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Downloading and Using an Offline iGUIDE

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Overview

An Offline iGUIDE is a downloadable version of your 3D tour that preserves the exact state of the iGUIDE at the moment it is saved, allowing you to view it without an internet connection. It mirrors the full online experience, including measurements, VR capabilities, and interactive features, making it ideal for presentations, on-site reviews, or environments with limited WiFi access.

This guide explains what an Offline iGUIDE is, how to use it across different devices, and the steps required to download, unzip, and open the tour locally on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.

In This Article

  1. Understanding the Offline iGUIDE
  2. Using an Offline iGUIDE
  3. Downloading on Windows or Mac OS
  4. Downloading on Android
  5. Downloading on iOS
  6. Related Articles

Understanding the Offline iGUIDE

The Offline iGUIDE works like a time capsule, preserving the precise state of the 3D tour at the time of download. Any permissions, views, or hidden elements remain locked to the settings configured at that moment. If you later add or remove tags, panoramas, or update view permissions, those changes will not appear in the existing offline version.

Key things to know:

  1. The Offline iGUIDE mirrors the online experience, including measurements, VR, and other interactive elements
  2. Updates made online are only visible if the iGUIDE is re-downloaded
  3. Recipients needing access to updated content must download the latest version

Using an Offline iGUIDE

Offline iGUIDEs are viewed in a web browser by downloading and unzipping the file, then opening the index.html file inside the folder. While this is straightforward on a computer, it can be more challenging on mobile devices due to limited local file handling. For tablet presentations, the most reliable method is to preload the Offline iGUIDE while connected to WiFi.

Before you begin: ensure your iGUIDE is published on the iGUIDE Portal.

Downloading on Windows or Mac OS

Accessing Offline iGUIDEs on a personal computer follows the same straightforward process used on any traditional desktop:

  1. On your computer, open the iGUIDE Report containing the version you wish to download
  2. Click the Download button to begin generating the Offline iGUIDE
  3. Wait for the download to finish
  4. Click the Download button again to access the downloaded file
  5. Extract all files from the .zip
  6. Inside the extracted folder, double-click the index.html file to open it in your default browser

Downloading on Android

The Android process takes a few more steps but is still simple to complete:

  1. On your Android device, open the iGUIDE Report containing the version you wish to download
  2. Click the Download button to begin generating the Offline iGUIDE
  3. Wait for the download to finish
  4. Click the Download button again to access the downloaded file
  5. Extract all files from the .zip
  6. Open the unzipped folder and locate the file named index.html
  7. Tap index.html to open the iGUIDE
  8. If needed, enter "file://" in the address bar instead of "http://youriguide.com/" 

Downloading on iOS

To download and use an Offline iGUIDE on an iPad or iPhone:

  1. Open the iGUIDE Report containing the version you wish to download
  2. Click the Download button to begin generating the Offline iGUIDE
  3. Wait for the download to finish
  4. Click the Download button again to access the downloaded file
  5. When prompted, choose to unzip the file (refer to Apple's support guide for help unzipping files)
  6. Open the unzipped folder and locate the file named index.html
  7. Tap index.html to open the iGUIDE
  8. Tap the full-screen icon to view the iGUIDE in full-screen mode

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