# Editing Scenes

The Creator Hub includes a powerful Scene Editor that combines a simple no-code interface with the ability to write code to customize your scenes further.

![Creator Hub](https://45449780-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoPnXBby9S6MrsW83Y9qZ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4bb587d1b095c40805b28f7194d42697474dea03%2Ficon-creator-hub.png?alt=media)

See [Creator Hub Installation](https://docs.decentraland.org/creator/scene-editor/get-started/editor-installation) to get started.

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## Create a scene

To create a new scene, open the Creator Hub and press the *Create scene* button.

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You can then select what template to use as a starting point. You can pick a blank scene or a project with some initial content.

Then you'll be asked to name your scene, and choose a location to save it.

See [Manage scenes](https://docs.decentraland.org/creator/scene-editor/get-started/manage-scenes) for more details.

## Moving around

To find your way around the Scene Editor:

* Use **A** and **W** to move close or far. You can also use the mouse scroll wheel, or **+** and **-** keys
* Use **S** and **D** to move sideways.
* Use **Q** and **E** to move up and down.
* Use the **Left Mouse Button** to click and select items and to move them around.
* Use the **Right Mouse Button** and drag to rotate the camera.

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**💡 Tip**: You can also rotate the camera by pressing **Alt** on Windows, or **Option** on Mac while dragging. This is especially handy when using a trackpad instead of a mouse.
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* Press **Space bar** to reset the camera back to the default position

## Add items

Navigate the themed asset pack categories on the menu on the bottom to find different items that you can place on your scene.

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To place an item, click and drag it in from the asset pack menu into a location on your scene in the canvas.

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Click and drag a selected item to move it freely around the scene at ground level. See [Scene editor essentials](https://docs.decentraland.org/creator/scene-editor/scene-editor-essentials#position-items) for more details.

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**💡 Tip**: Some items are **Smart items**, these come with built-in interactive behaviors. See [Smart items](https://docs.decentraland.org/creator/scene-editor/interactivity/smart-items) for more details.
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## Preview

To test your scene and experience it like a player, click the *Preview* button on the top-right corner. This will open a new window with the Decentraland Desktop Explorer, running just your scene. There you can move around the scene and interact with interactive items.

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**📔 Note**: If you don't have it installed on your machine, download the **Decentraland Launcher** from [Decentraland.org](https://decentraland.org).
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Configure different preview options from the dropdown menu next to the **Preview** button:

* **Open Console Window During Preview**: Opens a new window with the console output of the scene. This is useful to debug errors in the scene.
* **Skip Auth Screen**: Skips the account selection screen and automatically logs you in with your currently logged in account. This is disabled by default, enable it if you want to test multiple accounts.
* **Landscape Terrain Enabled**: Toggles the landscape around the scene. This is enabled by default, disable it to lower the scene's memory footprint.

## Scene settings

Click the **Pencil icon** on the top-right of the screen. This opens a series of scene-level properties to edit, including name, thumbnail, scene size, and more.

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See [Scene Settings](https://docs.decentraland.org/creator/scene-editor/configure/scene-settings) for more details.

## Publish your scene

Once you're happy with your scene, press *Publish scene*.

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See [Publish scene](https://docs.decentraland.org/creator/scene-editor/publish/publish-scene) for more details.

## See also

* See [Scene Editor Essentials](https://docs.decentraland.org/creator/scene-editor/get-started/scene-editor-essentials) for more details about the Scene Editor's interface.
* See [Smart items](https://docs.decentraland.org/creator/scene-editor/interactivity/smart-items) for how to add simple interactivity to your scene.
* See [Combine with code](https://docs.decentraland.org/creator/scene-editor/extend-with-code/overview) for how to edit the code of your scene.
* See [Publish scene](https://docs.decentraland.org/creator/scene-editor/publish/publish-scene) for how to publish your scene to Decentraland.