We are developing AR features to 3D Wayfinder. AR will provide wayfinding functionality through mobile device camera and it can mix location info from 3D Wayfinder with real camera image. AR functionality can be seen in ISE 2024 next week. AR or Augmented reality means rendering information and 3D content on real time camera image. Digital information will be overlayd onto the real-world environment, enhancing our perception and interaction with the surroundings. Unlike virtual reality, which immerses users in a completely digital environment, AR seamlessly integrates virtual elements with the ..read more

We have made significant changes in our WebGL rendering engine called FRAK. New version will be FRAK 2 and it can be tested in beta version with all 3D Wayfinder projects. FRAK engine is a JavaScript library/API for creating interactive 3D applications using WebGL. The purpose of the library is to provide a framework for simplifying the creation of complex interactive 3D applications. It has been built for 3D Wayfinder and it is optimized for showing 3D building models in web applications. FRAK is open source and the code can be found in Github. New features in FRAK 2 are: • New deferred rende ..read more

3D Wayfinder supports now GLTF for 3D floorplans and SVG for 2D floorplans. This provides new features and better-looking maps. Now there is a support for new 3D model format GLTF for 3D maps and also integrated support for SVG (vector-based images) for 2D maps. GLTF enables smaller files size and new possibilities to make 3D maps better-looking. SVG at the same time makes 2D map creation easier, as SVG is vector-based format. This allows to upload maps with marked ceilings or areas (by SVG polygons), so with our wayfinding software these ceilimgs can be linked with locations and they can be c ..read more

We are currently developing voice recognition feature for 3D Wayfinder. It will allow visitors to use wayfinding software without using touch-screens. Just say where you would like to go and wayfinder software will show you the way. Voice recognition is becoming more popular and as the quality recognizing words is becoming better and mobile screens becoming smaller. It would be convenient to use voice orders instead of using touch-screens. Of course, there are privacy issues, as most of the voice recognition is done in servers. But for wayfinding software this is not an issue, as the wayfindin ..read more

We have added CDN support in 3D Wayfinder. CDN makes loading 3D Wayfinder application faster especially outside Europe. Currently it is available only for custom projects, but soon it will be option for all 3D Wayfinder customers. CDN or Content Delivery Network is a geographically distribute servers that cache content close to end users. A CDN allows for the quick transfer of files, media etc. It works best for static content. In 3D Wayfinder it is basically possible to load all wayfinding content including maps, location data, images, application files etc. CDN is widely used by sites with h ..read more

WE are adding augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality features for 3D Wayfinder. With AR and mixed reality it is possible to provide map information and directions on camera image. This makes wayfinding in large buildings even more simpler and extends the possibilities to use 3D Wayfinder. 3D Wayfinder provides interactive 3D applications and real-time rendering solutions in self-service kiosks, mobile applications, maps on websites and indoor/outdoor positioning with Bluetooth iBeacons or GPS. We have worked with organizations across the globe. We have developed our own WebGL engine-Frak. I ..read more

WordPress Indoor Map Plugin for indoor maps is an easy way to integrate building directory to your WordPress website. Keep the tenant info in sync on all your channels – web, mobile and kiosk. It allows you to connect locations on map with WordPress pages, show logos and additional info. We have developed WordPress indoor map plugin for 3D Wayfinder. Plugin comes with stand-alone location management, but in can be used also with directory content from 3D Wayfinder. Plugin provides map, that can be included in any WordPress page. Besides interactive map, there are also search and browsing feat ..read more

The world biggest cruise ship “Wonder Of The Seas” has more than 2800 rooms and accommodates more than 6900 people. Wonder of the Seas measures 1,188 feet (362 m) in length and has a gross tonnage of 236,857 across all 18 decks. Since all rooms and activities are compactly together on cruise ships, it is necessary for people to have all the information on important activities and locations. Indoor positioning on cruise ships is an important comfort for the passengers. We present to you the indoor positioning solution for a cruise ship created by 3D Wayfinder. World Biggest Cruise Ship “Wonder ..read more

In this post, we will introduce different options for designing 3D map. A map mostly serves the task of guiding people, but there are many different ways to design a map. When designing a map, a lot depends on what the map is designed for, which people use it, what kind of user experience they expect and what added value the map should create. Detailed designing of 3D model With 3D Wayfinder, you can design your own 3D map, but we also offer a complete solution with several detail levels. One way is to create very detailed designing 3D map. These are models where the textures are precise, so ..read more

How to create DIY 3D wayfinding maps? It is not that hard as it may sound. Following post will give you an overview on how to create 3D models for wayfinding software. In addition we will share you videos of the modeling process. Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind: Maintain a clean quad topology and keep poly count low, no need for edge beveling and subdivisions, when the situation does not require it. The floor, outer walls, inner walls, details, locations, stairs, elevators, locations and greyed out areas must be separate objects, please do not combine them into one. Its also r ..read more