> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.realvirtual.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.realvirtual.io/components-and-scripts/game4automation/environment-controller.md). # Environment Controller Starting from **realvirtual.io Version 6**, the EnvironmentController leverages Unity's **Universal Rendering Pipeline (URP)** to provide enhanced visual fidelity and customization options. You can find the **EnvironmentController** in **Tools > realvirtual > Environments** as part of the **realvirtual Prefab** in your scene. *** ### Overview The EnvironmentController provides three preset visual modes: * **Default**: A balanced environment for general use. * **Dark**: Suitable for low-light or nighttime scenarios. * **White**: Ideal for bright, minimalistic environments. The component allows adjustments to floor size, fade effects, and toggling advanced features with straightforward controls.

Environment - Default Mode

Environment - Dark Mode

Environment - White Mode

*** ### Runtime Lighting (No Baking Required) {% hint style="info" %} Improved in realvirtual \*\*6.3.4\*\* (Starter & Professional) {% endhint %} The EnvironmentController computes the **skybox ambient light and environment reflection live at runtime** (using `DynamicGI.UpdateEnvironment`). This runs once when the scene starts, in both Edit and Play mode, so your scenes are correctly lit **without baking lighting**. The cost is a one-time calculation at scene start with no per-frame impact. Because the ambient and reflection are generated from the skybox at runtime, the per-scene **baked lighting folder** Unity otherwise stores next to a scene (with `LightingData.asset`, `ReflectionProbe-*.exr` and lightmaps) is **no longer required** for skybox-lit scenes. Removing it slims down your project and stops these binary files from reappearing as changes in version control after every bake. #### Removing baked lighting folders Use **Tools > realvirtual > Settings > Remove Baked Lighting Folders…** to clean up the active scene or your whole project. The tool disables Baked Global Illumination on each scene, clears the scene's Lighting Data reference, and deletes the per-scene baked lighting folder. You choose the scope in the confirmation dialog: **Active scene only** or **All scenes**. {% hint style="warning" %} This permanently deletes baked lighting data and cannot be undone except through version control. \*\*Commit or back up your project first.\*\* Scenes that rely on \*\*real baked lightmaps\*\* (baked shadows / ambient occlusion) will look different afterwards — only skybox-lit scenes are visually identical. {% endhint %} *** ### Properties **Mode** * Dropdown to select the desired environment mode: `Default`, `Dark`, or `White`. When **Advanced Mode** is enabled: * A hidden Skybox is activated, creating a more immersive environment by enhancing lighting and shadows. * A sphere is added to hide the skybox and to show a uni-color background.

Environment - Advanced Mode deactivated

Environment - Advanced Mode activated

#### Floor * **Size**: * Numeric input to specify the floor size in Meter. * **Fade**: * Checkbox to enable or disable the fading effect on the floor. *** ### Customizing the Environment The recommended way to customize the Environment Controller is by **overwriting the values of the real irtual prefab** in your scene. This approach ensures that your changes are scene-specific while maintaining compatibility with the RealVirtual framework. #### Prefab Structure Each visual setup is organized as a **sub-gameobject** within the prefab. These sub-gameobjects are activated dynamically based on the current **visual mode setting**. The three primary modes included are: * **Dark Mode** * **Default Mode** * **White Mode** Each mode contains the following key components: **1. Sun** * Represents the primary directional light source for the scene. * Customize the **intensity, color, and angle** of the light for desired effects. **2. Floor** * Defines the material and rendering properties for the ground plane. * Update the floor's texture, material properties, or color to match your scene's aesthetics. **3. Sky** * Manages the skybox or atmospheric effects. * Customize the sky material to change the overall ambiance of the environment. #### Effects and Post-Processing Under the **Effects** section of each sub-gameobject, you will find settings related to **post-processing**. These can be tailored to adjust the mood, tone, and visual clarity of the scene. Common properties include: * **Bloom**: Adjust intensity and threshold for glow effects. * **Color Grading**: Modify contrast, saturation, and color tones. * **Ambient Occlusion**: Enhance shadow details for better depth perception. * **Motion Blur**: Add a sense of motion for dynamic scenes. * **Vignette**: Focus viewer attention by darkening edges.
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