Create 3D Xperience

You can use the Create function to create Xperiences using a selected asset.

After creating the Xperience, you can add Xperience details, such as description, additional learning materials, and assigned students.

Note

AR mode and AR portals requires the EON Merged XR license.

The Create function directs you to select a model and build the Xperience using the 3D authoring tool.

1. Select Create and Xperience to create a Xperience

2. Select which asset type you want to use

3. Select the object you want to use

4. Specify Xperience information:

   • Type Xperience title

   • Select a Category in the dropdown list

   • Select a Level in the dropdown list. The level indicates the difficulty of the Xperience

5. Select Build Xperience

6. The selected object loads in 3D authoring tool

7. Select X to EXIT the Xperience authoring tool and redirect to the Xperience page

   • Changes to the Xperience are automatically saved

3D authoring tool

You can access different exploration tools and activity menus to create an immersive Xperience:

1. Select exploration tools to interact with the object and view annotations

2. Select Object name to change object and part name in hierarchy View

   • Select to navigate to the start position of the current hierarchy

3. Select to access options in the experience menu

4. Select the AR tools to change object position and viewing scale

5. Select to add activity and to open activity pane

6. Use multitouch gestures to manipulate and isolate different components of the object:

7. Select to preview your Xperience in play mode

Exploration tools

The exploration tools include:

1. AR or Touch to switch between viewing modes:

   • Touch mode : view and interact with the 3D object on screen and use Touch mode options

   • AR mode : view 3D object in Augmented Reality and use AR tools

2. Annotations : view descriptions, knowledge portals, and activities attached to object parts

3. X-Ray : view the inner details of the 3D object

4. Explode : break apart the 3D object

5. Animation : view animation associated with the 3D object

   Note

   The animation option is only available for 3D objects with animation

Experience menu

You can select options in the Experience menu to:

Option	Remark
VR	Use head-mounted device paired with your mobile device. Only in Touch mode
Set initial view	Select which view mode is used when starting the Xperience. Only in Touch mode
Save scale	Save the current scale of the object as 1:1 scale. Only in AR mode
Digital twin:	The digital twin options are only available in AR mode
Start alignment	Create a digital twin of the object, placed in relation to real-world objects. Annotations are linked with the digital twin
Hide model	Hide the 3D object from view
Annotation options:
Reverse annotations	Reverse direction of annotation anchors
Delete all annotations	Delete all annotations you have created for the object
Begin screen recording	Capture exploration of the 3D object
Hide / Show buttons	Either hide or show tools and menus
Settings	Open Settings to configure background, sound, and lightning effects

Settings

Number	Remark
Background color	Change background color. Only in Touch mode
Background sound	Upload an audio file to play in the background
Shadows	Enable the 3D objects to cast shadows
HDR	Enable high dynamic range reflection on the 3D object
Occlusion	Enable physical objects to occlude the virtual objects in the environment. Only in AR mode

AR tools

AR specific tools are available while using AR mode. You can select the AR tools to:

1. View 3D object in 1:1 scale

2. Adjust placement the 3D object(s) on a surface

3. Select and grab parts of the object(s)

Note

AR tools are only available for users with the EON Merged XR license.

Touch mode options

In touch mode , you can select either orbit or walk navigation.

Walk navigation:

1. Select to enable walk navigation

2. Use walk navigation gestures to navigate around the virtual surface

   • Pan up / down with one finger: Move forward and backward

   • Pan left / right with one finger: Walk left and right

   • Pan around with two fingers: Look around

   • Pan up / down with three fingers: Elevate up and down

Orbit navigation:

1. Select to enable orbit navigation

2. Use the multitouch gestures to interact with the 3D object

Note

When you switch between orbit and walk navigation, the object position and view is maintained.

Note

When you switch from walk to orbit navigation, the orbit point is set to a point straight in front of you, at the same distance you had in walk navigation.

Annotations

You can create or modify annotations used in the Xperience.

1. Select to view the labels attached to each part of the object

2. Tap and hold a part of the object, and select Add Annotation to create a new annotation

   • Add the annotation text and select to confirm

3. Select an existing annotation to:

   • : Edit annotation text

   • : Add activities and content associated with the annotation

   • : Move the annotation

   • : Delete the Annotation

Add activity

You can add activities in AR or Touch mode, and you can create either annotation specific or global activities.

• Annotation specific - activity associated with individual annotations

• Global - activity not associated with an annotation

Use the Add activity option in AR mode and:

1. Select to create activities in the Assessment portal

2. Select Voice annotation to create annotations using voice recording

3. Select AI Camera to identify objects on screen

4. Select to create 3D Recording and 3D Assessment

Use the Add activity option in Touch mode to:

1. Add Audio , Image , PDF , and Video content

2. Create Identify , Quiz , 3D Recording , and 3D Assessment activities

   Note

   This creates global activities which are not associated with an annotation.

3. Create Knowledge portals for content associated with individual annotations

Activity pane

The Activity pane displays activities created for the Xperience. In the activity pane you can view, edit , and delete activities.

The icon color indicates activity type:

• Blue icon - Annotation specific activity. For example,

• Red icon - Global activity. For example,

Activity sequence

You can rearrange the sequence of the added activities in the activity pane:

1. Open the activity pane

2. Select and drag to move the activity card you want to rearrange

AR portals

The AR portals provide an interactive and spatial multimedia experience related to the Xperience:

• Knowledge portals

• Assessment portal

Note

AR portals are only available for users with the EON Merged XR license.

Knowledge portals

Knowledge portals include media content associated with individual annotations in the Xperience.

1. Select Annotations

2. Select an annotation and to create Knowledge portal

3. Select the content you want to create, such as Audio, Image, PDF, and Video

Assessment portal

The Assessment portal includes activities associated with individual annotations in the Xperience. In the assessment portal you can view, edit , and delete activities.

1. Select Add activity in AR mode

2. Select Assessment portal

3. Select the activity you want to create, such as Quiz, Identify, and Locate

4. Select an existing annotation, or add a new one at the preferred location

Audio

You can create or upload Audio content to play during the Xperience.

1. Select Audio :

   • : Record new audio

   • : Add Text-to-speech

   • : Upload a .mp3 audio file from your device

2. Type the name of the activity

3. Select start recording

   • : Stop recording

   • : Play the recording

4. Select the text box to edit transcription

   Note

   Audio is transcribed after saving the recording

5. Select Language

6. Select SAVE, or select CANCEL to discard changes

7. Optionally, select to autoplay an animation when the activity starts

8. Optionally, select to set camera view of the object

Text-to-speech

You can use Text-to-Speech to convert text into audio content.

1. Type the name of the activity

2. Select Search to search for relevant content

   • Use one of the relevant keywords: What, How, Why, or Fun Facts

   • Select the content you want to use

   • Select NEXT to use the content

3. Select language and voice to convert the content to voice annotation

4. Select Play to listen to the voice

5. Select SAVE, or select CANCEL to discard changes

6. Optionally, select to autoplay an animation when the activity starts

7. Optionally, select Set Camera View of the object

Video

You can upload or link Video content to display in the Xperience.

1. Select Video :

   • : Add a YouTube link

   • : Add a URL to your video

   • : Upload a .mp4 video file from your device

2. Type the name of the activity

3. Paste YouTube link or URL to your video

   • A preview of the video is displayed

4. Select the checkbox to indicate if the content is a 360 YouTube video

5. Select SAVE, or select CANCEL to discard changes

6. Optionally, select an Animation to autoplay when the activity starts

7. Optionally, select to set camera view of the object

PDF

You can upload PDF files from your device to display in the Xperience.

1. Select PDF and to upload a .pdf file from your device

   • A preview of the uploaded .pdf file is displayed

2. Type the name of the activity

3. Optionally, select to replace the .pdf file

4. Select SAVE, or select CANCEL to discard changes

5. Optionally, select an Animation to autoplay when the activity starts

6. Optionally, select to set camera view of the object

Image

You can upload Image files from your device to display in the Xperience.

1. Select Image and to upload an image file from your device

   • A preview of the uploaded image file is displayed

2. Type the name of the activity

3. Optionally, select to replace the image file

4. Select SAVE, or select CANCEL to discard changes

5. Optionally, select an Animation to autoplay when the activity starts

6. Optionally, select to set camera view of the object

Quiz

The Quiz activity tests the user’s knowledge related to the 3D Xperience with multiple-choice questions.

1. Select Quiz and select or add a new annotation

2. Type to edit the Activity name, question and answer options

3. Select the checkbox to indicate the correct answer option(s)

4. Optionally, select change to associate the activity with another annotation

5. Select Type to set the question type:

   • You can select either single answer or multiple answer type question

6. Select Time limit to change the activity timer to the desired duration

7. Select to save the changes, or to discard

8. Optionally, select to autoplay an animation when the activity starts

Locate

The Locate activity tests the user’s ability to find and select specific parts of the 3D object.

1. Select Locate and select or create a new annotation

2. Type to edit the Activity name and question

3. Optionally, select Answer to associate the activity with another annotation

4. Select Time limit to change the activity timer to the desired duration

5. Select to save the changes, or to discard

6. Optionally, select to autoplay an animation when the activity starts

Identify

The Identify activity tests the user’s ability to name the displayed 3D object parts.

1. Select Identify and select or create a new annotation

2. Type to edit the Activity name and question

3. Select Time limit to change the activity timer to the desired duration

4. Select Done to save the changes, or Cancel to discard

5. Optionally, select to autoplay an animation when the activity starts

6. Optionally, select to set camera view of the object

3D Recording

The 3D Recording activity records your interactions with object parts, movement, and voice using your 3D avatar. You can create or select 3D avatars in your user profile.

This creates an audiovisual animation which can then be used to create 3D Assessment activity.

1. Select 3D Recording

2. Select Record to start recording your actions and voice

3. Use the 3D Recording tools to point at specific parts and move parts of the object

4. Select Stop to stop recording and save the activity

3D Assessment

The 3D Assessment activity tests the user’s ability to follow the steps demonstrated in 3D Recording.

3D Assessment is automatically enabled for a 3D Recording which includes at least three steps of grabbing actions and/or hierarchy changes.

Voice annotation

You can create annotations and add content in Knowledge portals using voice recording.

Note

Voice annotation is only available in AR mode.

1. Select Voice annotation in the menu

2. Select a part of the object to add an annotation to

3. Select or to start and stop recording

4. Select Add annotation to add your recording as an annotation

5. Alternatively, select Add annotation media to create a Knowledge portal:

   • Use your recording to search for text, image, and video content

   • Select a PDF from your device

   • Record or upload audio

AI Camera

AI Camera enables you to identify 3D objects on screen and search related content.

Note

AI Camera is only available in AR mode.

1. Select in the menu

2. Adjust the camera area you want to search

3. Select to search for content related to the area

4. Refined search results are displayed

5. Select Redo to choose another area