> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://campus-rover.gitbook.io/lab-notebook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://campus-rover.gitbook.io/lab-notebook/fiiva/gazebo_world.md). # gazebo\_world.md #### Creating a Gazebo World #### Author: Mahima Devanahalli To create a gazebo world you can first create new models on gazebo, mannually and save those as sdf files. You can also use premade gazebo models. Once you do this, you can make a world file which incorporates all the models you need. #### What is the difference between a .sdf file and .world file? Both these files share the same format. However, the .sdf files define models that you can create in gazebo. When these models are in their own file, they can be reused in multiple worlds. A .world file describes an entire scene with objects and various models. You can copy the contents of an sdf file into your world file to incorporate that model into your world. When you create your own models on gazebo and save them, they automatically save as sdf files which can then be used as mentioned above. To do this: Open an empty world in gazebo Click edit -> building editor or model editor -> then save it in your desired location #### Helpful Links --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://campus-rover.gitbook.io/lab-notebook/fiiva/gazebo_world.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.