You can edit a model in Gazebo by inserting it into the simulation, right-clicking on it, and selecting the 'Edit Model' option.
Editing an Existing Model in Gazebo
Gazebo provides a built-in method to modify models directly within the simulation environment. This is particularly useful if you have already saved a model or wish to edit one from the standard library or another source.
Here are the steps to edit a model using the Gazebo interface:
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Prepare the Environment: Ensure you have finished creating or modifying the model you intend to edit and have saved the model you created and exited the model editor. Alternatively, you can start from a fresh Gazebo instance to begin the process. This ensures a clean state for editing.
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Insert the Model: Open the Insert tab located on the left-hand side of the Gazebo window. Browse through the available models and Insert a model into your simulation world. For instance, as suggested in the reference, let's insert a Simple Arm. Simply click on the model name in the list to add it to the scene.
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Initiate Editing: Once the model appears in your simulation, right click on the model you just inserted. A context menu will pop up with various options. From this menu, select Edit Model.
- Practical Insight: Clicking 'Edit Model' will typically open the Gazebo Model Editor, allowing you to modify the model's links, joints, visual properties, collisions, and other parameters.
Following these steps takes you directly into the Model Editor with your selected model loaded, ready for modifications.
By utilizing the 'Insert' and 'Edit Model' functions, users can easily access and modify previously saved or existing models within the Gazebo simulation environment.
