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# First Scene

When you start sciview you have an empty scene:

![](/files/-MMz_GqEQPBwPuStLcvy)

You can now add a primitive object, like a sphere:

![](/files/-MMz_GqFbb5wRy3b4c0A)

If you choose to add a sphere, then you will get a dialog where you can set the radius and color of the sphere:

![](/files/-MMz_GqGuQkPEu_H9LBk)

Your sphere will be added to the scene:

![](/files/-MMz_GqHdqTvXsTLe5ZZ)

You can then use the inspector to adjust properties of your new node. In this case,

* the color was set to magenta
* the position of the object was moved to 10 along the Y-xis
* the scale of the sphere was changed by a factor of 2, stretching it into an ellipse

![](/files/-MMz_GqILMHMiBv8EoCC)

Now let's add some more primitive shapes to make something fun:

![](/files/-MMz_GqJRB6x9nQjLaE-)

Note that we can also interact with the scenegraph panel to do things like hiding nodes:

![](/files/-MMz_GqKSdk2U2FqeNMl)

Now take a screenshot so you can distribute your beautiful work:

![](/files/-MMzo4PzFQfuYvTZoBHd)

Great, you've got new material for your desktop wallpaper!