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Packaging Flash Files for CD or Memory Stick

martin — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:33:20 +0000

We have just produced a new tip covering how to package the Flash output from either Object2VR or Pano2VR using the Flash Player Projector. This also packages the player with the files so they can be played on a computer even if it does not have Flash installed.
The Tip can be found here.

Using GoodReader for Offline Viewing Tip

martin — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:57:31 +0000

We have just released a new tip covering how to use GoodReader to view Object2VR or Pano2VR HTML5 outputs offline using an iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad.
The tip can be found here.

iBook Widget Tip

martin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:31:37 +0000

We are pleased to release the iBook Widget tip. This tip will show you how to add objects and panoramas to Apple iBooks.

Link: iBooks Widget

The Text formatting tip has also been updated for the HTML5 output.

Link: Formatting Text

Web Browser Error Console Tip

martin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:45:02 +0000

We have just released a new tip looking at how to use the built in error console found in most web browsers. The tip looks at how to access the console and how to use it as well as having links to files with know errors so you can try for yourself and see the results.
It can be found under the General Tips as this relevant for both Object2VR and Pano2VR.
Or use this link: Web Browser Error Console.

Object2VR 2.0.1 released

thomas — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:03:54 +0000

We just released a new version of Object2VR. This is a bugfix release. You can see all changes in the change log.

To download this version, please visit the Object2VR download page.

Integrated Web Server

martin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:50:27 +0000

Just published a new tip covering the Integrated Web Server built in to Object2VR and Pano2VR. The tip explains the settings and how to use it so you can display the Flash or HTML5 outputs on devices connected to the same network without having to upload to a server.

The tip is under General Tips or can be found Here.

Object2VR 2.0 released

thomas — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:32:24 +0000

We are proud to release the final version of Object2VR 2.0. After almost 3 years in beta I guess it is time to let go and name it with a proper version number. Since we could not resist, we added another feature since Object2VR 2.0b9 which is multiresolution. You can see a demo here.

To sum up the features of Object2VR:

single and multi-row VR object movies
multiple view states
fully customizable skin
hotspots
multiresolution
Flash, HTML5 and QuickTime VR export

To download this version, please visit the Object2VR download page.

Object2VR 2.0 beta 9 released

thomas — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:59:51 +0000

After way too long, we are happy to announce a new beta of Object2VR. The new features for this beta are:

HTML5 export
SWF and External elements in the Skin
Margins in the Skin
Updated Qt framework
Many bug fixes
New license model

As object movies don’t need any specific 3D features in HTML, the HTML5 exported object movies also work in older browsers, down to even Internet Explorer 6. Depending on the browser features not all functions may be available. In particular, the zoom/fullscreen and area hotspots require a modern browser. The HTML object movies work with all features on Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 4, Safari 5, Opera 11 and mobile devices like the iPad, iPhone, Playbook and Android devices.

You can see some examples at http://ggnome.com/o .

We also changed the license model to match the new Pano2VR license model. If you already have an Object2VR license nothing changes. For new customers the licenses are now issued per seat and you can add the unbranded option.

To download this beta, please visit the Object2VR download page.

Object2VR 2.0 beta 7 released

thomas — Sat, 15 May 2010 23:37:54 +0000

I just released a new beta version of Object2VR.
The new features are:

Import QuickTime VR files
Updated Skin editor
Option for smoothing while zooming
You can add your own link to the context menu (only with a company license)
A lot of bug fixes

You can download this version (as always) from the Object2VR download page.

Object2VR 2.0 beta6 released

thomas — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:52:19 +0000

I just released a new beta version of Object2VR. To work with larger projects (>1000 images) I added 64 bit versions for Windows and Mac OS X.

For the Mac release: Because Carbon doesn’t support 64bit I also provide a Cocoa build that has an Intel 32bit & 64bit and PowerPC universal binary. You need at least Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard to use the Cocoa build.

Some new features are:

Better handling of larger projects
Updated Skin editor
Skin:Viewer Mode to switch between turn & move mode
A lot of bug fixes

You can download this version (as always) from the Object2VR download page.