Publishing your first AR project
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Publishing your first AR project
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1. Create a new project
Click the “+ New Project'' button from the inCituAR projects page and either choose “My Model” if you have your own model (learn more about preparing your 3D model 🛠️Preparing your model for AR or 🖥️3D software best practices), or just click “Sample Model” if you would like to begin with a sample model.
2. Upload a 3D model
Drag and drop, or click “Upload File” and select your desired 3D model in .GLB, .DAE, .USDZ, .OBJ, .FBX, .IFC format
Technical note:
We .GLB, .DAE, .USDZ, .OBJ, .FBX, .IFC file types
The file should be under 25mb
3. Sample Model
Choose a sample model from the library
Technical note:
With a Basic subscription plan, users can create 1 project for free and replace their model up to 3 times
4. Place your model
Click the “address” field, type in an address near your desired location, and press enter.
Your model will appear on the address you chose. Use the orange positioning tool to rotate and move the model.
To move model:
Use the arrows on the orange tool to move your model
Or use the latitude and longitude field to type specific coordinates
To rotate model:
Use the arrows on the orange tool to rotate your model
To change model’s altitude:
Use the Z axis arrow on the orange tool to change the model’s altitude
Or type specific altitude into Altitude field, note that this is in meters
Use “snap to ground” button to snap model to ground
To adjust map camera view:
Use the right click button on your mouse or the “rotate” button to adjust the 3D camera view and the “move” button to move 3D camera view.
Technical note:
The “reset” button will bring the model back to its original position
The “replace model” button allows you to choose a new model
You can tweak model position on-site
5. Add a project title, image, and description
In the General tab, add a title and project description. Consult the preview window on the right to see iOS and the browser. If you would like to add a thumbnail image and subtitle, navigate to App Clip tab. Add a subtitle in the subtitle field and click “Upload Image” button to include an image which will display when a user scans the project’s QR code.
Technical note:
App Clip image resolution must be 1800x1200px in .JPG format
6. Set the status
Under “Choose access settings”, decide how you would like your project to be viewed. Checking “Public” will make your project visible to all users from the inCitu app and inCitu map.
7. Save & Publish
To publish your project and generate a project page and QR code, click “Publish”.
Technical note:
Large files can take up to 10 minutes to load. Navigating away from the page will not interrupt publishing.
8. Test your project onsite
Before sharing your project with the world, we encourage you to test and optimize your project’s location on-site. Learn more 🤳Testing your project & AR edit 📲Sharing your project
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