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Create a Project

We’ll start by creating a new blank project, and learning how to navigate.

  1. Download the latest version of Bottango, and install it. Be sure on Windows to extract the downloaded zip file, as you’ll need items in the archive besides the installer.

  2. Launch Bottango. After you read and agree to the EULA, you’ll be in the home screen.

    Screenshot: Home

  3. Click “New Studio Project”.

    Screenshot: Home

  4. Once you click “New Studio Project” you’ll be taken to a new empty Bottango Studio project.

    Screenshot: The Bottango Window

Camera Control

Section titled “Camera Control”

Bottango is a 3D application, so you can control your robot in 3D space. Try each of these controls to test out navigating the 3D space.

  1. Zoom: Use the mouse scroll wheel to zoom in and out.
  2. Rotate: Drag with right-click to rotate. Alternatively hold down option (macOS) or alt (Windows) while dragging with left click to rotate the camera. The camera will rotate around the last set pivot.
  3. Pan: Drag with middle-click to pan. Alternatively you can hold down option + command (macOS) or alt + control (Windows) while dragging with left click to pan the camera. Panning the camera will also move the camera pivot.
  4. Focus: Press “F” while a part is selected to focus in on that part. (Since you have a blank project, there will not be a part yet. Remember to try this step once you create your first part)