliases. - [Gates](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/gates/gates): This section dives into the powerful world of Gates! You'll learn about the two distinct Gate types we offer, discover the intuitive process of editing them, and explore the exciting possibilities for displaying diverse media. - [Gate Edit](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/gates/gate-interface): Before you can change any other setting, you have to decide if you want to add a Destination Link... - [Seamlessly connect Scenes](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/gates/connecting-scenes): In addition to the space spawn point, you can spawn your visitors in front of a dynamic gate. This allows scenes to be connected even more seamlessly. You can link static gates to dynamic gates, as... - [Annotation](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/annotation): Annotations serve as interactive labels within your space, allowing you to provide detailed explanations or descriptions for specific elements. You can also enrich these annotations with embedded images or videos. - [Intros & Animations](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/cutscene): The Cutscene feature allows you to create intro sequences for your Space. This sequence is automatically played before a Creator enters the room. Creators can skip the Cutscene at any time by pressing ESC. - [Vibe Coding](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/vibe-coding/vibe-coding): Vibe Coding is a way to create interactive features and logic using natural language prompts and ready-made templates, without writing traditional code. - [Vibe Coding Templates](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/vibe-coding/templates): This section helps you edit and customize existing templates. It focuses on prebuilt templates and explains their structure in more detail, making it easier to extend specific features or replace... - [Versioning](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/git-sync): Arrival.Space gives you three ways to back up, version, and transfer your Spaces. All versioning tools are found in the **Advanced** tab of Edit Mode under the **Versioning** section. - [3D Content](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/3d-content/3d-content): There are different ways to add 3D objects to your Space. You can upload files through the Actions menu or place additional 3D content directly in your scene. Arrival.Space supports different types of 3D objects. The following types are available (each links to a dedicated subpage): - [3D Basics](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/3d-content/basic): In the world of 3D modeling, two commonly used representations for 3D data are meshes and splats. Both offer unique ways to visualize and interact with 3D environments, but they differ in structure... - [Meshes](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/3d-content/mesh): [Gizmo] This Buttons can be used to move, rotate and scale the selected 3D model. Detailed description can be found in section Gizmo. [Upload/ Replace] Selecting this allows you to... - [Gaussian Splats](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/3d-content/splats): [Open Gizmo] This button opens the transformation gizmo, providing controls to move, rotate, and scale the selected 3D model. Detailed description can be found in section Gizmo. [Upload/ Replace /... - [Plane Images](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/3d-content/images): With Additional Content, you can place an image anywhere in your Space. Supported image files are turned into a 3D object plane that you can move, rotate, and scale. [Upload/ Replace] Selecting... - [Plane Videos](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/3d-content/video): Videos can be placed freely inside a Space without using a Gate. Upload your video using the Action Button (via drag & drop) or, on mobile devices, use the Content Button to upload your video. Use... - [Sound Entity](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/3d-content/sound-entity): Sound entities let you place additional audio sources to enhance immersion and realism in your space. Add ambient elements like water, wind, or speech to bring your scene to life and create a more... - [Video to Splat](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/3d-content/video-to-splat): Video to Splat allows you to create a Splat from a video or a set of images. This feature automatically converts visual input into a 3D point-based representation, making it easy to bring real-world... - [How to Create LOD for Splat Files](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/3d-content/how-to-lod): This guide explains how to create a LOD of your Splat using the one-click feature in Arrival.Space. 1. Upload your Splat file (.ply, .compressed.ply, .sog, or .lcc as zip) 2. Click Generate LOD in... - [How to Create LOD Manually (CLI)](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/3d-content/how-to-lod-manually): This guide explains how to create LOD files for your Splat manually using the splat-transform CLI tool and upload them to Arrival.Space. While Arrival.Space offers a convenient one-click LOD... - [Splat Transform Guide](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/3d-content/splat-transform-guide): This guide helps you install splat-transform and provides a set of useful commands that you can use in different situations. To use the following commands, you need npm. Install it for your device... - [Generate AI Content](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/gates/generate-ai-content): All Gates allow you to create AI Content with ChatGPT or DALL-E. In addition to that you have the possibility to generate textures for the Walls, Stage and backwall image. DALL-E will create your... - [Social Media Content](https://codex.arrival.space/edit/gates/social-media-content): Every platform prevents it's own way to embed posts. In the most cases you can decide if you want to show a whole profile or just a specific post. Every Platform serves an iframe Code for specific... ## Sharing - [Share your Content](https://codex.arrival.space/share/share-spaces): Here you’ll find all the information on how to share your content and the different options available to you. - [Guest / View mode](https://codex.arrival.space/share/guest): This section serves as a guide for your guests or for users who don’t want to create an account. It explains all available options for **guest users** and provides a brief overview of the voice chat feature. ## Social Features - [3D Voicey's](https://codex.arrival.space/social-interaction/3d_voicey): A Voicey is the same as a voice message with the difference that a three-dimensional avatar is placed and can represent gestures. These gestures are currently still limited, but it is already possible to get people to follow the avatar to show visitors certain things and say something about it. - [Comments](https://codex.arrival.space/social-interaction/comments): Comments are available for every creator and can be accessed via the _message list_ of a Space. Each message list belongs to a Space. Voicey's can also be found and played via this list. The comments inside this list doesn't update in real-time, it takes some seconds till it is visible for everyone. - [Direct Message](https://codex.arrival.space/social-interaction/direct-messaging): Use Direct Messages to privately connect with creators, ask questions, or get support whenever you need help. - [Social Actions](https://codex.arrival.space/social-interaction/like_bookmark_follow): Like every social media platform, we also support common interaction methods to show creators that we appreciate the content they create. To do this you can Like a Space/Gate, Bookmark a space or Follow a creator. - [Voice Chat](https://codex.arrival.space/social-interaction/voice-chat): The group chat allows you to communicate with everyone present in a Space. As soon as one creator inside the Space has enabled his microphone, the voice will be broadcast to all participants in the Space. - [Manage Notifications](https://codex.arrival.space/social-interaction/notifications): Arrival.Space provides two types of notifications: external and internal. While external notifications can be customized to your preferences, internal notifications are currently managed... ## API Documentation - [REST API](https://codex.arrival.space/api/file-upload-api): Arrival Space REST API for uploads, jobs, spaces, entities, gates, and privacy management. - [MCP Server](https://codex.arrival.space/api/mcp-server): The Arrival Space MCP (Model Context Protocol) server allows AI assistants like Claude to interact directly with your Arrival Space account. You can create spaces, manage entities, and control your 3D environments through natural language conversations. ## Troubleshooting - [Audio & Microphone](https://codex.arrival.space/troubleshooting/microphone): Unfortunately, operating systems often impose strict access restrictions that require manual adjustments. Below you will find a description of how access work and how to solve some problems.... - [Performance](https://codex.arrival.space/troubleshooting/performance): Optimizing your experience starts with the right setup. In this section, you'll find recommendations to ensure smooth and responsive interaction within the 3D environment. We’ll guide you through... - [Storage](https://codex.arrival.space/troubleshooting/storage): There are 2 different types of storage. On the one hand you can find out the storage used by the Space itself and on the other hand there is the total storage. Depending on the subscription, the... - [Subdomain](https://codex.arrival.space/enterprise/subdomain): All Spaces within a subdomain remain visible in the Arrival.Space search as long as they are set to Public. Once your subdomain has been added, all newly created Spaces will automatically be created... ## FAQ - [General](https://codex.arrival.space/faq/general): Covers general usage of Arrival.Space, subscription information, and supported devices. - [Login & Registration](https://codex.arrival.space/faq/login-registration): Answers to common questions about logging in, registering, and verifying your account. - [Profile](https://codex.arrival.space/faq/profile): Frequently asked questions related to managing your profile and account settings. - [Avatar](https://codex.arrival.space/faq/avatar): This section covers all frequently asked questions related to customizing avatars. - [Gates](https://codex.arrival.space/faq/gates): This section addresses all questions about Gates—both static and dynamic. - [Space](https://codex.arrival.space/faq/space): Since the Space is central to Arrival.Space, this section explains how to customise it, manage collisions and all content specific questions for spaces. - [Formats](https://codex.arrival.space/faq/formats): Find answers about supported formats, particularly for Centre assets and Gates. - [User Interaction](https://codex.arrival.space/faq/user-interaction): Find help with 3D Voicey, Group Chat, and Notification Lists. - [Share](https://codex.arrival.space/faq/share): Learn how to take screenshots, create posts, and embed Arrival.Space into other websites. - [Release Notes](https://codex.arrival.space/version/version): This summary highlights the key changes introduced in each release to help you stay up to date with the latest features and updates. --- ## Additional Resources - Website: https://codex.arrival.space - Support: Contact through the platform *This file is automatically generated from the documentation source.*