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Change the environment

Change the sky and atmosphere visible around the scene.

Before you start

  • Enter Edit mode with environment or skybox permission.

Follow these steps

  1. Open Environment from the editor toolbar.
  2. Review the available procedural skies or panoramic backgrounds.
  3. Select an option to preview it locally.
  4. Adjust any available environment settings.
  5. Check bright and dark areas of the scene.
  6. Choose Apply to commit the environment.
  7. Save the scene.
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Check that it worked

  • The selected environment surrounds the scene.
  • Collaborators receive the change after it is applied.
  • The environment remains after reloading.

Useful tips and common mistakes

  • Preview before applying so text and objects remain readable.
  • Panoramic images should use the supported 2:1 format.
  • Cancel closes the panel without keeping the preview.
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