Scanning a map

• Immersal VPS
• Mattercraft

To get started creating a VPS project, you'll first need to sign up to Immersal and scan your environment to create a 3D map.

Getting Setup

1. Sign up to the Immersal Developer Portal

2. Download the Immersal Mapper app:

   • Google Play
   • App Store

Scanning a map

Scanning your environment using the Immersal Mapper app is quick and easy, and will allow Immersal to create a 3D map of your environment which you can later use to develop augmented reality environments using Mattercraft. To create a map:

1. Open and sign in to the Immersal Mapper app on your mobile device
2. Click on the plus icon located at the bottom center of the screen to create a new map
3. Make sure that your camera is set to Manual Mode by clicking on the M in the top right corner
4. Walk around your environment, tapping on the camera button to take images which Immersal will create a map from
5. Click on the tick icon (or done) and wait for your images to upload (you may have to leave your device unlocked and in the app during this upload process)
6. Head into the Immersal Developer Portal, from here you should see your new map
7. Wait for your map to process - when uploaded and ready, the 'Status' should say done
8. Make a note of the map ID and your account token ID (developer token) as these are needed in Mattercraft

You can learn more about how to use the Immersal Mapper application here.

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