Dear all,

I'm happy to be back on Sketchucation hopefully with good news. We have just announced the release of the new version of the ARmedia SketchUp Extension.

The ARmedia Extension now works in association with the cloud based ARmedia Studio and Mobile ARmedia Players, a suite of tools that will allow you to create and visualize Augmented Reality projects out of your SketchUp models quickly and effectively.

We have added a lot of new features to the product:

• Support for image based, Geolocation and spatial tracking
• A full-fledged Interactive Event Manager
• Web based 3D Editor
• Support for videos, alpha videos, images, audio and HTML5
• Interactive 360° and POI navigation

We have also enabled a totally free plan - supported by Video Tutorials and documentation - for those who want to take their first step into this world.

Please check the new product web page to learn more and download the Plugin:

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I'm confident you’ll have a great time with it.

All the best
GT

Hello,

I'm happy to announce that Inglobe Technologies has just released a new version of the ARmedia Plugin that extends the support to Trimble SketchUp 2014.

We have also released an update of the ARmedia Player that offers a better support for iOS 7 including retina display support.

The new version of the software can be accessed from here:

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(www.armedia.it)

Other exciting news are going to be disclosed very soon!

All the best

Graziano

Hi all,

I'm pleased to announce that at Inglobe Technologies we have released today the ARmedia Player for Android.

The ARPlayer allows you to visualize in Augmented Reality contents created with SketchUp and ARmedia Plugins directly on Android devices.

Basically, the same AR content created with the ARmedia plugin can be visualized on PC, Mac, iOS devices and Android devices as well.

More information here:

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(www.armedia.it)

The ARmedia Player for Android is available on Play Store:

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All the best

Graziano

Hi there,

I'm happy to announce that Inglobe Technologies has just released a free fully functional version of the popular ARmedia Augmented Reality Plugin for Trimble SketchUp.

The new ARmedia Plugin v2.3 release is intended to provide access to the complete set of features of one of the most trusted and easy to use augmented reality authoring tools in the market. Besides being available in a fully functional free version, the ARplugin now also allows to export videos for iOS.

New features have been added to the ARmedia Player for iOS as well, including:

• support for video textures in augmented reality view
• support for augmented reality models created by 'free' version of the AR-media Plugin

Bug fixes and improvements:

• fixed bug: black images were stored in Photo Album when
• taking screenshots of the augmented reality view on iOS 6
• improvement: taking screenshots on iPhones has been simplified
• reduced memory usage
• simplified licensing system for the free version..

Download the Free version now from our website:
http://www.armedia.it/sketchup_arplugin

You can download the iOS ARplayer now directly from Apple’s App Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/armedia-player/id502524441

Other useful links
http://www.youtube.com/inglobe
http://arblog.inglobetechnologies.com

All the best

Graziano

Thanks Rich,

I've also added the links to the post.

Sorry for not including the links before.

Hi All,

I'm pleased to announce that we have just released the new version of the ARmedia Augmented Reality Plugin for SketchUp that supports Geo-location.

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The plugin works in association with the new version of the ARplayer for iOS. By means of the new ARPlayer for iOS users can now choose geo-location as a visualization option for their projects. This feature allows to use GPS coordinates to locate a 3D model/animation on the earth’s surface. The software then tracks the 3D model coordinates in the real space using a suitable sensor fusion technique. This makes it possible to display virtual models in the real world without any marker. In addition, users can freely move virtual models in the real environment using an intuitive interface to best fit them to their view.

The Geo-localization feature extends the spectrum of visualization possibilities of the ARplugin in many application domains, including architecture, engineering and cultural heritage. The Geo-location feature is available in the ARplugin PRO v2.2

You can find the plugin here

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(www.inglobetechnologies.com)

Info on the ARplayer for iOS here:

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Hope you will enjoy it.

Graziano

Hello,

I'm happy to announce that the ARmedia Player is now available also for iOS devices.

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Creating mobile augmented reality experiences has never been so easy.

“ARmedia Player” is the first iOS application that allows users to interact with virtual models created by means of the popular ARmedia Plugin for SketchUp directly in the real physical space using AR (Augmented Reality) technology. The software is a general purpose player suitable for studying virtual prototypes of any kind in physical locations. In addition, it is a unique tool for presenting projects and ideas in many fields including Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Education.

[flash=600,362:2ullq0jt]http://www.youtube.com/v/qoJhBFqF3Gg[/flash:2ullq0jt]

Main features include:

(1) Touch the ARMedia icon to instantly augment your mobile view with the default 3D model.
(2) Browse the models Library and make any model you like the default model. You can choose any model to view from the Library.
(3) Add new models to the Library using iTunes, mails' attachments, links to models on the web or any file sharing app installed on your device.
(4) Import your models directly from your preferred 3D modeling software including Google SketchUp via the ARMedia Plugin available for your personal computer.
(5) When you look to the AR target image (available from the app's support page http://www.inglobetechnologies.com/iosplayer), the 3D model will appear on top of the AR target image.
(6) Explore 3D models from any angle using the interactive AR interface. You can scale and rotate models freely using simple gestures.
(7) You can easily adjust tracking settings to best fit your environmental conditions during AR visualization.
(8) You can take a picture of the simulated image through the camera.
(9) You can enjoy an immersive experience by moving around in the space that surrounds you, anywhere

The iOS ARplayer is available for iPad2, iPhone and iPod Touch. It can be freely downloaded from Apple’s App Store and, as it works in association with the latest update of ARmedia Plugin Professional v2.2, it is offered for free to users who have already upgraded to v2.2 of the ARplugin.

You can download the iOS ARplayer now directly from Apple’s App Store:

(itunes.apple.com)

For more information please visit our website:

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Best Regards

Graziano

@ Dan
Thank you very much for sharing your project!

@ xrok1
We are completing the development of the ARplayer and exporter for iOS. It will be available soon.
Thanks

Graziano

Hello,
I'm happy to announce that v2.2 of ARmedia Augmented Reality Plugin for SketchUp is now available from Inglobe Technologies

[flash=600,362:fibpqktb]http://www.youtube.com/v/g4_G6VtCssI[/flash:fibpqktb]

Among the vew features:

• Linked Markers: it is now possible to display a single model on two or more markers, granting the possibility to display more efficiently the same object from different viewpoints*

• Layers Management: 3D objects can be placed on different layers, which can be displayed independently during the AR visualization.

• Timed Slideshow: you can organize your 3D contents to act as a set of slides. In fact, each layer can be displayed for a chosen time interval and then replaced with the following layer.

• Real-time Shadows: you can now configure a light source to cast shadows on 3D objects, in order to obtain a more realistic visualization. Moreover, you can interact with this light source in real-time, moving it and modifying the shadows’ visualization.

• Clipping/Sectioning: thanks to the Clipping planes’ management features, it is possible to create sections of 3D objects in real-time.

For more information you can also take a look at our website: http://www.inglobetechnologies.com/sketchup_plugins.php

Regards

Graziano

Hello,
this quick note to inform you that the Beta testing for the ARmedia Plugin v2.2.1 is now open. The new features available in this
test version include:

• realtime shadows (both hard and soft shadows)
• realtime sectioning
• layers and timed sequences (slideshows)
• multi-markers setups

Please, send an email to beta@inglobetechnologies.com if you want to participate. Do not forget to indicate ARplugin for SketchUp in the email subject

Best Regards

Graziano

In remembrance of honoluludesktop I'll add my voice to the chorus. Even if I've never been in touch directly with him I can still remember some of his posts, and I've always been aware that he is part of this community. Really sad news.

Hello finalepkom,

good to hear from you.

@finalepkom said:

i would like to ask you about removing the limit time, can i remove it?

You are using the Demo version of the ARplugin. The Demo version does not allow to change the time limit in the AR visualization.
This can only be removed by using the PLE (that is FREE) or Pro/Pro lite versions. In order to get to it, you have to

1. buy/register for the software
2. download it
3. activate the license following installation/activation instructions

@finalepkom said:

and i can't loaded my video in ARMedia, whereas i already export video with .avi and support codec pack DiVX.. as results, just plane 3D when i chose object video..what should i do to make my video can be loaded when ARMedia ruuning?

I'm not sure that I'm getting the point here. If you mean that you add the video but it does not show during the AR visualization then you probably don't have Quick Time installed. Please check and let me know.

By the way you can always drop us an email via help[at]inglobetechnologies[dot]com or take a look at the ARmedia Support Forums here http://www.inglobetechnologies.com/forum/

Hope this helps
Regards

Graziano

Hello Tomas,
the ARplayer is free also for some commercial uses, even though not every commercial use is allowed.

Basically what you can do is:

• let your clients download the ARplayer to interact with your 3d projects,
• include the ARplayer and AR content in a product that is distributed for free (like for example a free magazine)

On the other hand, what you cannot do according to the current license is:

• use the ARplayer in a public kiosk (even though you can always use your ARplugin in kiosk applications)
• include the ARplayer and AR content in a product intended for sale (like books and publishing products intended for sale in general)

The inspiring principle is that one-to-one commercial transactions are allowed, whereas lucrative one-to-many transactions are subject to a different licensing model.

Hope this helps
Regards

Graziano

Hi Tomas,
sorry for the delay in answering.

@mayan said:

What is the difference between Lite and full version? Does absence of exporter means that I cannot send models to anyone who didnt buy a licence, so that it is only ME who can see AR model?

So far the main difference between Pro-lite and Pro version is the ARexporter. Whereas the ARplugin Pro-lite is meant to improve the designer's workflow by means of suitable AR visualization tools that essentially work in close association with SketchUp, ARplugin Pro also allows you to create independent AR files that can be shared and viewed using the ARplayer, without the need of having SketchUp and the ARplugin installed. This does not mean that you cannot use the ARplugin Pro-lite for your business meetings or in public presentations.

@mayan said:

What are condiditons of EULA of personal learning edition?

You can check by yourself by downloading the PLE. You only need to register on our website for this.

@mayan said:

If I buy commercial version, what about upgrades? Will they be for free or at what price?

So far many of the current upgrades have been offered for free to ARplugin users. On the other hand, with our new development plan we are going to release a NEW version every year with new important features. For this reason we will introduce a more structured licensing model (probably starting from the next major release) that will include an upgrade fee or a maintenance fee. This new model will be especially targeted to those users who want to upgrade to the newest features without restrictions. The ongoing inclusion of ever new important features motivates the planned shift to a new licensing model, that is still under study.

I hope this helps
Kindest Regards

Graziano

Hi Justin,

please contact our support team. You will surely get an answer there.
Regards

Graziano

Thanks d12dozr,

I've made it work...it was the new http address from YT.

Regarding the new features, they actually configure the ARplugin as a powerful, effective and affordable Augmented Reality Authoring Tool that works in association with SketchUp.

We have just uploaded a video on the ARplugin 2.1.

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Hope you will enjoy it.

Thanks Csaba!
We had our Server down last night and today in the morning. I hope you have been able to access our website.
All the best
Graziano

Hello,
I'm happy to announce that v2.1 of ARmedia Augmented Reality Plugin for SketchUp is now available from Inglobe Technologies

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Among the vew features:

• Video/Audio Objects: support for the creation of 3D objects that allow interactive media files playback.

• Soundtracks: support for audio playlist management which will play in background during the AR Visualization.

• Customizable Interactions: support for definition of interactions with 3D objects during the AR Visualization.

• Save/Load Custom Configurations: possibility to save/load many configuration options such as Markers’ Library and 3D Scene Setup.

• Extended Animations support for 3ds Max: e.g. skinning and morphing

For more information you can also take a look at our ARblog: http://arblog.inglobetechnologies.com/?p=337

Regards

Graziano

Hi atheross,

luckily enough I had chance to read your message.

Some users on Windows OS are actually reporting this problem. This happens because the installer sets some environment variable and Windows, sometimes, requires to restart the system. Once they restart the system everything goes as expected. Have you already tried to restart the computer? In case you have not, please, check if this is a solution. Otherwise, send an email to our support team at http://www.inglobetechnologies.com and you will surely get assistance.
Thanks

Graziano