panotour 1.7 user manual

8/10/2019 Panotour 1.7 User Manual

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Table of Contents1 Panotour - Installation and registration.............................................................................................................................................................................................................1

1.1 INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................11.2 REGISTRATION..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................1

2 Panotour - Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22.1 FLASH CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................................................................................................................2

3 Panotour - Supported file format in input..........................................................................................................................................................................................................33.1 SUPPORTED FILE FORMATS.......................................................................................................................................................................................................3

3.2 EXIF DATA......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

4 Panotour - Interface.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44.1 PRESENTATION OF THE INTERFACE.........................................................................................................................................................................................44.2 CUSTOMIZING THE INTERFACE..................................................................................................................................................................................................4

5 Panotour - Interface - Toolbar.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................65.1 Open project...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

6 Panotour - Interface - Main Window...................................................................................................................................................................................................................86.1 NAVIGATION........ ........ ........ ........ ...................................................................................................................................................................................................86.2 SELECTION........ .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................86.3 EDITING..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

7 Panotour - Interface - Hotspot Editor.................................................................................................................................................................................................................97.1 PRINCIPLE............... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................97.2 HOTSPOT EDITOR INTERFACE....................................................................................................................................................................................................9

8 Panotour - Interface - 3D Editor........................................................................................................................................................................................................................118.1 PRINCIPLE....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................118.2 3D EDITOR INTERFACE..............................................................................................................................................................................................................11

9 Panotour - Interface - Tour Properties..............................................................................................................................................................................................................139.1 Set as default parameters.............................................................................................................................................................................................................13

10 Panotour - Interface - Quick Export................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

11 Panotour - Interface - History..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................15

12 Panotour - Project Properties........ ........ ........ ..................................................................................................................................................................................................16

13 Panotour - Project Properties - Behaviour.....................................................................................................................................................................................................17

14 Panotour - Project Properties - Extra.............................................................................................................................................................................................................1814.1 THUMBNAILS..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................1814.2 THUMBNAILS STACK........ ........ ........ .........................................................................................................................................................................................1814.3 LOGO...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1914.4 PANORAMA LIST....... ........ .........................................................................................................................................................................................................20

15 Panotour - Project Properties - Tour Build....................................................................................................................................................................................................21

16 Panotour - Panorama Properties....................................................................................................................................................................................................................22

17 Panotour - Panorama Properties - Pictures...................................................................................................................................................................................................2317.1 SPHERICAL PANORAMA (360x180).....................................................................................................................................................................................2317.2 PARTIAL PANORAMA (< 360x180)........................................................................................................................................................................................23

18 Panotour - Panorama Properties - Projection................................................................................................................................................................................................25

19 Panotour - Panorama Properties - View.........................................................................................................................................................................................................26

20 Panotour - Hotspot Properties........................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

21 Panotour - Hotspot Properties - Link........ ......................................................................................................................................................................................................28

22 Panotour - Hotspot Properties - Display........................................................................................................................................................................................................2922.1 HOTSPOT POINT........................................................................................................................................................................................................................2922.2 POLYGON HOTSPOT.................................................................................................................................................................................................................2922.3 RECTANGLE HOTSPOT........ ........ .............................................................................................................................................................................................29

23 Panotour - Preferences....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31

24 Panotour - Preferences - Performances.........................................................................................................................................................................................................32

25 Panotour - Preferences - Global......................................................................................................................................................................................................................33

26 Panotour - Glossary.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3426.1 FLASH ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3426.2 .SWF............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3426.3 Hotspot.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3426.4 .XML.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34

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Table of Contents27 Panotour - Project Properties - Appearance..................................................................................................................................................................................................35

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1 Panotour - Installation and registration

1.1 INSTALLATION

1.If you have already downloaded the software corresponding to your operating system, go directly to step 3.

2.Go to the link below to download the version corresponding to your operating system:Download Panotour

3.Installation:

Installation on WindowsOpen the downloaded file (file .exe) and launch the installation.

Installation on MacOpen the downloaded file (.dmg file), a virtual disk is displayed and shows a .mpkg format file.Double click this file and follow the steps through the installation wizard.

Installation on LinuxOpen the downloaded file (file .deb or .tar.gz) and launch the installation.

At this point, the installed version is the trial version of the software.This version is not limited in time and all its main features are available.The virtual tours created will show a "demo version" logo; you will not be able to publish them on internet.

1.2 REGISTRATION

You can only register your license if you have already purchased the software. To buy a Kolor software visit ouronline store.

After purchasing a Kolor software, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with your invoice in PDF format.This invoice contains your license (username and registration key). These 2 elements are needed to register your software and to unlock the complete version:

1.Launch your software.

2.A welcome window containing information relating to the trial version appears.

3.Click on Register, a new window opens.

4.Enter your username and registration key in the required fields. You will find this information on your invoice or client account.

5.Click on OK, a message will warn you that your registration was successful.

Technical Support / Panotour Documentation

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2 Panotour - Prerequisites

2.1 FLASH CONFIGURATION

2.1.1 Flash Player / Compatibility

Panotour allows users to create virtual tours in Flash format. In order to read the tours generated, your computer needs the Flash player.Normally, it is already installed on your computer. If this is not the case or if you want to download the latest version for free, you can get it at this page:Download the Flashreader.

Version 9 (minimum) of the Flash reader is needed for viewing the virtual tours. We still recommended that you use version 10 (onwards).

The management of 3D elements has greatly improved between the 2 versions, distortion effects may appear (slightly wavy straight lines) if version 9 is used.

2.1.2 Display locally (from your computer)

The Flash items (file .swf) are primarily intended for use on the internet, you need to configure thesecured filesto execute them locally, or from your computer and not fromthe internet.Indeed, some elements can be loaded only if you set one (or several) trusted folder, ie, allow to the folder(s) where you export your tours to load content items to completelyvisualize the tour, to open URL links... etc.The secured files can be configured from the web interfaceGlobal security settings panel.

Set one or several trusted folders

SelectToujours autoriser.Then click onModifier...on the drop-down list and selectAjouter...thenRechercherun dossier. A file browser window will appear.

In the browser, select the folder to which you grant trust to the flash player (the folderwhere you export your tours).

The selected folder is then added to the list of the interface in the white box (you canrenew the process if you want to set other trusted folders).


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3 Panotour - Supported file format in input

3.1 SUPPORTED FILE FORMATS

Panotour supports most image file formats:

The Grayscale color mode is not supported.

JPEG: No particular comment on this file format.TIFF: 8 or 16bits.PNG: 8 or 16bits.PSD: No particular comment on this file format.KRO: File Format for gigapixel images (which can't be saved in other formats because of their size).

Complete list of supported file formats

3.2 EXIF DATA

An Autopano panorama (Pro or Giga) contains EXIF data in its assembly.This data especially sets the angular fields and is reinterpreted by Panotour Pro.So, the angular fields are kept (they are identical to those of the original panorama).

When a panorama does not contain EXIF data, the angular fields are calculated based on one of 2 values (horizontal or vertical, depending on the image's ratio).This calculation is applied to the following cases:

If the panorama uses an assembly software that is different from Autopano.If the panorama has been changed between when it was created with Autopano and imported into Panotour.If the panorama was exported with Autopano in a format that does not issue EXIF data (i.e. .png).

In these cases, a [!]icon (beside the horizontal and vertical fields) indicates that no EXIF data was found, in theProjection tabof the Panorama Properties.

The panorama viewed in the center window also has a icon showing the same information.This quickly lets us know what angular fields need to be verified and/or changed.


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4 Panotour - Interface

4.1 PRESENTATION OF THE INTERFACE

The Panotour Pro interface is divided into 5 areas by default:

TheToolbargroups all of the Panotour essential functions.TheMain windowlets you quickly visualize the entire project and select the various elements to edit.The hotspot Editorlets you edit the graphics of the selected panorama. It also lets you add and change the hotspots.The 3D Editorauthorizes the setting of 3D navigation parameters in the final rendering.TheTour properties, divided in 3 tabs, allow for the manual changing of selected properties or elements.

2 other windows are optional, theQuick exportwindow and theHistorywindow. You can see them from the Display menu, which is explained later on this page.

4.2 CUSTOMIZING THE INTERFACE

You can organize the workspace as you wish.

To do this, you have to click on the title bar of a window and drag it out of its original location:

If you release your window while a gray box appears in the interface, the window that you have selected will be lodged in place of the grey area. A window fixed tothe main interface is called docked.

If on the contrary, no gray area appears when you release your window, it will be rendered floating, which means that it will no longer be geographically connected

to the rest of the interface. To render a window floating, click on the icon on the title bar of each window.

You can also choose which windows will be visible / invisible in the View menu.

Checked windows are visible; the unchecked windows are not visible.Thus, checking or unchecking a window will either make it visible or invisible in the interface.By default, the following windows are visible in the interface:

Note that the customization of the interface does not affect the proper functioning of tools.

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5 Panotour - Interface - Toolbar

5.1 Open project

Lets you open a file project (.kpt).

5.1.1 Save project

The virtual tour project files have the ".kpt" extension. The following choices can be accessed by clicking on the small arrow on the right of the icon:

Save the project

Save the project in the same place as the last update.If this is the first time it is saved, Panotour launches "Save the project as...".

Save the project as...

Opens a folder browser so that you can give the project a name and indicate where it will be saved.

Save the project (extended) as...

Same function as "Save the project as...". Panotour also creates a file with the same name as the project and puts all the elements used to create the project here.This is useful when you want to transfer your completed project on a third party support (USB key, hard disk, CD, etc.) so that you can open it on anothermachine.

5.1.2 Close project

Lets you close a project (.kpt).

5.1.3 Undo/Redo

Lets you undo/redo editing actions.

5.1.4 Add panorama

Lets you add one or more panoramas to the current project. Panotour will display this panorama (or these panoramas) in the center window.

5.1.5 Build tour

Lets you export the virtual tour in flash format (.swf). Clicking on the small arrow to the right of the icon gives access to the following choices:

Build tour

Saves the virtual tour at the same location as the last backup.If this is the first time it is saved, Panotour launches "Build tour as...".

Build tour as...

Opening a folder browser lets you select the location to save the virtual tour.

5.1.6 View last built tour

Lets you see the last imported project (providing you have associated the corresponding application in advance via your file browser).

5.1.7 Contextual help

Click on this icon to activate the tool. Click on the desired icon to view information regarding its use.

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6 Panotour - Interface - Main Window

The central window lets you see the all elements of a project (panoramas, hotspots, links, etc.) and select them so that they can be edited.The panoramas are represented as thumbnails, the hotspots as circles, triangles or squares (according to type) and the links between the panoramas as arrows.

6.1 NAVIGATIONThe mouse wheel zooms in/out to change the size of items displayed.Ctrl+0(Windows) /Cmd+0(Mac) lets you adjust the view to all the displayed items.When the scene is not fully visible, it is possible to move in it with:

the scroll boxes.the arrow keys.the mouse (left click on the bottom of the scene to move with the mouse).

The name of the picture appears when you hover over it with the mouse.

6.2 SELECTION

Each selected item is squared in white (the hotspots are filled with gray to enhance visual contrast).

Select an element by clicking on it.

Hold down theCtrl

key (PC) /Cmd

(Mac) key to select multiple items.

Ctrl+A(PC) /Cmd+A(Mac) selects all panoramas and hotspots.

6.3 EDITING

Panoramas can be moved with a simple drag and drop.The shortcutShift+Rto rearrange the window automatically.To connect a hotspot to a panorama, select the hotspot and slide it towards the desired panorama:

This link is symbolized by an arrow (the arrow is only visible when the hotspot is selected).All links exiting a Panorama appear when selected.

A panorama can be deleted via the contextual menu (right click on the panorama in question) or by using theDeletekey.Hotspots can only be deleted through the contextual menu in the center window (right click on the spot).


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7 Panotour - Interface - Hotspot Editor

7.1 PRINCIPLE

The hotspot editor is the workspace that allows you to add hotspots and to adjust the field of view of the different panoramas.A panorama is viewed in the hotspot editor when it is selected in the central window.

7.2 HOTSPOT EDITOR INTERFACE

7.2.1 Toolbar

7.2.1.1 Select

Click and drag the panorama to move the view of the preview.This lets you select the hotspots (but they cannot be moved).

You can obtain a full screen by double clicking.

When the "space" key is held, the Select tool is automatically activated no matter what tool is currently being used.

7.2.1.2 Fullscreen

Displays the full screen preview:

If the window is floating, it will use the screen to which it belongs.If the window is docked, it uses a different screen from where the application is located (if possible).

7.2.1.3 Add polygon

Traces a hotspot defined by several points (3 minimum). Each click adds a point to the polygon being traced.When the last point is close to first, the polygon is automatically closed and added as a hotspot to the panorama.The traced lines automatically adapt to the deformations applied in the panorama. The outlines of objects distorted by the spherical projection will then be easily drawn.

7.2.1.4 Add rectangle

Same principle as the polygonal hotspot, limited to 4 points. The tracing of the 4th point is automatically oriented so that the polygon drawn is a perfect rectangle in the virtualtour.It has different properties from other hotspots and lets you display video content.The points tracing order induces the orientation of the displayed object in the tour.For a standard display, you must enter the first point at the top left and continue clockwise.

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7.2.1.5 Add point

Each click adds a point type hotspot to the position indicated by the mouse.

7.2.1.6 Add Lens flare

Each click will add a lens reflection effect to the position indicated by the mouse.

7.2.1.7 Crop

Limits the visible area of the panorama to the final rendering.

7.2.1.8 Previous

Lets you select the previous panorama (according to the order in which the panoramas were added to a project).

7.2.1.9 Next

Lets you select the next panorama (according to the order in which the panoramas were added to a project).

7.2.2 Display and edition area

7.2.2.1 Display

The panorama selected in the center window displays here.It is possible to zoom into the window via the mouse wheel and move in the edit box using the arrow keys.These actions are also available when editing an item.

7.2.2.2 Edition

To edit an element, the corresponding tool must be selected (from the toolbar).When the elements can be edited they are yellow, when the can not be edited they are black.

When an element is editable, you can:

Adjust the position of a point by dragging and dropping.Delete it via the contextual menu (right click) or with the "delete" key.


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8 Panotour - Interface - 3D Editor

8.1 PRINCIPLE

Any item selected in the main window is displayed in the 3D editor.The 3D editor displays a preview of the final scene so that you can edit its visual settings.

8.2 3D EDITOR INTERFACE

8.2.1 Toolbar

8.2.1.1 Fullscreen

Lets you use a full screen.

If the window is floating, it will use the screen to which it belongs.If the window is docked, it will use a screen different from that in which the application is found (if possible).

8.2.1.2 Set as default view (or Set as hotspot view)

Sets the default view for the selected item (panorama or hotspot):Panorama default viewwill be used as a starting point for this panorama when viewing the tour.Hotspot default viewwill be used to create dynamictransitionsbetween the panoramas. This option is only available when only one hotpot (connected to an image) isselected in the main window.

Position the desired point of view in the preview and then click the icon with the mouse to apply the setting.Right click in the preview to select "Set as default view" (or "Set as hotspot view") in the contextual menu to apply.

The saved setting appears in theViewtab of the panorama Properties.

8.2.1.3 Set as zoom max

Sets the desired maximum zoom level.

Position the desired maximum zoom level with the preview and the mouse wheel and then click on the icon to apply the setting.A right click in the preview lets you choose "Set as zoom max" in the contextual menu so that you can apply it.

The saved setting can be seen in theViewtab of the panorama Properties.If the icon is dimmed, the "Limit the zoom to the image resolution" option is checked in theZoom limitstab of the View tab.

8.2.1.4 Set as zoom min

Sets the desired minimum zoom level.

Position the desired minimum zoom level with the preview and the mouse wheel and then click on the icon to apply the setting.A right click in the preview lets you choose "Set as zoom min" in the contextual menu so that you can apply it.

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The saved setting can be seen in theViewPanorama properties tab.

8.2.1.5 Previous

Allows you to select:

The previous panorama (according to the order in which the panoramas were added to the project)The view of the previous hotspot (if the view is that of a hotspot)

8.2.1.6 Next

This lets you select:

the previous panorama (according to the order in which the panoramas were added to the project)the view of the next hotspot (if the view is that of a hotspot)

8.2.1.7 Quality

Lets you adjust the preview resolution quality level. The following choices are available when clicking on the small arrow beside the icon:

Low qualityMedium qualityHigh quality

8.2.2 Preview

The 3D editor window allows for a preview of each element of the final tour.However, the hotspots are not visible and their zoom level limitations are not taken into account.Only the effect of the cropping tool is visible (set in thehotspot editor).


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9 Panotour - Interface - Tour Properties

The property windows affect all items selected from the central window. Some fields can be directly changed via the graphical tools previously presented.If nothing is selected, these windows are inactive. When numerous elements are selected, the properties that differ are displayed in gray but can still be edited.

The tour properties are divided into 3 tabs, documented in 3 different parts:

TheProject propertiesThePanorama propertiesTheHotspot properties

All of the tour property tabs contain tools that let you save or reset certain previously defined settings.Not all of the settings can be saved. This includes the image size or angular fields because these parameters differ for each image.

9.1 Set as default parameters

Lets you save certain property settings from the current properties tab so that they can be used again for future projects.

9.1.1 Restore default parameters

Returns to the last saved state. At the first use, the parameters are set at the application's default settings.


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10 Panotour - Interface - Quick Export

The Quick Export window lets you directly export a panorama in flash format (.swf).This results in a simple tour, without menus, that only lets you navigate a panorama.

Drag one or more images from the file browser into the quick export window.The number of flash files (.swf) created corresponds to the number of source images provided.The created file(s) have the same name as the source image without the extension and are saved in the same file.


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11 Panotour - Interface - History

The History lets you revisit any stage of your work regardless of the changes.

Clicking on a step will let you return to the step in which your work was found just after having implemented this step.

The and buttons let you navigate in the history.

Return to an earlier stage through the history. When you implement an action you will no longer have access to the previously available steps.


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12 Panotour - Project Properties

The Project properties in this window are applied to the whole project and are thus separate from the current selection.

The project properties window consists of the following 4 tabs:

TheAppearancetab lets you set the tour's viewing options.TheBehaviortab lets you set everything related to the tour's animation.TheExtratab lets you set the tour's graphics (thumbnails, logo, etc.).TheTour Buildtab lets you set the tour's export options.


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13 Panotour - Project Properties - Behaviour

First displayed panoramaLets you define which panorama will be displayed when a tour is launched.

Start with auto rotation

Check or uncheck the box to start or not the tour with auto rotation.Delay: Defines the waiting time (in seconds) between when the user is detected to beinactive and the start of auto rotation.

Speed: Defines the rotation speed (in degrees/second).

Splash screen

Lets you choose an image that will be displayed while the tour is loading.If a control template with a help button is selected in theAppearancetab, you canchoose the help image as the introduction image.

Duration: Defines how long the introduction image will be displayed (in seconds). Aduration of 0 seconds forces the displayed image to the first click of the mouse whenviewing.


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The Extra tab contains a list of configurable elements that can be added to the tour.If nothing is set in an item's options, this one will not appear in the tour.

14.1 THUMBNAILS

This lets you enable a bar containing thumbnail previews of each of the tour's panoramas.The bar can be reduced or enlarged with a tab visible in the visit.Each thumbnail is connected to the corresponding panorama.

EnableCheck or uncheck this box to enable or disable the thumbnails.

PositionThe small box prompts you to select one of the window's sides. This is where the thumbnail bar willbe placed.The green dot indicates the position of the bar in the tour's window.Click on one of the other 3 dots to change the position.

Start open

If this box is checked, the bar will be opened with the tour is launched.

If this box is unchecked, the bar will be closed when the tour is launched. The baropens when the tab is clicked.

Close on actions

If this box is checked, the bar will shrink when a hotspot interacts with a thumbnail.If this box is unchecked, the bar will close when clicking on the tab.

RowsLets you specify the number of thumbnail rows included on the bar. Keep in mind that each of thetour's panoramas will have its own thumbnail.This setting works in combination with the selected position.

WidthThis lets you define the width and the height (according to the selected position) of the thumbnail

bar in pixels (fixed size forced) or in percentage (the size of the display area of the virtual tour).

Display panorama name in tooltipIf this option is checked, the name of the panorama will appear on a tooltip on each thumbnailwhen on mouseover.

Normal BorderLets you define the size and the color of the thumbnails borders.

Highlight BorderLets you define the size and the color of the thumbnails borders on mouseover.

Panorama orderThis lets you define the order of the panoramas in the thumbnail bar.This setting also affects the order of the panoramas on the panorama list.Click on the name of the panorama and use the "Up" or "Down" buttons to change the order of thepanoramas.

14.2 THUMBNAILS STACK

This lets you enable a stack containing thumbnail previews of each of the tour's panoramas.The stack spreads on click, then the thumbnails are placed on a grid over the tour.Each thumbnail is linked to the corresponding panorama.

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EnableCheck or uncheck this box to enable or disable the thumbnails stack.

PositionThe small box prompts you to select one of the window's corners. This is where the thumbnailstack will be placed.The green dot indicates the position of the stack in the tour's window.Click on one of the other 3 dots to change the position.

DirectionLets you define the spreading direction of the thumbnails stack.

Start open

If this box is checked, the thumbnail will be unstacked when viewing the tour.If this box is unchecked, the thumbnail will be stacked when viewing the tour. Click onthe stack to open.

Display panorama name in tooltipIf this option is checked, the name of the panorama will appear on a tooltip on each thumbnailwhen on mouseover.

Keep aspect ratioIf this option is checked, the optimal height will be computed to keep an aspect ratio to fit all thethumbnails.

Thumbnail sizeLets you defines thumbnails size when the stack is spread.The thumbnail size is the half of this size when the stack is closed.The height setting is disable if you already use to ?Keep aspect ratio?.

Normal BorderLets you define the size and the color of the thumbnails borders.

Highlight BorderLets you define the size and the color of the thumbnails borders on mouseover.

Panorama orderThis lets you define the order of the panoramas in the thumbnail bar.This setting also affects the order of the panoramas on the panorama list.

Click on the name of the panorama and use the "Up" or "Down" buttons to change the order of thepanoramas.

14.3 LOGO

This lets you add up to 5 logos that will be seen throughout the virtual tour.The 5 available positions are the 4 corners of the tour and the nadir.

Note: If a logo is set on the nadir, it will be displayed on full spherical panoramas only.

Dropdown boxLets you select the logo position.Selecting a position display the corresponding settings below.

File

Use the icon to open a folder browser. Here you can choose the image that youwant to use as your logo.

The icon lets you delete the selection if it is not suitable. This does not influence thesource file in any way.

LinkThis lets you add an active link to an internet address.

The address has to be complete: http://www.my-website.com/

Width/heightThese boxes are used to resize the image used as a logo.

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If the 2 values are null, the image will keep its original resolution.If one of the 2 values is not null, the fixed value will be used as a base to calculate thenull value in accordance with the image's ratio.

If you add 2 values, Panotour Pro will force the values with the risk of distorting theimage.

You can add these values in pixels (fixed size forced) or in percentages (the size of thedisplay area of the virtual tour).

14.4 PANORAMA LIST

This lets you add a list of panoramas that make up the tour. This list will be visible and accessible throughout the tour.

EnableCheck or uncheck this box to enable or disable the list of panoramas.

PositionThe small box lets you choose on which side of the window you want to place the list ofpanoramas.The green dot indicates the position of the list in the tour's window.Click on one of the other points to change the position.

Panorama orderThis lets you define the order of the panoramas on the panorama list.This setting also influences the order of the panoramas on the thumbnail bar.

Click on a panorama name and use the "Up" or "Down" buttons to change the order of thepanoramas.


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15 Panotour - Project Properties - Tour Build

The export parameters lets you set the way the visit will be generated and to also restrict its use to certain areas.

Pictures export

Always: Force the calculation of the images at each export.Automatic: (default) Calculates the images automatically. At the first export, the

"always" function is used. Following the changes, Pantour may not calculate theimages.

Never: Forces Panotour to never calculate the images.

Embed all dataLets you choose if the flash file includes different tour elements (graphic elements, images, etc.) ornot. However, videos and sounds can never be included.

Use the button for more details on how to use this option.

If the option is checked: all the data is embedded in the exported flash file.The flash file is exported as name_of_project.swf.The weight of the flash file is consequential to the elements included.When viewing, all of the elements must be uploaded before you can browsethe tour (the upload is quite slow).

If the option is unchecked: all of the data is dissociated from the exported flash file.The export is composed of aname_of_project.swfflash file and aname_of_projectdatadata file.

These two elements are closely related and should not be separated.When viewing, the flash file will upload the elements it needs for the tourfrom the data file; the tour will upload quickly.

HTML TemplateThis lets you export a HTML file including the virtual tour.


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16 Panotour - Panorama Properties

The Panorama properties are accessible when one ore more panoramas are selected. Changed parameters are applied to all selected panoramas.

The panorama properties window is made up of the following 4 tabs:

ThePicturestab lets you adjust the resolution of the exported pictures.TheProjectiontab lets you set the Panorama's imported angular information and its output projection.TheViewtab lets you set the panorama view in the tour.TheNamefield defines the name under which the selected picture will appear in the virtual tour. You can change the name of the panorama here. This will notinfluence the source file in any way.


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17 Panotour - Panorama Properties - Pictures

This tab contains settings used to adjust the quality of the pictures used to view the selected panorama in the virtual tour.Depending on the panorama's fields of view, two scenarios are possible :

17.1 SPHERICAL PANORAMA (360x180)

Compute optimal sizeAutomatically calculates a size that will use the input image's resolution best.

Cube face sizeDefines the size of the cube faces used to build a 3D cubic panorama.

Max. preview sizeThe preview is a low quality version of the panorama that is viewed when the virtual tour islaunched. This version is viewed until the image is completely uploaded. You can adjust the qualityhere.

Cutting sizeWhen an image exceeds the value specified in one of the sizes, a multi-resolution pyramid isautomatically generated to facilitate the progressive loading of the data.This lets you specify a cutting size for the multi-resolution pyramid.The 0 value will deactivate the multi-resolution.

Jpeg qualityLets you define the Jpeg quality factor applied to the images when the tour is exported.The bigger it is, the less visible the compression effects are. This will play a role on the weight ofthe tour.

Nadir patchThis inserts an image on the nadir to overcome the shortcomings of the panorama (to hide thetripod for example).

Use the icon to open a folder browser. Here you can choose the image that youwant to use as the nadir patch.

The icon lets you delete the selection if it is not suitable. This does not influence thesource file in any way.

Scale: This lets you define the size of the image inserted on the nadir. This isproportional to the face of a cube.

17.2 PARTIAL PANORAMA (< 360x180)

Compute optimal sizeAutomatically calculates a size that will use the input image's resolution the best.

Partial panorama widthDetermines the width of the panorama in pixels.

Max. preview sizeThe preview is a low quality version of the panorama that is viewed when the virtual tour islaunched. This version is viewed until the image is completely uploaded. You can adjust the qualityhere.

Cutting size

When an image exceeds the value specified in one of the sizes, a multi-resolution pyramid isautomatically generated to facilitate the progressive loading of the data.This lets you specify a cutting size for the multi-resolution pyramid.The 0 value will deactivate the multi-resolution.

Jpeg qualityLets you define the Jpeg quality factor applied to the images when the tour is exported.The bigger it is, the less visible the compression effects are. This will play a role on the weight ofthe tour.

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Input field of viewSpecifies the selected panorama's angular view and to change it if needed. The 3D lets you seethe changes to these values.

Horizontal: Sets the horizontal angular surface surrounded by the panorama. This valuecan be changed.

Vertical: Sets the vertical angular surface surrounded by the panorama. This value canbe changed.

Vertical offset: Sets the panorama's horizon. Shifts the panorama up or down thesphere based on the respective positive and negative values.

An Autopano panorama (Pro or Giga) contains EXIF data in its assembly.This data sets the angular fields and is reinterpreted by Panotour Pro.So, the angular fields are kept (they are identical to those of the original panorama).

When a panorama does not contain EXIF data, the angular fields are calculated based on one of 2values (horizontal or vertical, depending on the image's ratio).This calculation is applied to the following cases:

If the panorama uses an assembly software that is different from Autopano.If the panorama has been changed between when it was created with Autopano andimported into Panotour.

If the panorama was exported with Autopano in a format that does not issue EXIF data(i.e. .png).

In these cases, a [!]icon (beside the horizontal and vertical fields) indicates that no EXIF data wasfound.

The panorama viewed in the center window also has a icon showing the same information.This quickly lets us know what angular fields need to be verified and/or changed.Changes to these fields will erase the indication icons.

Output projectionThis lets us choose the type of projection used to display the panorama in the tour.

Display a spherical projection: (default) The panorama is shown in a sphere. Thiscreates the feeling of 3D immersion.

Display a planar projection: The panorama is projected onto a plan. This type ofprojection is particularly suitable for panoramas with small fields of view.


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This tab lets you determine the conditions of the user's navigation of the tour for the selected panorama.

Default viewLets you set the panorama's default viewThese values can also be changed with the help of theSet as default viewoption in the 3D editor.

Fov: Panorama zoom level.Yaw: Horizontal offset in degrees from the panorama's center point.Pitch: Vertical offset in degrees from the panorama's center point.

Zoom limitsThis lets you limit the accessible zoom level during the viewing of the virtual tour.These values can also be changed with the help of theSet as zoom maxandSet as zoom minoptions in the 3D editor.These settings are not taken into account in the 3D editor.

Max: Maximum zoom level expressed as a percentage relative to a 90 angular field.This box will be dimmed when you check "Limit the zoom to the image's resolution".

Min: Minimum zoom level expressed as a percentage relative to a 90 angular field.Limit zoom to image resolution: Limits the zoom level to the panorama's resolutionduring the viewing of the tour. If this option is checked, theSet as zoom maxoption inthe 3D editor will be deactivated.


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20 Panotour - Hotspot Properties

The hotspot properties window lets you give specific features to selected hotspots.

This window is divided into 2 parts:

TheLinkpart, which lets you define what is connected to a hotspot when it is clicked.TheDisplaypart, which lets you define what is displayed at the hotspot in the tour.


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The "Link" group links the hotspot to an event that is triggered when clicking on it.Assigning a link to a hotspot will not change its appearance.Only one type of link can be specified per hotspot.

PanoramaThis lets you connect a hotspot to one of the tour's panoramas. This function has the same affectas when a hotspot is connected to a panorama in thecenter window.This link can be seen in the central window (an arrow links a hotspot to the panorama). If the linkhas already been made in the center window, the name of the connected panorama shows here.

Transition: This lets you assign an animated transition to a link. Clicking on the list toselect one of the proposed transitions allows for different combinations according to thepanorama or hotspot default view parameters defined in the3D editor.

The Yaw, Pitch and Fov define the default view of the connected panorama. These arethe same settings found in theDefault viewpart of the View tab.

URLThis lets you connect a hotspot to an internet address.

The address must be complete: http://www.my-website.com/A combobox opens after validation (Enterkey), the URL link will open accordingly to theselected behaviour in the combobox.

Open in a new windowOpen in a current frame in the current windowOpen in the parent of the current frameOpen in the top-level frame in the current window

ObjectThis lets you connect a hotspot to an object (image, video, sound, etc.).

Use the icon to open a file browser. Here you can choose the file that you want touse as the object.

The icon lets you delete the selection if it is not suitable. This will not influence thesource file in any way.

The types of supported objects are:ImagesFlash, animations (*.swf)

Position: This lets you place an object in the tour window.The green dot indicates the position of the object in the tour window.Click on one of the other 4 points to change the position.

Width/Height: This lets you change the size of the html page.If the two values are null, the HTML page will take a third of the tour's size

(in width and height).

If one of the 2 values is not null, the fixed value will be used as a base tocalculate the null value in accordance with the image's ratio.

If you complete these 2 values, Panotour Pro will force these values but thiscould distort the image.

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The Display sub-site lets you replace a hotspot with an object of your choice. The dialogue box changes based on the type of hotspot.

22.1 HOTSPOT POINT

For a hotspot point, thethemedefined in the project properties proposes different types of hotspots. These hotspots can be fixed or animated (a sequence of images).By default, these hotspots are the color of the theme but you can change their color regardless of the theme.

ObjectThis lets you choose an object to be displayed instead of the hotspot point. By default, the hotspotdisplayed is the neutral hotspot of the selected theme.

Map/neutral/info/direction/image: hotspots relative to a theme. By default, the listcontains 9 types of hotspots. These are 4 types available in 2 models: fixed andanimated (sequence).

You can create your own hotspots and integrate them into a software. For moreinformation see the Template page.

Other files: The type of objects supported are:ImagesFlash, animations (*.swf)

Custom color

Check this option to activate the color option and to change the color of the hotspot. If this box isunchecked, the hotspot will keep the color defined by the theme.This option is unavailable if the type of hotspot is not part of a theme (Other files).

ColorThis lets you change the color of the hotspot (if the author authorizes it). When you click on thecolor thumbnail, a color palette opens so that you can change the color of the hotspot.

Width/HeightThis lets you resize the object.

If both values are null, the object will keep its original size.If one of the 2 values is not null, the fixed value will be used as a base to calculate thenull value in accordance with the image's ratio.

If you add these 2 values, Panotour Pro will force these images. There is a risk that theimage will be distorted.

You can add these two values in pixels (fixed size forced) or as a percentage (the size

of the virtual tour's display area).

Info bubbleSets a text that will appear in a bubble when hovering the hotspot with the mouse.

22.2 POLYGON HOTSPOT

Only visible on overChecking this option will make the hotspot only visible when hovering with the mouse.If this option is unchecked, the hotspot will always be visible during the viewing of the tour.

ColorLets you define the contour color of the polygon.

Fill ColorLets you define the color that fills the polygon.

Info bubbleLets you define a text that will appear in a bubble when hovering the hotspot with the mouse.

22.3 RECTANGLE HOTSPOT

The rectangle hotspot is a special polygon hotspot.All images or videos associated with this hotspot will automatically be resized and directed so that it can be included in the rectangle.This is an interesting feature that gives the illusion that the screen is a picture that is horizontally placed on a table.

The rectangle hotspot also lets you create aFlying hotspot: To do this, define an identical image in the Object field of the display and link frame for the same rectangularhotspot.

When you click on a hotspot, the oject will move from its initial position towards the center of the screen in a fluid animation, instead of directly being shown on the screen.

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Object

Use the icon to open a file browser. Here you can choose the file that you want todisplay as an object.

The icon lets you delete the selction if it is not suitable. This does not influence thesource file in any way.

The type of supported objects are:ImagesFlash, animations (*.swf)

Only visible on overClicking this option will make the hotspot visible only when hovering with the mouse.If this option is not checked, the hotspot will always be visible during the tour.

ColorLets you define the contour color of the rectangle.

Fill colorLets you define the color that fills the rectangle.

Info bubbleLets you define the text that will appear in the bubble when hovering the hotspot with the mouse.


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23 Panotour - Preferences

The Preferences window is found under the Edit/Preferences/... menu when using Windows and Linux systems. For Mac users, go to the Panotour/Preferences/... menu.

This window is divided into 2 tabs:

The Performances tabcontains the settings relative to the use of system resources by Panotour.The Global tabdefines the internal software functioning options.


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Temporary foldersDetermines the folder in which Panotour will save temporary files.You can designate as many temporary files as you want.The use of a file or other is dynamically based on the space available on the partitions involved and thenumber of temporary files to generate.

Memory usedDefines the quantity of RAM will be available for the application.The maximum is calculated based on the memory available when the application is launched.The software must leave enough memory available to the system and other applications so that it can

continue to function properly.The more memory available, the better the software will work.

Number of CPUDefined by the computer used (default).These settings can be changed.

LanguageUsed to force a different language than the language the software system.


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Viewing settings

Always export the current project before viewing: Checking this option will let you re-exportthe project when clicking on the "View" button of the interface's toolbar.

Quick export settings

Automatic launch after export: Checking this option will let you automatically view the tour inthe flash reader by default. This is done after the export.

LanguageUsed to force a different language than the language the software system.

ThemeAllows you to change the appearence of the interface. 2 choices are available:

Dark theme : DefaultLight theme : lighter than the default theme

Logging

If checked, all the operations of the project are stored in the project file (*.kpt) as logs.This information is readable by opening the project file in a text editor (Notepad / TextEdit ...).


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