The following videos show some basic aspects of the tool working.

Using the Tool

In fig. 1, below, nodes can be situated and moved, either individually or as a group. Links persistently follow the node.

Fig 1. User within tool 1.

In 3D, shadows and lighting are an issue. Fig. 2 shows our current solution, which is to shade nodes within situations so that the more forward they are, the lighter they appear. This will help differentiate between background and foreground within nodes.

Fig 2. User within tool 2 – shadows within nodes.

Depth

In fig 3., the ability to travel around shapes can be seen.

Fig 3. Zoom around to see depth.

Nested Nodes

Below, figure 4 shows how nested nodes travel with their situations when moved.

Fig 4. Greenscreen – nodes being moved within situations.

Voice Recorder

There are no keyboards in VR, so in order to ‘type’ new nodes, voice will be used. Below (fig. 5) is a demonstration of node information being dictated. Since this was made, the capability for this text to be deposited in a new node has been added.

Fig. 5. Tape recorder.

Highlight, cut, paste, delete.

Again, with no keyboards, a new method is needed to manage text – highlighting, copy, cut and paste. Below, in fig. 6, John has altered the laser tool to do these things.

Fig. 6. Highlight, cut, paste, delete.