Manipulating 3D models using Mixed Reality Tools for SMART Document Camera

You manipulate 3D models using your SMART Document Camera and the mixed reality cube.

To manipulate a 3D model using the mixed reality cube

1. Connect your SMART Document Camera to your computer and turn on the document camera.

2. Open the .notebook file, and then display the page containing the 3D model.

3. Place the mixed reality cube under the SMART Document Camera, showing one side of the cube to the camera.

   

   SMART Notebook software enters Mixed Reality mode and assigns the 3D model to the cube. If there is more than one 3D model on the page, move the cube until the animation on the page indicates that the cube is connected to the 3D model you want to manipulate.

   Note 

   SMART Notebook software enters Mixed Reality mode in this situation only if a 3D model is on the page. Alternatively, you can enter Mixed Reality mode by pressing SMART Document Camera in the toolbar, and then pressing Start Mixed Reality in the SMART Document Camera window.

4. Do any of the following:

   • To move the 3D model on the screen, move the cube.

   • To rotate the 3D model on the screen, rotate the cube in your hand.

   • To unassign the 3D model from the cube, cover the cube’s markings with your hand.

   Note 

   If you experience any of the following symptoms, the cause may be issues with tracking:

   • The 3D model doesn’t connect to the cube.

   • The 3D model shakes when it’s connected to the cube.

   • The 3D model sporadically disconnects from the cube.

   • SMART Notebook software enters Mixed Reality mode when the cube is under the camera even if you aren’t moving the cube.

   To address tracking issues, see Lighting requirements.

   Tips 

   • As you move and rotate the cube in your hand, ensure you don’t cover the symbols on the cube’s surface.

   • To hide the image from the SMART Document Camera and show only the 3D model, move the transparency slider to the left.

5. If you’ve purchased a second cube from SMART and there is more than one 3D model on the page, manipulate another 3D model by completing steps 3 and 4 with the other cube.

   Note 

   The two cubes must have different patterns if you want to use them both at the same time.

6. When you’re done, move the cube (or cubes) away from the camera.

   SMART Notebook software exits Mixed Reality mode after a few seconds.