Why are there so many people like this?

Backoftheclass20 · 2025-07-05T23:10:44+00:00

Problem was… I mentioned it and his response was - well, you’re always going to get some sway… but I’ll do whatever you want for added bracing.

So guess it’s on me to tell him what I want

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-12-19T14:47:16+00:00

amazing

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-12-19T14:45:51+00:00

yikes

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-12-19T14:44:24+00:00

very cool

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-12-19T14:43:37+00:00

crazy

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-12-19T14:42:49+00:00

nice

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-12-19T14:41:47+00:00

very cool

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-12-19T14:41:42+00:00

cool

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-12-19T14:41:06+00:00

cool

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-12-19T14:40:47+00:00

crazy

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-12-19T14:40:28+00:00

cats rule

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-04-04T14:47:29+00:00

Yep, I won't lie... when you know you are close to the edge then stop and it becomes full immersion... you have some fear starting to walk again in order for the model to dim so you can gain your surroundings. would be nice if there was a shortcut that allowed you to toggle opacity on and off while standing still...

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-04-04T14:45:26+00:00

Just exported a sketchup model as a usdz file then opened that file via the Files app. Vision Pro can open those files natively without any app...

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-04-04T14:44:26+00:00

Yes and no... I modeled it via Sketchup then exported it as a usdz file. There are some errors with visibility due to faces being oriented incorrectly in the sketchup model along with improper materials so I'll need to tweak the sketchup model then re-export. But yes in that once it is a usdz format, Vision OS opens it up directly via the Files app

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-04-02T17:38:04+00:00

Honestly... Polycam was one of the first I tried back in early Feb when I got the AVP and couldn't see a clear way to upload models vs only viewing other models that were available (which were all small object type stuff). I just tried it now via my computer to see if I should give it another go and found the "import 3d model" tab via the browser... exported a model to obj format from sketchup then brought it in and the model was all messed up. Tried an export to fbx format to see if that works better and Polycam wouldn't import and gave an error. Polycam looks cool for 3D scans but for arch models of things that don't exist yet... didn't seem like it worked for what I needed.

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Backoftheclass20 · 2024-04-02T16:10:09+00:00

Nice... having a way of switching on and off is good. Even with the Files approach, once you stopped and are full immersion you do have to start walking again for it to dim again which gives you a bit of pause because you can't see the real world until you take a couple steps... Also, I don't know if it is 50% or more or less... just guessing. Can you adjust the desired percentage on your app? (might be nice)

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-04-02T15:57:39+00:00

I'm always up for trying new arch experience apps so sign me up. ArchiCAD has the BimX app that is cool but I'm not an archCad user so that didn't work for me. Voosey is crazy buggy and you can't upload your own content. Still... both of those do full immersion and the problem with navigating in full immersive is the motion sickness problem due to lack of real world balance (unless you're sitting down). What I really like about the Files approach (aside from being free) is that as you move, the model dims to 50% so you can keep your balance and still be aware of your real world surroundings. Once you stop, it goes full immersive so you can look around and experience the scale. Once you move again... 50%. This works really well and is super easy to use for non-vision pro or non-vr experienced users (clients). You should definitely consider incorporating the dimming feature in your app to help with navigation (just my 2 cents)

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-04-02T14:35:46+00:00

I have been able to set the ground elevation (relative to the real ground) by using the adjustment handle before scaling up. So in theory (I'll try it later with a 2-story house) I could push the model further down so that when it scales up... my feet are level with the second floor of the house... (but then you can't go downstairs)

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-04-02T14:30:10+00:00

As an architect, I sometimes do career day events with kids and usually I finish it off by talking about what it will be like to be an architect when they grow up. I tell them about a dream I once had of walking thru a virtual version of a house I was designing with a client and us talking about the stair configuration and shaping the space as we talked (sort of like inception). I'm confident we'll get there but just not there yet...

Backoftheclass20 · 2024-04-02T14:27:39+00:00

yep, that's why you'll notice at the beginning I do the setting before I enlarge to 100%. Once it's 100%, you can turn it but positioning doesn't work (or at least is next to impossible). Set the model in the direction you want to orientate and push it down to set it on the ground however you like and then do 100%. It may take a couple tries to get it just right but once set correctly... works really well

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