Collect information from your users
It's possible to ask users for their opinion, feedback or personal information during any story. There are a couple of content blocks for this purpose:Β Poll, Checklist, Open Question, Form and Review Request.
All answers given during these content blocks are saved and displayed on your Analytics Dashboard.
Poll
With the poll content block, it is possible for the user to rate a series of questions on a scale, with emoSome readersCreating branches
Creating branches is easy if you know how. Follow the steps in this article, and you'll be able to create complex story structures in no-time.
What is a branch? π₯Έ
A branch is a sidestep from your main story line. Based on action by your user, you'll be able to change the storyline. You could for example add a simple choice at the start of the story that leads to three different storylines. Alternatively, you can go wild, and add branches inside your branches to create a complex and replayabSome readersThe virtual host
Did you know that you can use a normal video of someone and transform it into a hologram?
Well, in this article you will learn how to add your own virtual host in your stories.
Adding the virtual host
You can find the 'Virtual Host' when clicking 'New content block' in your story.
The only thing you have to do is:
Add your marker image, this is where your personSome readers3D models in Augmented Reality
So you want to make 3D models come to life? πΒ Then you came to the right place.
Here you'll learn how to upload your 3D models, so you can project them on any image you want using the AR Marker content block .
Exporting as GLB/glTF
To upload a 3D model to the builder, you'll first need a 3D model in a GLB or glTF format. We'll show you how to export your 3D model to this format using Blender, but you can also export to GLB and glTF in Blender.
GLB anSome readersStory settings
Below you can find a description of each property you can edit in the story settings.
General
Story name
The story name is displayed on top of the story by default. It's also shown in DMs when shared. You can get creative with the name, but it's best to keep it short!
Story image
Used in project overview and is the main image when the story is shared. Landscape oriented image works best.
Description
Give your users a short description as an introduction of your story. The descSome readersMake your story appear as a mobile app
In some cases, our clients and/or users require access to the story on a regular basis.
For instance when you are a client providing feedback, when you want to show the story to interested parties, or when your stories are part of platform with multiple stories.
Android (Chrome browser) and iOS (Safari browser) offer a very handy tool to make your life easier.
By adding a direct link to your stories on the homescreen, you can simulate direct access like you would have with a fullyFew readersOpen World
So, you want to create stories that a user can physically visit? πΊοΈ
An open world lets you do that by connecting your stories to a specific location using the GPS location of the user.
This way, the user can walk to a location and start a story in any order they like.
Here you can see an Open World from our startup campus, Dotslash β¬οΈ:
Scan the QR code or [cliFew readersAdding text and question content
Time for the real deal π
Add a new Text content block in your scenario. It should look like this:
Each content block is divided in three columns.
The left column contains options that are unique to the content type, in this case a Header image and Text of the content block.
The middle column has options that are available for all your content blocks. YoFew readersCreating a new story
Are you ready to create your first story? π
It is very easy! Just press the 'Create story' button in the upper right corner.
Choose a name for your story.
Go to settings and select an image (landscape works best) and add a short description.Few readersAll our content blocks
Are you more visually oriented? We got you. We created an interactive story, literally showing you whatβs possible. Click to get started or continue reading.
πΉοΈβ Click here to view the interactive story
All content blocks and what they can do
π₯ Video
An easy one: this block is used to upload videos. This doesnβt necessarily have to be a classic video, but can also be an introductory logo animation or such.
, which you can later use in various parts of your story.
How to use Personalised tokens
To begin, we need to include an "Open Question" block in your story.
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Apps
There are also a few apps that create 360 images, like Panorama 360.
Though tFew readersThe story editor
Welcome to the story builder π
Let's create your first story using different types of scenes. In the beginning, you'll see a blank canvas, such as the one below: β¬οΈ
By pressing 'New content block', you'll get to pick a content block from the vast selection of content types. Don't be overwhelmed, we'll walk you through them!
, download a streetview image ([a guide can be found here](https://help.intractive.app/en/experiencesFew readersMap Branching
You've created a map, but now you want your users to explore various markers and experience different aspects of your story. You can achieve this by utilizing branching in a map block.
Branches
In your Map block. Let's add two markers.
Click here if you need help on creating markers,
Click on 'Create Branch' two times to make two branches.
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Hi there π. To get started, navigate to the analytics page of your story by clicking the analytics icon in the menu:
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The anatomy of the analytics dashboard
The dashboard consists of the following sections:
General statistics. Here youFew readersHow to use Preview
Ready to ride the lightning β‘οΈ? You probably already spotted the little lightning bolt on top of every content block in the Scenario editor:
If you click on it, you'll get a popup with the following options:
When you scan the QR code or click onFew readers