World Objects

The world works differently depending on what you are using, so both are covered below.

On a computer

"Objects" are the items you place around the map for other people to see and interact with. When you create an object, you are the "owner," and you are the only person who can lock it, unlock it or delete it. If you decide to leave your object unlocked, anybody can move it to another area or resize it, however, cannot delete it.

To create a new object for the map, use the "Create" button located in the top navigation area. This menu will allow you to upload a video, create a photo by URL or upload, post a doodle, create an HTML page/widget, add a textnote, or post a blog entry. All of these objects are subject to the Community Rules & Guidelines.

Photos: photos can be created by uploading or using a URL to a photo hosted elsewhere. They can be resized by right clicking once placed and using the free transform stretch tools. Holding SHIFT while dragging a corner will keep the photo ratio constrained. The red glowing bubble is a rotation handle.

Doodles: doodles can be created using the drawing pad and all of it's tools: text, shapes, lines, brushes and a full color picker. Your doodle will be transparent against the light blue whiteboard. If you'd like a background, use the fill bucket to create a background for bright colors to be vibrant and visible!

Literature: these are full-length blog entries which show only meta-data on the map object. The literature portal comes equipped with an entire rich editor system for font style, font colors and heading tags H1-H5, as well as an entire library system to help manage saved drafts or editing published pieces.

On a phone or tablet

To create a new object for the map, use the "Create" (+) button in the bottom shortcut toolbar. This menu will allow you to upload a video, create a photo by URL or upload, post a doodle, create an HTML page/widget, add a textnote, or post a blog entry. All of these objects are subject to the Community Rules & Guidelines.

Photos: photos can be created by uploading or using a URL to a photo hosted elsewhere. They can be resized by double-tapping once placed and selecting "↔ Resize" — drag the corner handle that appears to stretch the photo, then tap "Done" when finished.

NOTE: photos can be uploaded as original artwork. If you are attaching or uploading a photo that is your art, and would like it displayed on TheWorldNode.net's gallery, check the artwork box and give your piece a title and SEO tags. This will also make it "searchable" inside the world's search bar.

Videos: videos are currently by upload only and have a maximum of 250MB. Videos can also be resized by double-tapping and using the "↔ Resize" option. Privacy is a main focus of mine. If a reliable and privacy-friendly video host comes along, this will be looked into.

NOTE: these doodles are your created art pieces! Just like uploading a photo of your artwork, you can check the artwork box before placing to give your doodle a title and SEO information. This will add your doodle to TheWorldNode.net's gallery, and also make it searchable within the world search bar.

HTML Code: custom HTML pages can be written for creative posters, HTML5 widgets, display signs — whatever you'd like as long as you are following the community guidelines. HTML pages cannot contain embedded videos unless they are private, tracker-free and have no ads (most services are blocked).

NOTE: JavaScript is allowed inside of the HTML document (which will be displayed on the canvas as an iFrame). However, only inline JavaScript is permitted. JavaScript usage is not permitted to call outside sources to avoid malicious activity, but enabled at a level to help you continue being creative!

Word Magnets: word magnets are individual words that operate just like a set of refrigerator word magnets! They can be created using the Create (+) menu by tapping the "Word Magnets" tile. Each space creates a new word — a live preview of your magnets will appear as you type, making the full entry look something like: magnetone magnettwo magnetthree magnetfour. Any punctuation can be independent, or connected to the word.

Textnotes: textnotes are designed to be small to medium sized pieces of writing — not short enough to be created using word magnets, and not long enough to be a blog post. This is ideal for quick-notes, similar to sticky notes. Great for making little comments, paired with bold, italic, underline and color.

NOTE: literature entries are automatically drawn to TheWorldNode.net's writing portal, but focuses on privacy by only showing your display name, chosen SEO tags and the date posted. Providing personal information inside of your blog post is entirely your choice, and it is not against the rules to do so.

READING: literature objects act a bit differently than the others. The "card" which contains the meta-data operates just as any other object, and is searchable through the world's search bar. To read the full post, the object must be tapped, which opens the reading view.

Object Controls: to use controls such as lock, unlock, delete, edit, view creator's profile, etc, you may double-tap the object to view options. Double-tapping an object will allow you to lock/unlock/resize/delete your own objects, and will allow you to move or resize unlocked objects you do not own.

Moving Objects: the easiest way to move a single object is to long-press it (hold your finger down for a moment) and drag it directly to where you'd like it. You can also double-tap and select the "Move" option — navigate to the new location and tap "Drop Here" to place it. If you wish to move a group of objects, use the "Select" tile in the Create menu and drag a rectangle to highlight them. Tap "Move" and navigate, then tap "Drop Here" to drop them all.

Reporting Objects: to report an object, double-tap and use the "Report" option. This will ask you for details about the object and why it is being reported. Once submitted, an immediate overlay will cover the object with a "View at Own Risk" while it waits for a staff member to review for a decision.