Under the Sea Discovery: A Beginner's Guide This guide will walk you through creating your first virtual reality (VR) project called Under the Sea Discovery. Don’t worry if you’ve never used this software before – just follow the steps below and you’ll be able to create your own immersive VR experience about sea life. Download the content from here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1q1yMX3IWIELK10QISYsMZZ0o0SWlssNC?usp=sharing Steps to Create Your Project Step 1: Start a New Project Open VR-Suite on your computer. Log in using your class’s portal key. Click the "+Create" button to start a new project. Name your project "Under the Sea Discovery" and confirm it with the green tick. Press Start to enter the project. Step 2: Set Up Your Scenes You’ll work with 360° images and videos. On the menu (iMenu) at the bottom right of your screen, click the Locations button. Click Add 360° / Normal to add the 360° images or videos that you downloaded earlier (or use your own 360 degree images). Select the files from your computer and import them into the software. Step 3: Create Hotspots (Clickable Areas) Hotspots let users move between different scenes in the VR world. To add hotspots, click the HotSpot tab at the top of the screen in Editor Mode. Move through your scenes and add hotspots by selecting the circle for the location it should go to, that connects one scene to the next. Double-check your work by pressing the spacebar twice to exit Editor Mode and going though the project. Step 4: Add Interactive Content Now it’s time to make the project more interactive by adding slideshows, sounds, and 3D models. To Add a Slideshow: In the first scene (for example, "Shark in Palmyra"), click the Media tab at the bottom. Click Add Slideshow (Button that says Slideshow) and browse to the folder where you’ve saved your interactive content. Select all the files and open them – the system will automatically create the slideshow. To Add Sounds: In the same way, click Add Sound (Button that says Sound) from the toolbar at the bottom. Find the sound file (like a "Swimming Shark" sound) and add it to your project. Step 5: Add Labels and 3D Models To label sea creatures, click the POI (Button that says Point of Interest) icon and type a name like "Shortfin Mako Shark." You can move labels by clicking and dragging them with your mouse. For 3D Models: Go to Scene 5 (for example, the Coral Reef scene). Select Add 3D (Button that says 3D) from the toolbar and browse for a 3D model (like a Brain Coral). Import the model into your project.

There are several ways to create or source 360° content for your VR experiences. Below are some options to help you get started: Using a 360° Camera One of the most popular methods to create 360° content is by using specialized cameras such as the Insta360 or GoPro MAX. These cameras are designed to capture immersive 360° images and videos. After recording, you can use the camera's software or editing tools like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro to process and produce high-quality 360° content. You can also experiment with time-lapses, panoramic shots, or virtual tours to enhance your VR projects. Google Maps and Street View Google Maps’ Street View is a treasure trove of 360° content. You can use Google Street View to explore and capture various global locations in full 360°, including urban landscapes, cultural landmarks, and natural wonders. This is a great resource if you're looking for ready-made content without having to film it yourself. Street View images can often be imported into VR environments or used as reference material for location-based VR applications. TheOceanAgency.org The Ocean Agency provides incredible 360° underwater content, capturing marine life and environments in stunning detail. Their unique visualizations can be used in various VR experiences, particularly if you're working on projects related to nature, marine conservation, or underwater exploration. Partnering with their resources can enrich your VR projects with breathtaking and educational 360° content from the depths of the oceans. AI-Generated 360° Content You can also create 360° content using AI-powered tools. These AI generators can quickly produce dynamic 360° images and environments based on your input or specifications, allowing for fast content creation without the need for physical filming. This is especially useful if you're experimenting with creative concepts or want to customize environments that may not exist in real life. We offer an AI 360° image generator, have a look at our AI 360° image generator. Whether you're filming your own content or leveraging existing 360° resources, there are many ways to build immersive experiences for VR. Be sure to explore all options to find the right fit for your project!

Step 1: Prepare to Download Open Google Maps and enter Street View for your desired location. Copy the URL of the Street View page. Step 2: Use SVD 360 In the SVD 360 app, choose "Single panorama." Paste the URL in the "Panorama ID or URL" field. Set the file save path by clicking the folder icon. Step 3: Download Panorama Select the desired resolution. Click Download Panorama to save the 360° image.

Enter edit mode by double-clicking the space bar. Open the eye menu by double-clicking the left mouse button. In the eye menu, navigate to the locations tab. Scroll to the bottom and click normal. This action opens the file explorer. In the file explorer, you can add one or more 360 content files. Press open to import the files.

You can easily add multimedia files like 🎥Video files : mp4 📷image files : jpg, png formats 🎼 Audio files : mp3 or .wav formats 📃 Document files : PDF format 📦 3D model files : Obj, STL and more.. Please note ; To add 3D - Upload the entire folder WATCH THE VIDEO Use the media tab from the top when in editor mode to add interactive content. The system can automatically create slide shows. You can choose file types like photo, video, or PDF. Multiple files can be imported at the same time, then click open. Add sounds or voiceovers one at a time using the sound button. There’s a function for either clicking to hear sound or sound starting automatically when entering a scene. Use the volume tab to adjust the sound if required. POI (points of interest) is not interactive but allows you to create text labels or calls to action. When adding a 3D model, ensure you copy the entire folder to make it an interactive object. You can reposition interactive icons by dragging them with your mouse.

Step 1: Locate the Project Files on the Source PC Open VR Suite on the source PC (the computer where the project is currently stored). Navigate to the Project that you want to transfer and open it in VR Suite. Open the imenu in editor mode and hover over any of the locations and click the file icon that appears on the left. If you go back one folder from there (in File Explorer) that is the main folder of the project This is the folder you will want to move. Step 2: Check the Project Size (Optional but highly suggested) Right-click on the project folder and select Properties to check the total size of the folder. Ensure your storage device has enough space to accommodate the entire project. Step 3: Copy the Project to the Portable Storage Device Insert your storage device (USB drive, external hard drive, etc.) into the source PC. Open File Explorer and locate both the project folder and your storage device. Right-click on the project folder, choose Copy, then open the storage device and select Paste. Wait until the transfer completes. Step 4: Eject the Storage Device When the transfer is complete, safely eject the storage device. To do this, find the USB icon in the system tray (lower-right corner), click it, and select your device’s name. Wait for the confirmation message, then remove the device from the source PC. Step 5: Transfer the Project to the Destination PC Insert the storage device into the destination PC (the computer where you want to transfer the project). Open File Explorer on the destination PC. Locate the storage device and find the copied project folder. Drag and drop the project folder from the storage device to your preferred location on the destination PC (look at the location of the project back on the source PC and find whatever portal you want to put the project into on the destination PC). Step 6: Open the Project on the Destination PC and Check it is Working Open VR Suite on the destination PC. Go to the portal where you put the project. Locate, open and verify that it works as expected.

Add your own icons by browsing to your project subfolder called 'icons' in explorer view. Add the new icons into this folder. Go back your project in software and open iMenu for editing On the top right of iMenu select Sync Media Once you've added the media files you can click on green 3 dot symbol to change icons.

Yes. It is possible to customize the graphical style of icons used for HotSpots and Slideshows Customize hotspot and slideshows graphics: • Open the project directory • Go to media. Xml file • Find: <tourColor red="9" green="20" blue="40" /> Change the color in RGB with the desired value.

• Open the project directory in explorer folders • Go to the media. Xml file • Find: <hotspot ...=... scaleH="1.2" distanceH="10" iconType="auto" ...=... > <slideshow ...=... distance="20.0" scale="3.75" ...=... > Change the respective value for the size

Yes. To change the i-menu skin graphics: • Open the project directory in windows explorer • Go to the media. Xml file • Set custom Colors active="true" and customTextures active="true" • Copy the *.png images into the folder data_myProject/textures. If the folder textures do not exist, create it manually. The png images should have their name such as menu_text, video_grabber, etc. which are the names of every buttons. • Restart the project

Insert videos or images directly onto a 360° background without using photoshop. This allows you to project a video onto a TV for example. Move the mouse to the position where the upper left corner of the Overlay Media file should be displayed Press the j button on your keyboard to create a red colored edge marker Continue clockwise to mark the remaining three corners After marking the fourth corner the file explorer opens automatically Select the desired file, move the red edge markers to resize