Actor Interface Overview

The STPro Actor interface provides all the tools required to create, customize, preview, save, and render human characters.

The workspace is designed to provide a simple and organized character creation experience while giving users complete control over character appearance and customization options.

The interface is divided into multiple sections that work together during the actor creation process.

Purpose of the Interface

The STPro Actor interface helps users:

Create custom characters
Modify appearance attributes
Preview changes instantly
Manage customization options
Save character progress
Render completed actors
Access render history

The interface is designed to keep all important tools easily accessible during character creation.

Main Interface Sections

The STPro Actor workspace consists of several major areas.

These include:

Top Toolbar
Character Preview Area
Customization Panel
Used Items Panel
Pose Controls
Skin Color Controls

Each section serves a specific purpose in the actor creation workflow.

The top toolbar contains project-level controls and actions.

Common options include:

Project Name
Back Navigation
Save
Reset Position
Render
Render History

These controls allow users to manage the current actor project efficiently.

Project Name

The project name appears at the top of the workspace.

Users can:

View project name
Rename projects
Organize actor projects more easily

Proper project naming helps maintain an organized workflow.

Save Button

The Save button stores the current state of the actor project.

Saving preserves:

Appearance changes
Clothing selections
Pose selections
Skin colors
Customization settings

Users should save frequently during character creation.

Note

Unsaved changes may be lost when reopening projects or making additional customization changes.

Saving progress regularly is strongly recommended.

Reset Position Button

The Reset Position option restores the character preview to its default position.

This feature is useful when:

The character moves out of view
The preview becomes difficult to inspect
Users want to re-center the actor

Reset Position affects only the preview location and does not remove customization changes.

Render Button

The Render button starts the actor rendering process.

After rendering:

The actor is processed by the STPro Actor system
The rendered actor becomes available inside STPro Animator
Users can use the actor in animation projects

Rendering requires an active subscription.

Note

Users without an active subscription can create and customize actors but cannot render them.

Render History Button

The Render History section helps users track previous render operations.

Users can:

View rendered actors
Track render activity
Verify completed renders
Monitor rendering progress

This feature helps users manage character production workflows.

Character Preview Area

The center section of the interface contains the character preview area.

This area displays the current actor being customized.

Users can visually inspect:

Facial features
Clothing
Body appearance
Poses
Skin colors

All customization changes appear instantly inside the preview.

Customization Panel

The customization panel is typically located on the left side of the interface.

This panel contains all available character customization categories.

Users can browse and modify different character components from this area.

Customization Features

Available categories may include:

Head

Contains customization options such as:

Eye Balls
Hair
Head Styles
Ears
Nose
Eye Lids
Lips

Body

Contains body-related customization options.

Examples include:

Hands
Body appearance settings

Top Clothes

Allows users to customize upper-body clothing.

Examples include:

Shirts
Tops
Jackets
Other upper garments

Bottom Clothes

Allows users to customize lower-body clothing.

Examples include:

Pants
Bottom wear options

Full Clothes

Contains complete outfit options.

Examples include:

Sarees
Full-body clothing combinations

Shoes

Allows users to select footwear options for the character.

Makeup

Contains appearance-enhancement options.

Examples may include:

Makeup elements
Cosmetic additions
Decorative appearance options

Used Items Panel

The Used Items panel displays currently applied customization items.

This section helps users quickly review selected components.

Examples include:

Selected hair style
Applied clothing
Active customization items

The panel simplifies customization management.

Pose Controls

Pose Controls allow users to change the character’s viewing angle and body orientation.

Available pose options may include:

Front View
Side View
Three-Quarter Front View
Back View
Three-Quarter Back View

Pose controls help users inspect customization details from multiple perspectives.

Skin Color Controls

The Skin Color section allows users to modify character skin tones.

Users can:

Browse available skin colors
Preview skin variations
Apply preferred skin tones

Changes are reflected immediately in the preview area.

Real-Time Preview System

The interface uses real-time updates.

Whenever users make a change:

The preview updates instantly
No manual refresh is required
Customization decisions can be evaluated immediately

This improves workflow speed and accuracy.

Browser-Based Workflow

The entire actor creation process takes place inside the browser.

Benefits include:

No software installation
Fast access
Automatic platform updates
Cross-device accessibility
Simplified workflow

Best Practices

For a smooth character creation experience:

Save progress regularly
Review changes before rendering
Verify character appearance from multiple poses
Check clothing combinations carefully
Confirm skin color selections before rendering

These practices help avoid unnecessary rework.

Summary

The STPro Actor interface provides a complete browser-based environment for creating and customizing human characters. Through the Top Toolbar, Character Preview Area, Customization Panel, Used Items Panel, Pose Controls, and Skin Color Controls, users can efficiently design actors and prepare them for rendering and use inside STPro Animator.

Next Step

Continue to the next documentation section to learn:

Character customization workflow
Available customization categories
Managing actor appearance
Creating unique characters