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      Scenario InspectorScenario Inspector Window — User Guide

      Use the Scenario Inspector Window while previewing a scenario to see live state and capture what's happening as you interact.

      What you can do

      • Inspect state: See scenario details, current scene, variables, and answered questions.
      • Capture events: Start/stop capturing, view the event stream, search/filter, refresh, and clear.
      • Adjust limits: Set how many events to keep.
      • Move/resize: Drag the header to move; drag edges/corners to resize. Position and size are remembered.

      How to open

      • Click the magnifying glass button at the bottom-right of the screen while previewing a scenario.
      • Or press Ctrl + Shift + D to toggle it on/off.

      Visual Guide:

      • The Inspector  appears as a floating circular button with a magnifying glass icon in the bottom-right corner in preview mode (Scenario Inspector window not available in edit mode)
      • When inactive, it shows a blue button with a magnifying glass icon
      • When active, the button will be red

      Using the window

      • Move: Drag the blue header.
      • Resize: Drag any edge or corner.
      • Collapse: Click the chevron in the header.
      • Close: Click the X in the header or use the toggle again.

      Visual Guide:

      • The inspector window has a blue header with "Scenario Inspector" title
      • Header contains three buttons: settings (gear), collapse (chevron), and close (X)
      • The window can be dragged by the header and resized from edges/corners
      • When event capturing is active, a small green circle indicator appears next to the title in the header

      Tabs

      State

      • Shows live scenario info, current scene, variables, and answered questions.

      Visual Guide:

      • State tab displays scenario overview, current scene details, and variable values
      • Variables are shown in a table format with ID, name, value, and type columns
      • Variable values are displayed as normal text (read-only)

      Events

      • Start Capturing to begin a fresh session. A green badge indicates it's active.
      • Stop Capturing to pause; captured events remain until you clear them.
      • Refresh to fetch the latest events.
      • Clear to empty the list and reset counts.
      • Search/Filter to narrow by event type or text. You can hide action-related events if needed.
      • Each event typically shows time, relative time, type, and data.

      Visual Guide:

      • Events tab shows a capture control button and event counter
      • When capturing is active, a green dot badge appears next to "Events" tab
      • Event list displays timestamp, relative time, event type, and data payload
      • Search and filter controls are available at the top of the events list

      Settings (gear icon)

      • Use the slider to set the Maximum Events to Keep.
      • A small hint shows the estimated memory usage for the chosen limit.
      • Your choice is saved and applied immediately.

      Visual Guide:

      • Settings dialog opens when clicking the gear icon in the header
      • Contains a slider for maximum events (500-10,000 range)
      • Shows memory usage estimate below the slider

      Tips

      • Keep the event limit reasonable to avoid slowdowns.
      • Clear before starting a new session to keep timelines clean.
      • The green badge on the Events tab means capture is active.

      Troubleshooting

      • Can't see the magnifying glass button? Ensure you're previewing a scenario (not editing) and the page has fully loaded.
      • No events appear? Click Start Capturing, then try Refresh. If needed, Clear and Start Capturing again.
      • Window looks off after long use? Close and reopen it with the magnifying glass button or Ctrl + Shift + D, or lower the event limit.

      Step-by-step: Opening the Inspector

      1. Navigate to a scenario in the CenarioVR app
      2. Click the preview button (second button in the main toolbar) to enter preview mode
      3. Look for the inspector button - a floating circular button with a magnifying glass icon in the bottom-right corner
      4. Click the inspector button or press Ctrl + Shift + D to open the Scenario Inspector window
      5. Use the tabs to switch between State and Events views
      6. Start capturing events by clicking the capture button in the Events tab

      Visual Elements Summary

      • Inspector Button: Floating circular button (blue when inactive, red when active)
      • Scenario Inspector Window: Movable window with blue header and tabbed interface
      • State Tab: Shows scenario information and variable values
      • Events Tab: Shows event capture controls and event list
      • Settings: Gear icon in header opens configuration dialog
      • Capture Badge: Green dot indicates active event capture
      • Capturing Indicator: Small green circle in the header next to the title when events are being captured (visible even when window is collapsed)