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Getting Started with MedReality
You can quickly get started with MedReality by using the MedReality Web Viewer, or by Downloading the MedReality iOS App
1. Getting Started by Using the MedReality Web Viewer
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- The MedReality Web Viewer enables users to view 3D models on the web
- On the MedReality home page click “login” on the top menu
- Enter your MedReality username and password
- When you are logged in you will see a list of your channels
- Click into the channel and find the model you wish to view
- Once you are viewing the model, you can rotate and zoom
- If you are interested in creating a public link to your model please contact us
2. Getting Started by Downloading the MedReality App
3. Your MedReality Account
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- The first time you open the MedReality app, you can do three things:
- Sign Up and create a new user ID,
- Log In using an existing user ID, or
- Enter AR mode to view models
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- To create a new login ID, tap SIGN UP
- Make sure that you have an internet connection over cellular or WiFi
- Choose a user name that is unique to you. If the user name is already chosen, you can type a different user name or add letters or numbers to make it unique.
- Enter a password for this account
- Provide your email for communication and support
- Tap Sign Up
- To log into an existing account, tap LOGIN
- Make sure that you have an internet connection over cellular or WiFi
- Enter your username and password
- Tap Log In
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- To begin viewing models in Augmented Reality (AR) mode, tap ENTER AR
- Make sure that you have an internet connection over cellular or WiFi
- You do not need an account, or to be logged in, to view the free models included in the app.
- Click ENTER AR
- Aim your phone at a horizontal surface until you see a solid green square
- Tap the plus sign (+) to choose a model to view
- Choose a model from one of the free libraries, or, if you have send your own models to your account, tap My MedReality and choose a model from your private library
- The model will load as you see a green spinning arrow, and then the model will appear in or near your view.
4. Placing Sample Objects in your Scene
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- To begin viewing models in Augmented Reality (AR) mode, tap ENTER AR
- Make sure that you have an internet connection over cellular or WiFi
- You do not need an account, or to be logged in, to view the free models included in the app.
- Tap ENTER AR
- Aim your phone at a horizontal surface until you see a solid green square
- Tap the plus sign (+) to choose a model to view
- Choose a model from one of the free libraries, or, if you have send your own models to your account, tap My MedReality and choose a model from your private library.
- The model will load as you see a green spinning arrow, and then the model will appear in or near your view.
5. Upgrading to MedReality Pro, Assigning your Account to an Organization
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- A MedReality Pro license allows for unlimited 3D Model uploads (OBJ, STL and VRML) into your MedReality Accounts. Additionally, a MedReality Pro license will allow you to send 3D models to other users as well.
- To sign up for a MedReality Pro license please visit – https://medreality.com/pricing/
- Select the number of licenses you are interested in purchasing
- You will be directed to the MedReality store to complete your purchase.
- To assign your account(s) to an organization please contact us
6. Uploading Your Own Objects
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- To upload your own objects click “Upload Models” on the MedReality homepage or visit – https://medreality.com/upload-choices/
- Click “Upload Now” under “I Have a MedReality Pro License or Free Trial”
- Log In with your username and password
- Enter your own username under “Enter Username Sending To:” and click next
- At this point, you will be directed to the MedReality Model Upload Page
- Please read the guidelines about upload size and the 3D file formats that MedReality can accept
- Select the appropriate options for your upload
- Drag and drop your 3D model in the file upload area and click submit
- Enter the AR scene on your MedReality app and your object will appear
7. Uploading Objects to Another User in Your Organization
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- To send objects to another user in your organization click “Upload Models” on the MedReality homepage or visit – https://medreality.com/upload-choices/
- Click “Upload Now” under “I Have a MedReality Pro License or Free Trial”
- Log In with your username and password
- Enter the username of the user you wish to send the object in the “Enter Username Sending To:” field and click next
- At this point, you will be directed to the MedReality Model Upload Page
- Please read the guidelines about upload size and the 3D file formats that MedReality can accept
- Select the appropriate options for your upload
- Drag and drop your 3D model in the file upload area and click submit
- Next time receiving user enters his or her AR scene on the MedReality app and the object will appear
8. Collaborating With/Following Another User
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- The MedReality following feature allows users to share objects in real time
- To follow another MedReality user in your organization tap the “Follow Users” button on the MedReality App homescreen
- Type the name of the user you wish to follow in the search bar
- When the username appears tap the “follow” button next to the user you wish to follow
- To unfollow a user you are already following, tap the “unfollow” button
- Sharing an object
- To share an object place it in your AR scene and then tap the share button in the lower right of the AR scene (The button looks like a cloud with an upwards arrow).
- From the sharing menu select “Share Object”
- This will allow other users that follow you to see that object
- To stop sharing, tap “Unshare Object” from the same menu
- Collaborating with another user
- When a user you are following places shares an object you will both be able to see the model in your AR scene
- The model can be manipulated (Resize, spin, move) in real time and both users will see the resulting changes
- This is a great way to remotely share models in real time with other physicians, med-students or patients
9. Private Channels
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- MedReality allows organizations to create private channels of content that can only be accessed by users that are granted permission
- Private channels are accessed from the same area as the rest of your content library, but will only be visible to permitted users
- To set up private channels please contact us
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