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=Starting Note=
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The Space platform is a highly customisable virtual world, built upon the Unity3D game engine. We provide you with the leading edge tools for building your content - and making it look the best it possibly can, while maintaining solid performance.
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==Content Submission==
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Please either follow the steps on this page to get started, or if you would prefer, this video will guide you through set up.  
We utilise a reviewed content model for virtual goods, trusted content creators are able to apply to skip review queues, after demonstrating a consistent commitment to our platform content guidelines; however we provide a test server, which allows you to preview your content in a live environment, without review. Content submission and review is free, however we do offer paid subscriptions, which among other benefits provide prioritised processing (our servers will prioritise your content, and we'll prioritise it for review).
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'''Why do we review content before publishing?'''
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There are several reasons we review content uploaded by creators, among others:
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==Step 1.Register a user account==
* '''Legal''': We're responsible for redistributing your content to a wider audience, and wish to try ensure that inappropriate content is not seen by minors.
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Our main website is: http://developer.space/
* '''Content Piracy''': By reviewing content prior to publication, we can limit the amount of stolen content that is uploaded onto the platform.
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* '''Technical''': By reviewing content, we can enforce technical guidelines and prevent 'tragedy of the commons' situations with poorly optimised content ruining the framerate of all users.
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==Monetisation==
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To become a Space creator you need to create an account at http://sine.space/signup/creator
We provide multiple currencies in our platform, some of these are paid currencies, which when items are purchased with, translate to direct earnings to yourself. Earnings are cashed out on a regular period - see the latest creator agreement for specific details. To sell content, you need to have signed a copy of our creator agreement. When submitting content for sale for the first time, you will be contacted to approve this agreement.
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=Getting Started=
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Make sure to use your real email as you will need to verify the email address (sometimes the verification link goes to spam).
  
Watch the following video for a tutorial on setting up your account and setting up your project in the Unity3D game engine.
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==Step 2.Install Unity Editor==
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See [[Unity Installation]] for the current version and installation walkthrough. '''Please note: we use a specific version (or range of versions) of the Unity editor, see the [[Unity Installation]] page for more details. Other versions may not work.'''
To become a Space creator you need to;
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==Register a user account==
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===Note for Mac/Linux Users===
Visit the https://sine.space/ website - and register your user account. Make sure to verify the email address (sometimes the verification link goes to spam).
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You also need to have Mono installed on OSX for the editor pack to work.
  
==Install Unity Editor==
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For OSX that is available here: [http://www.mono-project.com/download/#download-mac mono-project.com/download]
See [[Unity Installation]] for the current version and installation walkthrough.
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==Install Editor Pack==
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==Step 3.Install the Space Editor Pack==
Create a new Unity project.
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Open Unity and on the pop up window create a new Unity project. Usually the best thing to do is name each project the same as the editor pack so you don't get confused!
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[[File:UnityEditor.png]]
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Click on 'Create Project'.
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In the top menu of Unity, click Assets / Import package / Custom package.
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[[File:Assetimp.png]]
  
In the top menu click Assets / Install package / Custom package.
 
 
   
 
   
Select the Editor pack you have downloaded from the link handed out by the account manager.  
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Select the Editor pack you have downloaded from the link from [[Download Editor Pack]]. This will usually be in your PC's Downloads folder.  
It will take a few minutes to unpack all the assets.
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Import all the assets into your project.  
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When the Editor Pack is installed you will see a new menu item in the top menu bar; “space”
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It will take a few minutes to unpack all the assets. When the Import Unity Package window pops up, click on 'All' at the bottom of the window, then click on 'Import'.
  
And you will see a number of folders in the project window in your Unity Project.
 
  
 
'''Note:''' Do not install the standard asset package as space package already has it.<br><br>
 
'''Note:''' Do not install the standard asset package as space package already has it.<br><br>
  
[[File:Space.jpg]]
 
  
==Enable Editor Pack Settings==
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==Step 4.Enable Editor Pack Settings==
In the top menu click Space / Install Editor Pack Settings
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With the editor pack now installed, you will see a new button called 'space' in the top menu.
  
==Sign in to space in your Unity project==
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click on Space / Install Editor Pack Settings to enable the editor pack settings.
In the top menu click Space / Upload settings
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In the Inspector window on the right log in with the username and password you created at sine.space (above).
 
  
Add your real name, a business name if you have one, review and accept the EULA for content creators.
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[[File:Spaceitem.png]]
  
[[End-User_License_Agreement]]
 
  
Congratulations! You are now ready to create and upload content to the Space virtual world!
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==Step 5.Sign in to space in your Unity project==
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In the top menu click Space / Upload settings
  
==How space is Organized==
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In the Inspector window on the right log in with the username and password you created at sine.space (above). You might have to switch from the Services window to the Inspector window.
  
space servers are divided into two sections, the creator server where you set up your regions, clothing, models etc and <br>
 
the live servers that the public can access. You can buy and sell items on the live server but not the creator server.
 
  
There are also two ways to access space, via a desktop client and the web.
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[[File:Spacelogininspector.jpg]]
To access the servers by web:  
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The Creator server:
 
http://creator.sine.space/
 
  
The space live server:
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Add your real name, a business name if you have one, review and accept the EULA for content creators.
http://sine.space/
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<b>Note:</b> Due to the memory restrictions on internet browsers some regions will not be <br>
 
accessible using the web client.  It is suggested to use the desktop client to get started.<br>
 
See the main page of the wiki for the download url to the desktop client.
 
  
==Creator portal ("The Curator")==
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[[End-User_License_Agreement| End User License Agreement]]
The creator portal allows creators to buy regions in Space and to manage their income from the sale of virtual goods;
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https://curator.sine.space/
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==Keyboard Controls==
 
* Movement: W A S D (or arrow keys)
 
* Flight: F to toggle / E Up - C Down / Run hold Shift
 
* Basic keyboard controls can be customised with the desktop client, please consult a staff member regarding this.
 
  
==Tutorials==
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==Step 6. Upload a sandbox region==
===Getting started with sinewave.space===
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3MZuSlVM0J_sg6BqAICN1GRrU0qgyL4v
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===Regions===
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3MZuSlVM0J8h2-heCWVHYo64n7Bh6aCG
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===Clothing===
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Follow the video tutorial on how to set up a basic region to use as a sandbox region.  
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3MZuSlVM0J90crXP2f798rzG3_xeaoSe
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===Gestures and animations===
 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3MZuSlVM0J9p2Q015KRpjSHtqJlNY00k
 
  
===NPCs===
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Congratulations! You are now ready to create and upload content to the Space virtual world!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3MZuSlVM0J81j-pbay1wZR_rDsnO2snD
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'''Accepting the EULA will allow you to access the creator server. Until you complete this step you will only have access to the live server.'''
  
===New To Unity? Getting Started Videos===
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep0rlBQRcVc Getting Started Unity Interface]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1fPX5QZ17kS3ndJiwU1c5A Wicked Cat Studios Unity A - Z]  You can ignore the UI and scripting sections if you wish.
 
* [https://unity3d.com/learn Official Unity3D Learn section.]
 
  
  
 
{{Creation Navbox}}
 
{{Creation Navbox}}

Revision as of 05:05, 15 September 2017


Please either follow the steps on this page to get started, or if you would prefer, this video will guide you through set up.

Step 1.Register a user account

Our main website is: http://developer.space/

To become a Space creator you need to create an account at http://sine.space/signup/creator

Make sure to use your real email as you will need to verify the email address (sometimes the verification link goes to spam).

Step 2.Install Unity Editor

See Unity Installation for the current version and installation walkthrough. Please note: we use a specific version (or range of versions) of the Unity editor, see the Unity Installation page for more details. Other versions may not work.

Note for Mac/Linux Users

You also need to have Mono installed on OSX for the editor pack to work.

For OSX that is available here: mono-project.com/download

Step 3.Install the Space Editor Pack

Open Unity and on the pop up window create a new Unity project. Usually the best thing to do is name each project the same as the editor pack so you don't get confused!


UnityEditor.png


Click on 'Create Project'.

In the top menu of Unity, click Assets / Import package / Custom package.


Assetimp.png


Select the Editor pack you have downloaded from the link from Download Editor Pack. This will usually be in your PC's Downloads folder.

It will take a few minutes to unpack all the assets. When the Import Unity Package window pops up, click on 'All' at the bottom of the window, then click on 'Import'.


Note: Do not install the standard asset package as space package already has it.


Step 4.Enable Editor Pack Settings

With the editor pack now installed, you will see a new button called 'space' in the top menu.

click on Space / Install Editor Pack Settings to enable the editor pack settings.


Spaceitem.png


Step 5.Sign in to space in your Unity project

In the top menu click Space / Upload settings

In the Inspector window on the right log in with the username and password you created at sine.space (above). You might have to switch from the Services window to the Inspector window.


Spacelogininspector.jpg


Add your real name, a business name if you have one, review and accept the EULA for content creators.


End User License Agreement


Step 6. Upload a sandbox region

Follow the video tutorial on how to set up a basic region to use as a sandbox region.


Congratulations! You are now ready to create and upload content to the Space virtual world!

Accepting the EULA will allow you to access the creator server. Until you complete this step you will only have access to the live server.