How to Edit a Route in ROUVY Route Creator

• Use the timeline to find the perfect spot in the video.
  
  
• Click “Set here” for the Start or Finish line.
  
  

• Make sure there’s at least 0.5 km of clear road:

  • • After the Start line

    • Before the Finish line

• Choose flat, level, and wide road sections for Start, Finish, and Splits.
• Avoid placing Start/Finish lines too close to the video’s edges.

• Add or remove as many splits as you like.
  
  

• Place them anywhere along the route.
  
  

• Give each split a name—this name will be shown during the ride.

Lane definition controls where riders go and how much space they have to ride side-by-side. It’s essential for accurate alignment and smooth visuals.
At least one lane definition (keyframe) is required for each route.

Key Concepts

• Right Lane = The rider's path
• Left Lane = Available space for other riders (side-by-side)
• Don’t aim for exact road edges—just approximate the usable road width with a buffer toward the center.

• Set the riding side—left or right—depending on the rules of the country or your preference.
  
  

• Use the left/right sliders in the toolbox or adjust directly in the 3D view:

  • • Left mouse button = adjust left lane

    • Right mouse button = adjust right lane
      
      

• Define line width based on real conditions (narrow roads, obstacles, traffic).
  
  

• Recommended width:
  • • Optimal: 3+ meters
    • Minimum for two riders: 1.5 meters (default: 1m left, 0.5m right)
      
      
• Add a keyframe ~50m earlier to lock previous settings and avoid conflicts with nearby 3D objects when changing lane width.

Tips and Tricks:

• Keep lanes simple—use as few keyframes as needed.

• Avoid sudden sharp changes—smooth transitions work best.

• Set the first lane definition well before the Start line.

• Lane definition affects how new models (e.g., banners) align when using “Make a Copy”.

Bring your routes to life with 3D models! These objects add realism and immersion.

As a minimum requirement, make sure to place models at the start, finish, and split points.

Placing 3D Objects

• Open the Gallery to browse and select a model.
• Click to activate the object.
• Hover over the route and left-click to place it.
• To rotate: hold the left mouse button, rotate, then release.
• Add as many instances as needed.
• To stop placing: right-click, or deactivate the object in the Gallery. 

Adjusting and Managing Objects

• Select an object to edit it.

• Use the keyboard shortcuts for transformations:

  • W = Move (position)

  • E = Rotate

  • R = Scale

• Use quick manipulation by clicking and holding the object:

  • Use left and right mouse buttons for fast adjustments.

• Duplicate objects quickly with the Duplicate button.

• Delete with the Delete key or the “Delete” button.

Extra Tools

• Intelligent Duplication: Great for barriers—automatically lines up objects along the route.

• Replace Tool: Swap one model for another with a few clicks.

• Align Tool: Instantly aligns selected models into a perfect line.

Tips and Tricks:

• Zoom into the timeline for precise placement around the Start and Finish (mouse wheel scroll, or middle mouse button + drag).
  
  

• Select multiple objects by dragging a selection box or using Shift + left-click in the 3D view.
  
  

• For banners, place the first one carefully, then use "Make a Copy" to duplicate it consistently.
  
  

• Place larger objects (e.g., gates) after positioning the banners.
  
  

• Adjust vertical placement of signs carefully—make sure they sit on the road, not floating or buried.
  
  
• Set visibility to at least 200m before placing models to avoid sudden pop-ins.
  
  
• Duplicate and reposition full groups of models (e.g., arches) to reuse layouts.
  
  
• When copying objects:
  
  • • Use Snap on Terrain to align with the ground.
    • Use the Align tool to organize objects evenly on both sides of the road.

Lighting helps blend 3D objects naturally into the real video footage.
Setting it up correctly is key to a realistic experience.

Basic Requirements:

• Lighting setup is required for every route.
• You must set at least one keyframe for light direction and one for the lighting parameters (angle, intensity, etc.).

• Use natural light parameters from the toolbox.
  
  

• Choose a spot near the route Start with visible real-world shadows.
  Use this as a reference to set:
  • • Light direction (match shadow direction)
    • Shadow strength and light intensity

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• Slightly shift these settings ahead of the Start for a more natural transition.
  
  

• Adjust lighting throughout the route if conditions change (e.g. clouds, tunnels, forests, sunset).
  
  

• Always set where each new lighting condition should begin.
  
  

• Use Hard Shadows to create clear, sharp transitions—especially for elements like buildings or vehicles.

Tips and Tricks:

• Light direction usually only needs to be set at the beginning. Check the end of your route to be sure—light direction auto-adjusts with the 3D World rotation.

• Intensity: Lower it for cloudy scenes.

• Shadow Strength: Match the real video. Weak shadows can make avatars look like they’re floating.

• Color Temperature:

  • Around 6000K for midday

  • Around 2700K for sunrise/sunset
    
    

• Direction: Always match the shadow direction in the video footage.

Visibility helps manage how far ahead 3D elements (like riders) are shown in the route.

It's optional, but can improve realism and fix visual issues.

• Set the maximum visibility distance at the start of the route—go for the longest possible range.
  
  

• Reduce visibility only when needed, for example:
  • • To hide conflicts with the real video (like cars or obstacles)
    • To mask inaccurate covering of AR objects by the real world (e.g., riders or models are visible through objects in the corners)

Tips and Tricks:

Watch for issues like:

• Riders appearing through trees, buildings, or other objects,

• 3D clipping or transparency glitches around curves or tight corners.

Fix these by reducing the visibility distance in those sections.

Height profile affects how climbs and descents feel on a smart trainer.
It’s optional, but adjusting it can improve the realism of your route.

• Review the entire route to spot inconsistencies.
  
  

• Turn on Google Elevation (Map) for reference.
  ⚠️ Note: It’s for guidance only—it may not always be accurate.
  
  

• Use the timeline to mark the section you want to edit.
  
  

• Apply edits using the available height profile tools.