Virtual Staging

Virtual Staging is a remarkable feature that allows you to implement 3D objects into your virtual tours, enhancing their visual appeal and interactivity. These objects can range from furniture to any item that suits your creative vision.

Functionality

3D objects can be added to the tour manually with a GLB file, by connecting your Sketchfab account, or by selecting available objects from the tour library:

 

Adding 3D Objects to Your Tour

If you want to add your own object, choose My Objects and click + Add. 

(1) Upload your file in GLB format, compressed as a ZIP file (mind the specified size limitations).

(2) Add an Asset Icon (optional) for a preview image to distinguish your object in the library.

(3) Add Asset Audio, if you want your object to have the voiceover . 

Once uploaded, the object will appear in the tour library. Click on it and place an object to the desired location:

When you place an object on the space, you can adjust its parameters to fit your needs. You can modify the size and position using (1) Move, Rotate, and Scale buttons or (2) by modifying the X, Y, Z Position and Rotation parameters manually.

Additionally, you can use the Lock Scale toggle (3) to adjust the object's size while maintaining its fixed aspect ratio. Alternatively, turn off this toggle if you want to set the scale manually (4):

Let's check additional settings for more control:

  • Asset name: to mark the object on the tour asset page;
  • Active: makes the object visible in the tour. Disable this toggle to hide the object;
  • Enable Hover Animation: activates the object's animation only while the cursor hovers over it;
  • Hide When Animation is Complete: removes the object from the tour after its animation ends;
  • Add Loader Animation: displays a loader animation while the video is loading;
  • Enable idle animation: Toggle on to play an idle animation when the 3D object is not performing any other actions (This feature works only with models compatible with Mixamo animations);
  • Loop: Repeats the animation continuously;
  • Audio: the uploaded asset audio will be played once the object starts its animation;
  • Render Range* defines the distance from which the object becomes visible in the tour;
  • Start Animation Distance specifies the range within which users will see the animation assigned to the object as they approach it.

*Default render distance is set at 25 m and 5 m for animation, however, you are free to set the distance per your needs. If you don't set up this distance, it makes all items load together on the tour at the same time.

Note: the render distance can't be bigger/longer than the tour scale itself. For example, if your room is only 10 meters long, then the render range should be within the same range.

 

Additionally, an object inside your tour can be assigned specific actions to enhance interactivity and guide visitors through the space:

  • Matterport (fly-over) - a fly-over transition from the dollhouse view to the selected in the Matterport tour location via a deep link (can be retrieved by clicking U inside the Matterport tour);
  • Matterport (instant) - redirects visitors instantly to a specific location within the Matterport tour, using a direct-entry effect;
  • Tour link – redirects visitors to a specific location within the Virtualz tour (the deep link for this can be obtained by pressing CTRL+Y inside the Virtualz tour);
  • New Tab - opens the specified content in a new browser tab;
  • Panorama - opens the panorama (make sure first to add and active the panorama for the tour);
  • iFrame - embeds the external website content directly within the tour. Make sure to use iFrame Tester to verify if the link can be i-framed.

Sketchfab 

To add a 3D object using a Sketchfab, you need to integrate your Sketchfab account with Virtualz. Follow this link for a video guide on how to synch Sketchfab with Virtualz.

After synchronizing your account, enter the desired object's name into the search bar. If you want the object to be animated (e.g., moving or talking), switch the turn on the Animation toggle, otherwise, it will remain static. Once you've selected your preferred object, place it appropriately within your space: 

All objects added to the tour are automatically organized under the Scene section. This section allows you to efficiently navigate through your 3D objects and modify different color adjustments, render range, and animation distance: 

Furniture

Another convenient method for adding 3D objects is through the furniture library integrated into the Virtualz platform. Simply enter the desired item into the search bar, select the 3D object, and position it within your space. You can adjust the object's size and location immediately or modify these settings later in the Scene section: