[SOLVED] How to create standalone offline tour?

[Hrvoje]

Hello

Is it possible to create standalone (offline) tour without using Flash?
Eg. like create autorun.inf file to autostart index.html
They will have online version as well,
but my client want's to be able to run it from USB stick or CD or DVD rom.

When I run index.html offline:

- in FireFox: it works OK, but not smoothly
- In Safari: it works OK, but not smoothly (worst than in FF)
- in IE 11 it works OK and smoothly but only after clicking "Allow blocked content"
- in Chrome: it doesn't work - it shows skin elements but actual panoramas shows as black screen

With Flash I can use projector, but id like to avoid using it because I would need to rebuild skin, also P2VR components aren't working

Any suggestions?

Latest P2VR beta

Thanks,
Regards

[skyfocus]

You need to allow external content in the browser (for flash), for (latest) Firefox it is:

-> right mouse click in panorama
-> select "general settings"
-> Advanced
-> settings for trusted locations
-> add your map ...

In chrome it is something similar.

Arjan

[Hrvoje]

Hi skyfocus

Thanks a lot for posting possible solution.
But atm I'm not using Flash at all.

Is there any way how to make HTML5 panorama standalone, to be bullet proof for most users?
Something like put: CD, DVD or Stick in -> autorun.inf kicks in -> panorama works for most users.

Option to tweak trough advanced browser settings is out of question because this is rocket science for most users.

I tried few html2exe packers but no luck.

Regards

[skyfocus]

Hi Hrvoje,

I understand your question now. It is something I'm strugling with myself. There are too many browser/platform options. And there is always something that spoils the tour experience.
If it's only HTML5 you are interested in then a minimum HTML5 interperter with a small footprint is what you are looking for.
I've been playimg with NW.js and the tour runs very smooth with it ( https://github.com/nwjs/nw.js ). The overhead is around 100Mb and can be packed on a USB stick with autostart.

I've made a little package you can put on a stick (http://www.skyfocus.nl/files/nw-standalone.zip). The only thing you need to do is put your (html5) tour in de "files/content" directory.
I've tested it on the (windows) desktops and laptops I've standing around here and they play the tour smooth and crisp. I'm curious about your experience.

Hope this helps ?

Regards,

Arjan

Ps: there are also MAc and Linux versions available of NW.js

[Hrvoje]

Hello skyfocus

It works tnx
I have few questions. I've found your website and tried to reach you by phone but "secretary" answered.
Is it possible to do quick Skype session? My skype nick is krkljuz (Hrvoje Znaor)
Payment included

Regards

[Hopki]

Hi Hrvoje,
See tip document regarding the NWJS project.
Regards,
Hopki

[Hrvoje]

See tip document regarding the NWJS project.

Hi Hopki,

Solved a few days ago thanks to the same suggestion of skyfocus.
Thanks for posting this guide it will help other users for sure.

Regards

[Hopki]

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[KCMangan]

Using Syfocus package for transferring to usb

So I got my project all together and packaged to a usb pen.
On the machine I created it on everything looks fine, but when I transfer the Usb pen to another machine, the main file works ok but the skin buttons are displaying as little windows image icons with a crack in them..(I presume thats a missing link)
All the png/svg files are on the pendrive so it should be linking to them.

Anyone any idea as to whats happening

Pano2Vr5.0.1Pro.

Thanks in advance.
K

[skyfocus]

Hello KCMangan,

It sounds like a permission/external content problem. I have not yet tried this standalone pakkage with pano2vr version 5. I can test it next week and let you know my findings (I'm now on a photo trip to Indonesia).

Regards,

SkyFocus

[KCMangan]

Hi Skyfocus

Worked great in the end..Just had a tonne of buttons to activate in V5.
I love options but silly half hidden options bug me..

my client has turned around and said they onl y have 32bit machines.ANy idea how to change code for 32 bit?

I was so happy, and then old tech bites me in the butt..

K

[skyfocus]

Hi KCMangan,

I agree about the options, most of them you set once with testing and forget about them what they actually do. On the other hand, the more options the more tweakable the software is.
I've tested the package with V5 and there are no problems with it as far as I can see.

For the 32bit issue, there is a 32bit version available of NW.js see http://dl.nwjs.io/v0.14.3/nwjs-v0.14.3-win-ia32.zip

Regards,

Arjan

[KCMangan]

Hi Arjan/Skyfocus

The forgetting about what options actually do,is my issue; I've worked with Cad and Max for 15+ years ,so when I go to a fresh install, i'm lost for a while.
I actually have no idea for the first 5 minutes where everything is, and I'm a senior designer, each rev moves stuff to some unknown area.Buttons move+Vanish, options are turned off when they used to be on etc

When I Instruct people on installs and usage by mail or even over the phone ,I often forget a step or two by accident as i configured my CUI and toolbars years ago and forget to mention its really important to do step x, and it leaves them lost, even though I thought I gave them direct information.
I'm finding the same thing with P2VR5

The smallest click ruins a project..ie it doesnt work.

Chances are you imported a v4 Tour template and it was saved into the V5 file ,ie you know your stuff and have done for years.
Fresh install means i have to get everything ticked correctly.

I'm in the middle of making a "must read/view file" for tour newbies like myself, as in going in fresh with a clean install,no previous versions.
I cant remember right now which button it was but it made the difference between the .svg showing or not on export...It used to be be automatic but now I have to enable it...
Seeming as I did not know about enabling it, I ended up checking a million other things first:)

I really thought V5 would have been easier, as in a ,save as option in PS, not a numeric schematic of a lizard by vector points ,,,grin

I downloaded the 32bit version of nwjs but the file config is different to your usb version...I dont have a clue about what program controls what (apart from start.bat)
If you ever have time, can you explain what needs to go where on the 32bit version or put a 32Bit version together in a zip.

I'll give a go at it in the morning and post any luck I have for other users..

Any help greatly appreciated and I will return the favor with a 3d-model/image....

I may have forgot to say thank you, the folder works great...Is it ok to place a link in my future post tut to your original post?

Thanks for all
K

[skyfocus]

Hello KCMangan,

Sorry for my late reply, the trip took longer then planned and I was kind of off grid for the last 2 weeks.
I've made a 32bit package, you can download it here: http://www.skyfocus.nl/files/nw-standalone32bit.zip

hope this helps and it is not to late =)

Regards,

Arjan