Real estate and architecture design are one thing that affects our daily lives. A better place and a healthy environment bring more happiness and comfort to the people. Usually, we don’t notice that the place we are living in is very important for our peace of mind, We care more about drastic and impulsive changes in your life and we just get used where we are living. Architects are always challenging themselves to give a modern, smart and healthy environment for us to live in. Constructing a large compound costs a lot of money, efforts and time so it has to be studied well before that.

In this project, SimLab Composer was used In order to study the design prior to the construction and mimic a real-life experience. many visualizations techniques were used to give the most realistic feedback and testing for the project.

But what really makes a huge improvement in the design process is finding a smart way to interchange notes and suggestions between people in that VR environment.

SimLab VR Viewer has its own tools and systems that provide the users with an ultimate procedure for communicating their ideas and comments in VR. It Can take several types of notes directly in the VR Session such as voice notes, text notes and even drawing on objects.

All these notes can be saved and shared between others in the most comprehensive ways

EXE

Furthermore, The user can save it as a .exe file so it can be shared with who even don’t have the viewer, it will automatically install the viewer and opens the VR scene.

Watch SimLab VR Notes in Actions

Embed VR Gallery technology in a website

In this step we will copy the jQuery Plugin link and paste it in the header tag of the webpage

	  
<script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-2.2.4.min.js" integrity="sha256-BbhdlvQf/xTY9gja0Dq3HiwQF8LaCRTXxZKRutelT44=" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

A. In this step choose the element shape whether it is button or image or URL and copy the code where you desire, and change the URL https://s3.amazonaws.com/web-material/vr_viewer/Yacht.vrpackage to the URL of the package

B. If Viewer is not downloaded this message box will handle it and give the user a popup to download the viewer.

	
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://www.simlab-soft.com/vrPack/test_files/vrCatalog.css?x52295" >
<div id="container_large">
 <div class="alert" id="panel"> <br> <span  class="closebtn" onclick="document.getElementById('container_large').style.display = 'none';">× </span>  <span id="changable_text" class="text-center center-block"> Try Again Please </span>  <br> 
 </div>
</div>

In this step copy the script link that improves the protocol concept in the footer

	  
<script src="https://www.simlab-soft.com/vrPack/test_files/vrCatalog.js?x52295"></script>

VR is a new technology that promises to be widely involved in improving many industries in the near future, and many companies are hoping to make more with it. Accelerating training, reducing cost and increasing profits are few of the great things VR is promising (a list of VR benefits in the business world can be found in the VR technology introduction article). The best way to make sure that this new technology reaches its maximum potential is by solving the barriers and challenges that prevent mass adoption of VR. By doing so, it will prevents users from becoming hyped up for nothing, and from being used in small pockets here and there. In this article, we will show you how SimLab Soft solves the 7 Main barriers for mass adoption of VR technologies in business.

Solution

At SimLab Soft, we simplified the process of creating an interactive VR experience, we lowered the skill level needed, and packed it all in one single and easy to learn Software (SimLab Composer). By using SimLab Composer you should be able to create your first VR experience within minutes, and be able to master the tool in hours.

Solution

While the cost of VR hardware is going down rapidly, it makes the dream of utilizing VR closer than ever. At SimLab Soft we focus on reducing the total cost for the remaining elements including, software, learning time, and production time. A permanent license of the easy to learn SimLab Composer VR costs $399. VR Viewers are free, so you do not need to pay your clients extra charges.

Solution

VR experiences created using SimLab Composer can be run using HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Mobile VR headset, or even on the Desktop for users with no VR hardware available. We are always updated with the newest VR hardware available in the market, so you do not need to worry about future changes. VR experiences created in SimLab Composer can be also exported as 3D PDF files ready to be emailed.

Solution

SimLab Composer supports reading a large set of industry standrad 3D file formats, including SketchUp, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Inventor, Rhino, DWG and many more. SimLab Composer also supports mixing different file formats into one scene allowing you to create diverse VR experiences. In addition to direct import, SimLab Composer offers free 3D plugins for seamless integration with commonly used 3D CAD applications.

Solution

VR experiences created in SimLab Composer can be stored as single VR package files. This makes it more practical for creators to email their VR experience or upload it on Dropbox. Also we developed a special distribution mechanism, SimLab Cloud Showroom. It makes it easier to share and update VR experiences, and it’s free to download.

Solution

SimLab Composer makes it easier for creators to develop VR experiences in house, or by a 3ʳᵈ party. With the large set of supported formats, you do not need to share native file formats with VR experience designers outside of your organization. For sharing VR experiences with outside users, we support a proprietary file format not shared and not available to the public to reduce the possibility of reverse engineering.

Solution

SimLab Composer VR experiences are optimized to provide high quality graphics, and fast refresh rates to reduce motion sickness and make VR an even more enjoyable experience for the user .

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What is VR?

You probably heard of VR here and there, but you only have a basic image of what it actually is. Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that allows users to experience and interact with 3D computer generated virtual environments in real time. Some key factors of the VR System are; interactivity’’ and ‘’immersions’’; by means of becoming part of the virtual experience, having a sense of presence, and ability to control and interact freely with the surroundings.

While the real world is experienced through our five senses to their full potential, VR is experienced mainly through two of them: sight and sound. Sight forms the majority in capturing and passing information of the surrounding to our brains, the visual stimulations in any given environment are the most important in providing the feeling of being completely immersed.

VR isn’t just another trendy word, the development of this technology requires specialists from all types of fields merging their knowledge into one technology. After all, in order to create a virtual world similar to the physical one, real-world’s laws of nature and physics must be recreated all over again in the virtual world. The biggest debate for VR here is whether this technology has reached a high level of technicality to provide fully realistic and immersive experiences to users similar to the real-world or not.

There is no doubt that this technology still needs some time to reach a high level of realism, but it doesn’t mean it’s not heading in the right direction. Perhaps the time when VR will be considered as an alternative to the real-world is when all human senses and emotions are fully integrated into this technology.

Not only the five senses we all know, but also some others, including, sense of balance & acceleration, sense of movement, and internal sense of pain, hunger, thirst and so on. People will always question the future of any new technology, Will
VR fade in time or is it going to grow faster than anticipated?

Why do you need VR?

VR technology is adaptable to any field, users from different backgrounds can use it easily, whether it’s for growing their business,ventertainment, or training purposes. VR has great values for everyone.

SAVE COST & TIME

VR allows you to use different kinds of simulations at any time in any place. No need to book your plane ticket to attend your next business meeting abroad or you don’t have to wait for your class when you can learn virtually any time. By using VR technology, many costs can be reduced or excluded, allowing you to save your money, such as; travel & fuel expenses, large space bookings, training equipment costs, energy, insurance, damage expenses and a lot more.

SELL MORE

VR helps improving your overall marketing experience for your brand. You can present your products efficiently in a manner that allows more profit, and business growth. At the same time, VR online markets provide customers with an easy and a pleasant shopping experience, it gives them the opportunity to explore the product they want to purchase, customize it and visualize it anywhere in real-time. Using VR to promote your products allows you to be up to date with the latest technology and will bring a good reputation to your brand.

REUSEABLE

VR technology is practical and can be adapted and applied in any field. It’s fast in performance and saves up a lot in terms of processes, operation, and manpower. In addition to that, VR experiences can be modified, recorded, saved and experienced all over again as many times desired.

Is VR the right tool for you?

Because VR has many benefits and flexible characteristics,there’s an endless possibility of creating realistic and out-of-real-world experiences. It has a wide range of applications in different fields and can solve many issues that were impossible to solve before.

ENTERTAINMENT

At the moment, some of the most common VR applications are VR video games and movies. The entertainment industry is a running business and investing in such technology has big rewards in return. There will always be this new big hit game releasing soon, or a new movie, the sky is the limit for this industry! While creators are keen to create the best entertaining and immersive piece of work, VR is here for that and more. Also, VR breaks the boundaries by allowing people to attend their favorite band live concerts or sports matches, without the need of being physically there.

HEALTH & THERAPHY

VR can play a major role in curing certain mental illnesses. For example, people with anxiety, post-war trauma, disabilities, and certain phobias can benefit from VR therapy. Experiencing soothing immersive virtual environments allows releasing a great amount of stress and improving the overall mental health.

PROPERTY & ESTATE AGENTS

VR tours help people to view different types of properties all in one place without the need of visiting the sites physically. This will save a lot of time and effort, as it’s easier for buyers to review properties over and over without the need of organizing meetings with agents.

BRANDING & MARKETING

Right now, branding new products can be efficiently done through VR. How many times did online shopping fail to present the product exactly as it is to customers? Shopping through VR solves this issue easily, customers can explore and observe the products they want to buy in 3D, customize it, and purchase it without the need of going to the store.

How to create your first VR experience ?

Now you would probably want to try this technology on your own. The very first questions that will cross your mind are, how does VR work? How do I start creating my own VR experiences? What tools do I need? Whether it’s for 3D visualization, gaming, or movie streaming, in order to start making your own VR experience you need to make sure that you have the right tools. One powerful tool to create VR scenes is SimLab Composer. It provides a complete 3D visualization and simulation tools required to build fully immersive experiences. Regardless of your field or profession, you can follow these easy steps to create a VR experience in Simlab Composer.

How to navigate through your first VR experience?

Once you receive the VR packed file, you can open it through Simlab Showroom Viewer. Simlab Showroom viewer is available for free to users who want to view their Simlab VR packed scenes either by Computer desktops or HMDs (HTC Vive and Oculus). Another option is to use Simlab VR mobile viewer to open your packed scene, which is also available for Android and iOS for free. The following is a map chart showing briefly the user’s navigation process.

Back to the debate of whether VR is going to continue or disappear, VR is a still growing industry and what’s clear for now is that this technology is already here! It’s all about how further the level of refinement and development this technology can reach. As long as there’s a continuous value coming from VR then there’s no reason for it to vanish anytime soon. But, we owe such complicated technology some time to take it to the next level.

SimLab VR framework should work for you.

• No matter what CAD application you are importing your model from
• No matter what experience you want to create for your users
• No matter how small is your budget to start utilizing VR

Why should I use SimLab VR framework?

• When building the framework, our focus was on ease of use, so even a user new to 3D, should be able to create an amazing VR experience.
• SimLab VR framework from day one will support a large number of 3D formats.
• SimLab VR framework is a complete solution that covers the process of preparing, adding interaction, adding animation, viewing, and distributing VR models.
• Component based design, SimLab VR framework is delivered as a set of components that are designed to work together without forcing this on you, it is easy to pick the components you need to make it match your perfect workflow.
• SimLab VR framework will be available in two editions lite edition which will be free, giving you the functionality to share VR models with others, and the professional version that gives users the ability to add animation, and advanced user interaction to the model, which will be affordable even for individuals and small companies.
• Built on top of SimLab Composer to benefit from the technologies that were developed, optimized, and stabilized over many years.
• Open communication, we decided to share the development plans of this project to allow users to share requests and to be able to plan accordingly

What hardware do I need for SimLab VR?

For VR you need a good machine with new Video card, good processing power and memory. To get the most of this Technology preview you need to have HTC vive.

If you do not have that, do not worry, you can use the desktop viewer that will provide you with great interaction on the desktop and which you will be able to share with customers who do not have the HTC vive.

This desktop viewer also can be used as a great tool to speed up the process of adding interactive capabilities to 3D models.

Components of SimLab VR framework:

2- SimLab VR Showroom

Showroom was created to make it easy to share models with users, and to build showroom catalogs, soon showroom will add optional network capacities to facilitate delivering models to stores and end users.

Preview of SimLab VR framework

The following video shows a preview of what to expect in SimLab VR framework

What is next?

Next week we will start sharing the first technical preview of SimLab VR framework, in this preview, we will give users access to SimLab VR showroom, and the new VR viewer.

When ready, the technical preview will be available in the following link.