Find the Panoptica Review app on the Microsoft Store by searching "Panoptica Review” or by clicking here. To download the Companion, visit the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. For a printable copy of the Panoptica Floor Marker PDF, click here.
To power on, press and hold the button on the back left side until the Windows logo appears on your screen. To power off, hold the button for 5s until the screen displays “Goodbye.”
To power on, press and hold the button on the back right side until the Windows logo appears on your screen. To power off, hold the button for 5s until the screen displays “Goodbye.”
Rotate the headband up and extend the headband using the adjustment wheel. Place the device high on your head so the headband sits at the top of your forehead. Adjust the the device and tighten the wheel so the lens is centered over your eyes.
Place the device high on your head and and adjust the back by turning the dial. Be sure to move the up, down and side-to-side to maximize comfort.
Both brightness buttons are located on the left side of the HoloLens 1 and 2.
Use a hand ray from your palm to target the item. You don't need to raise your entire arm, you can keep your elbow low and comfortable.
Point your index finger straight up toward the ceiling.
To perform the air tap gesture, pinch your thumb and index finger together, hold for a couple of seconds and then quickly release them.
If you are using a HoloLens 2, you can also use a pointing gesture.
Hold out your hand with your palm facing you. You’ll see a Start icon appear over your inner wrist.
Tap the windows icon using your other hand. The Start menu will open where you’re looking.
Hold out your hand with your palm up and fingertips together, then open your hand by spreading your fingers.
Open the Windows Menu using the Bloom (HL1) or Start (HL2) gesture.
Select the tile that says No Internet.
Select your network, then select Connect.
When prompted for a network password type it and then select Next to join your network.
Search for “Panoptica Review” on the App Store and install the Companion app.
Search for “Panoptica Review” on the Google Play Store and install the Companion app.
Connect your HoloLens to wifi through the Windows Menu.
Find the Panoptica Review app on the Microsoft Store by searching for "Panoptica Review" or scanning the QR code above.
Download the Panoptica Review app.
Refer to "start running a model review" for the next steps.
Print the Panoptica floor marker and place it on the floor of the space where you will complete the model review.
Ensure your HoloLens and Companion device are connected to wifi, and your HoloLens brightness level is increased.
Open the Companion and press CHANGE SERVER to enter your specified server URL. If left unchanged, the default server will connect to the Panoptica Demo environment.
If you choose to LOGIN AS A GUEST , enter your email address and provided PIN code, and press LOGIN to proceed.
Otherwise, press LOGIN and log in with your email address and password if you have a known Auth0 user account on the specified server.
Note: Use the login method that your company has recommended to you, such as Google G Suite.
Open Panoptica and press CHANGE SERVER. Connect to your company's server by scanning your specified server URL QR code.
Your HoloLens will now display a PIN code. This will be the PIN you enter on your Companion to pair the two devices.
On the Companion, enter the code shown on your HoloLens and press PAIR. Once paired, you can calibrate your HoloLens.
Press START CALIBRATION on the Companion.
On the HoloLens, ensure that you can see all edges before clicking CONFIRM on the Companion.
Scan the Panoptica floor marker with your HoloLens and click CONTINUE on the Companion to proceed.
Once you have completed calibration, you will arrive at the list of model reviews you have been invited to.
On the Companion, tap the SAGD Wellpad model review and press confirm to enter it.
If it is your first time joining this model review, you will start in the model review’s Lobby, and your Companion will display the Dashboard.
Next, we will enter a scene in the model review. Click on the SCENES & SPAWN POINTS tile or the Scenes tab in the navigation model to get to the list of all scenes.
Tap a scene in the list. This will reveal Spawn Points that can be jumped to in that scene. Tap any of the Spawn Points in the list (such as Platform Side 1) to jump into the scene at this location.
After downloading is complete, you will find yourself at your selected Spawn Point location and are now ready to review the scene.
The Dashboard page has four tiles that contain details to the model review you join:
Use the Scenes tab to go to different Spawn Points or a new scene. Spawn Points are different locations within a scene that you can instantly move to.
A Lobby is a scene that is a miniaturized version of the entire project featured in the model review. To go back to the Lobby, press GO TO LOBBY.
Use the Tasks tab to monitor and check off tasks created for your model review. Selecting a task will bring up a more detailed view, where you can see who has also checked off the task, and if it is assigned to anyone specific. Press CHECK OFF to complete the task.
Use the Participants tab to follow other users that are in your model review.
To follow someone, press FOLLOW by the user’s name. Upon following another user, your scene and spawn point will change to be theirs, as will any offset they apply to their scene. You can unfollow, by pressing FOLLOWING.
This is useful for allowing a team lead to ensure everyone is with them, for example, especially when reviewing multiple scenes and traversing multiple spawn points.
You can move the scene around in small increments by clicking the Offset tile in the Dashboard.
Press the buttons beside your desired axes to adjust the scene in metres or degrees. Use the RESET button to set the values back to 0.0.
Note: if you have others following you while adjusting offset, they will see the scene move, too.
Rather than walking around the 3D model, you can navigate through the scene using the joystick on the Companion. This can be done by holding and dragging the blue joystick.
BIM data can be viewed on selected objects.
First, select an object so your selection arrow is visible. The Companion will automatically display any data attached to this object.
From here you can attach a text or image note to your selection.
Text and photo notes can be left in the scene to record findings and opinions in your model review.
To create a note, select an object, and then click the LEAVE A NOTE button. This will bring up the note-taking window, where you can create a note for others to see.
Once created, your selection arrow will be replaced with a note icon. Other participants can see your note and create a thread, by using the text box and photo button there.
You can recalibrate your device at any point during the model review.
Press the SETTINGS button in the Dashboard and select the CALIBRATE button to complete the calibration process.
Press START CALIBRATION on the Companion.
On the HoloLens, ensure that you can see all edges before clicking CONFIRM on the Companion.
Scan the Panoptica floor marker with your HoloLens and click CONTINUE on the Companion to proceed.
After it successfully calibrates, a success message will appear on the Companion and you will be placed back in the scene you were just in.
Note: If you press the SKIP button, a notification message will appear on the Companion and the scene will remain unchanged.
Press CONTINUE to proceed.
You can leave a model review at any point.
First, press the SETTINGS button in the Dashboard and select the LEAVE MODEL REVIEW button.
The Companion will now take you back to the list of your model reviews. Now, you can join another model review.
If you want to sign out of the app, press the SETTINGS button in the Dashboard and select the SIGN OUT button.
The Companion will take you back to the Login screen and the HoloLens is now unpaired.
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