Introduction

Overview

Props provide a vast array of social VR experience dynamics with a Basis framework project. This documentation will guide you through creating, building, uploading, and customizing your own props using Unity and the Basis SDK.

Basis uses the .BEE file format for props, which packages your compiled assets and metadata into a single, easy-to-share file. Props support blend shapes, materials & scripting.

Quick Start Guide

Setup

Set up Unity and prepare your prop

Building

Build your prop into a .BEE file

Uploading

Upload and load your prop in Basis

Key Features

Humanoid Rig Support: Standard Unity humanoid rigs with automatic bone mapping
Blend Shapes: Full support for facial expressions and visemes
Multi-Platform: Build for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iOS
URP Shaders: Compatible with Unity's Universal Render Pipeline

Requirements

Unity: Unity 6 (latest supported version)
Model Format: FBX with humanoid rig
Shader: URP-compatible shaders (Lit, Poiyomi, lilToon, etc.)
Hosting: Remote URL hosting for .BEE files (max 100MB for Google Drive)

Workflow Overview

Import your avatar model into Unity
Configure the rig and skinned meshes
Add the Basis Avatar component
Build the .BEE file for your target platforms
Upload to a hosting service
Load in Basis using the URL and password