Enigma Launchpad OS Documentation

Complete documentation for Enigma Launchpad OS - A unified interface for toggling objects, materials, shaders, and more in VRChat worlds

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Materials Folder

The Materials Folder type globally assigns materials to configured renderers. Each button swaps the material on one or more renderers, allowing dynamic visual changes.

Overview

Materials Folder enables runtime material swapping without toggling GameObject visibility. It’s perfect for:

• Swapping posters and artwork
• Changing room themes and color schemes
• Texture variations on objects
• Surface material changes
• Display screen content
• Signage and banners
• Dynamic branding

Configuration

Basic Setup

1. Create a Materials Folder:
   • In the Launchpad custom editor, add a new folder
   • Set Folder Type to “Materials Folder”
   • Name your folder (e.g., “Wall Art”, “Theme”, “Screens”)
2. Assign Target Renderers:
   • Select the renderer(s) that will receive material changes
   • Can be MeshRenderer, SkinnedMeshRenderer, etc.
   • Multiple renderers can share the same material assignment
3. Add Materials:
   • Drag materials from your project into the folder’s material list
   • Each material becomes a button
   • Order determines button position
4. Set Button Names:
   • Each button automatically uses the material’s name
   • Override with custom names for clarity
   • Examples: “Sunset Poster”, “Neon Theme”, “Wood Texture”
5. Configure Exclusivity:
   • Exclusive: Only one material active at a time (recommended)
   • Non-Exclusive: Multiple materials can be assigned (rarely used)

Advanced Options

• Material Slot Selection: Choose which material slot on the renderer to modify
• Multiple Renderers: Apply the same material to multiple objects simultaneously
• Default Material: Set which material is active on world load
• Material Properties: Materials can have animated properties

Use Cases

Poster/Art Gallery

Swap artwork on walls:

Materials Folder: "Gallery Wall" (Exclusive)
Target: Gallery_Plane renderer
Materials:
- Abstract_Art_01
- Portrait_02
- Landscape_03
- Photography_04

Each button displays different artwork on the same plane.

Room Theme Switcher

Change room aesthetics:

Materials Folder: "Room Theme" (Exclusive)
Targets: Floor_Renderer, Wall_Renderer, Ceiling_Renderer
Materials:
- Modern_Theme (white walls, light wood floor)
- Industrial_Theme (concrete, metal)
- Cozy_Theme (warm colors, carpet)

All renderers update simultaneously to match the theme.

Display Screens

Change content on screens:

Materials Folder: "Main Screen" (Exclusive)
Target: Screen_Renderer
Materials:
- Logo_Animation
- Event_Schedule
- Welcome_Message
- Visuals_A

Surface Materials

Change surface properties:

Materials Folder: "Floor Material" (Exclusive)
Target: Floor_Renderer
Materials:
- Marble
- Wood_Oak
- Carpet_Red
- Tile_Checkered

Behavior Details

Material Assignment

• Button press: Assigns material to all target renderers
• Material slot: Specific material slot on renderer (default: slot 0)
• Material instance: Creates material instance for each renderer
• Shader properties: Retain from assigned material

Networking

• Material assignments sync across all players
• Late joiners see current material state

Performance

• Material swapping is lightweight
• Material instances created per renderer
• Consider material count for memory usage
• Shader complexity affects performance more than swapping

Integration with Other Systems

With Objects Folder

• Objects Folder shows/hides, Materials Folder changes appearance
• Example: Show table (Objects), change tablecloth (Materials)

With Properties Folder

• Materials Folder assigns material, Properties Folder adjusts properties
• Example: Assign material, adjust color/intensity with Properties Folder

With Fader System

• Assign material, use faders to adjust properties in real-time
• Example: Swap material, fade intensity/color with fader

With Presets Folder

• Save material assignments as part of preset
• Load complete visual configurations
• Share themed setups between players

Examples

Nightclub Lighting

Materials Folder: "Wall Screens" (Exclusive)
Targets: LeftWall_Screen, RightWall_Screen, BackWall_Screen
Materials:
- Visualizer_Red
- Visualizer_Blue
- Visualizer_Rainbow
- Logo_Display

Product Showcase

Materials Folder: "Product Variants" (Exclusive)
Target: Product_Renderer
Materials:
- Color_Red
- Color_Blue
- Color_Green
- Limited_Edition

Seasonal Themes

Materials Folder: "Seasonal Decorations" (Exclusive)
Targets: Banner_Left, Banner_Right, Floor_Mat
Materials:
- Halloween_Theme
- Christmas_Theme
- Summer_Theme
- Default_Theme

Next Steps

• Properties Folder - Modify material properties instead of swapping
• Objects Folder - Combine with visibility toggles
• Presets Folder - Save material configurations

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