How to Create a 360 Tour in the magicplan App

Create a memorable first impression with clients by providing a 360-degree perspective of the interior of their property.

In today's digital age, captivating and interactive content is key to capturing the attention of potential customers. One effective tool that has gained significant popularity is virtual tours. These immersive experiences allow users to explore the space as if they were physically present, helping them visualize the layout, design, and ambiance. 

This article will guide you through the process of easily capturing and visualizing floor plans by adding 360 photos with your mobile or tablet device or connecting a 360 camera.

Create 360 tours with the camera of your phone or tablet

If you do not have a compatible 360 camera, no problem! You can still create a virtual tour in the app by creating or adding 360 panorama photos with your mobile device's camera.

Manually add 360 panorama photos:

1. Enter your project and open the floor or room level. 
2. Tap on "+ Insert", then select "Object".
3. Tap on "Annotations", then tap on the "360 Panorama" object. 
4. Place the object on the point where you want to add your 360 picture within the floor plan. 
5. Tap on the "360 Panorama" object, then tap on the "i" next to the object name.
6. Tap "Photos & Notes"
   1. Select the "Camera" option to take a live 360 panorama
   2. Select "Photo Library" to upload a 360 panorama from your photo library 
7. If taking a live 360 photo, tap the red start button, and follow the guiding animation on the screen to scan the room. The scan will finish automatically once you've scanned around the entire room. 
8. Repeat this process in each room to complete your virtual tour. 

Once you've added 360 photos to your floor plan, you can access and share your virtual tour in the magicplan Cloud. 

Create virtual tours by connecting a 360 Camera

You can connect a compatible 360 camera to take photos in the magicplan app. The pictures taken will be attached to your floor plan and automatically assembled into a virtual tour in the magicplan Cloud.

Take pictures with your 360 Camera:

1. Enter your project and open the floor or room level. 
2. Tap on "+ Insert", then select "Object".
3. Tap on "Annotations", then tap on the "360 Panorama" object. 
4. Place the object on the point where you want to take your 360 picture within the floor plan. 
5. Tap on the "360 Panorama" object, then tap on the "i" next to the object name.
6. Tap "Photos & Notes" and select the "Ricoh Camera" option. Follow the prompts on the screen to connect your camera and proceed to take your 360 photos. 
7. Repeat this process in each room to complete your virtual tour.