World Builder – Getting Started – Portals United

World Builder – Projects Screen

holger.kuerten — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:47:32 +0000

Overview

After a successful login, World Builder displays the projects screen. On the first startup, the project list on the left will be empty. You can add existing projects or create new ones by clicking the corresponding buttons in the top right corner.

On the right, you will see the project name, its creation date, description, and a thumbnail image. To edit the text, click the edit button next to the project name. You can also open the project or its containing folder, as well as delete the project, using the buttons at the bottom.

Context Menu

Clicking on the burger icon will open a context menu which contains links to https://www.portalhopper.com/, https://www.portalsunited.com/ and https://www.portalsunited.com/docs/.

The about entry displays information about the current version of World Builder.

Furthermore, you can open the License Manager, the Update Manager, logout or quit the software completely.

World Builder – Supported Platforms

holger.kuerten — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:12:15 +0000

For now, we only support Windows 10 & 11.

For all Mac and Linux users, we are investigating versions of the World Builder for those platforms. Right now, there is no definite decision made and we have no timeline for this tool to be published on these platforms.

World Builder – Requirements

holger.kuerten — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:16:18 +0000

For the test mode an installed version of the Portal Hopper is required. Best Practice is to install the Portal Hopper first.

System Requirements Windows:
CPU: modern 6 Core (recommended 8 or more cores)
GPU: GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD equivalent (higher for better experience is recommended)
RAM: min. 16 GB (recommended is 16+ GB)
Storage: install 250 MB

World Builder – Install Guide

holger.kuerten — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:25:49 +0000

Step 1: Download World Builder
Step 2: Run installer
Step 3: Select any destination location *
Step 4: A second installer will start. This installer is for a tool call Ghostscript. We use it to enable you to import pdf files.
Step 5: At first start, allow firewall access *

* are only required for first install

World Builder – How to create a project?

holger.kuerten — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:56:32 +0000

After a successful login, World Builder first displays the projects screen. Here, you will find the New Project button, which opens the panel for creating a new project.

Choose a name for your project and select a save location. Then, pick a template from the list of available templates. You can also import additional templates using the Import Template button.

Once you’re done, click the Create button. Your new project will be created, and you will be taken to the location view, displaying the location defined in the selected template.

World Builder – How to export and publish a project?

holger.kuerten — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:26:14 +0000

To export and publish a project to a specific publishing target, go to to the world menu.

Here, you’ll find options to create exports and publishing targets, which can then be used for publishing.