Overview
This section will explain how to use the Tag Editor on the iGUIDE portal to create and edit tags.
Before You Begin
- Make sure you have an iGUIDE published on the iGUIDE portal.
- If you plan on adding pictures for the tags, make sure to have them uploaded to your computer for quick access.
- Log into the iGUIDE Portal.
Where to Find the Tag Editor
Step 1: Go to the My iGUIDEs section on the iGUIDE portal.
Step 2: Choose the iGUIDE you wish to edit and click on the blue "Tag Editor" button.
- You can also find the Tag Editor from inside the iGUIDE by pressing on the iGUIDE's title, and then clicking on the "Tag Editor" section on the left hand side.
Tag Editor Layout
- The iGUIDE Viewer is on the main/right portion of the page.
- The Tag List appears on the left portion of the page. The list will populate with Tags as you create them. Floors in the list can be expanded or minimized in order to see all Tags existing on other floors. The Show Tag List button appears beside the bottom-right corner of the floor plan window, beside the floor selector and Create a Tag button.
- The Create a Tag button appears beside the bottom-right corner of the floor plan window, beside the floor selector and Show Tag List button
- A search bar is at the top of the Tag list. Use this to search for a specific Tag in the list.
- The blue Save button is at the bottom-left, under the Tag list. Use this to Save any new Tags you create and/or any changes to existing Tags.
- The white Reset to Last Save button is at the bottom-left, under the Tag list and besides the blue Save button. Use this to discard any changes made during your current session.
How to Place a New Tag and Reposition the Tag
Step 1: Select a Tag placement mode. See the list below for a brief explanation of each mode.
- Tag placement mode 1: Uses the drafted interior walls, half-height walls, and perimeter walls for Tag placement. Railings are ignored. Use this mode for anything on a wall.
- Tag placement mode 2: Requires you to draw a line on the floor plan that represents the surface you want to Tag. Use this mode for fireplaces, premium kitchen or bathroom features, or anything else not quite on a wall.
- Tag placement mode 3: Requires you to select the same thing from 2 different points of view. In order to work properly, the points of view you choose must be at the same height. Use this mode for things that aren’t near any wall, such as on a table, floor, or ceiling.
Step 2: Follow the on-screen instructions to place a Tag.
Step 3: Remember to press the blue Save button after placing one or more Tags.
Step 4: Reposition a Tag if you made a mistake, and then Save again.
- If you want cancel a tag placement, You can use the "X" button on the right of the tag in the placement mode options to remove the tag placement.
How to Edit a Tag
To edit a Tag, press the pencil icon beside the Tag title in the Tag list. See below for a short explanation of each section. If you’re happy with your Tag, press the blue Apply button in the bottom-right. If not, press the white Cancel button, right beside the Apply button. As always, don’t forget to save!
- Title: Consider using a name that will allow you to easily identify the Tag in the list.
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Content: On this tab, everything that you enter will appear in the Tag. See a short explanation of each option below and figure 7 for reference.
A) Bold, Italic, Heading: These are just some basic text formatting options.
B) Unordered List, Ordered List, Quote: Use these to create a list or quote.
C) URL/Link: Use this to include a link to an external web page.
D) Image: Use this to include an image from your iGUIDE Gallery, or insert a link to an image hosted elsewhere online.
E) Video: Use this to include a video by copying and pasting the video URL.
F) Pano Link: Use this to bring users to another pano in your iGUIDE by copying and pasting an iGUIDE Link which had the “Use current 3D view” option enabled. Find and acquire this by pressing the Share button in your iGUIDE.
3. Options: On this tab, you can embed a webpage and customize the style of your Tag. See a short explanation of each option below and see figure 8 for reference.
A) Embed URL: If you want to show an external webpage in the tag, paste the URL here. If you choose to do this, anything that you entered in the Contents section will not be shown.
B) Tag Hotspot: Choose which Tag style you prefer. Also shows a preview of Stem Height.
C) Tag Color: Choose a preset colour or a custom one.
D) Tag Opacity: Drag the slider to set the opacity of the Tag. ‘0’ is invisible, and ‘100’ can’t be seen through.
E) Stem Height: Drag the slider or enter a number to change the Tag stem height. You will see a preview of the stem height in the Tag Hotspot section.
4. Quick Preview: On this tab, you can see any changes you’ve made before you decide to apply them. Go back to the Content and Options tabs to continue making changes.
How to Hide and Remove Tags
In cases where you have multiple iGUIDE Views and you only want specific Tags to appear per each View, you have the option to hide Tags per View. And, of course, you can also remove any Tag you create.
Step 1: Click the eye icon to hide a Tag, or click the bin icon to remove a Tag.
Hidden Tags appear in red text with a red crossed-out-eye icon, and the Tag icon will be invisible on the floor plan. Removing a Tag will remove it from all Views. As always, don’t forget to save!
How to Share your iGUIDE Tag List
Step 1: Open the share menu on your iGUIDE 3D tour
Step 2: Select "Show tag list" and then copy the URL
How to Enlarge the Tag Image
Step 1: Open the 3D tour, and locate the tag you wish to enlarge the image.
Step 2: Click on the tag.
Step 3: Click on the expand button that is located in the top right corner of the image. This will enlarge the image.
Step 4: To further enlarge the image, you can right click on the image itself, and select "Open image in new tab". This will pop up a new window with just the image.
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