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Adding new applications

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Watch this tutorial video how to add new applications to the XR Platform.

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Manual

  • Go to the XR Platform.

Note

Make sure you have the Coordinator role. You can change roles by clicking on them and switch to another one in the list.

  • Go to Applications.

  • Press the Create button.
  • Choose to add a managed or unmanaged app.

Managed applications (add the apk file to the XR Platform)

These are applications for which you have the APK files. You either received or purchased them from a developer.

  • Choose devices that are supported. Applications can be specifically made to only run on one device. Select carefully.

  • Press the file icon to add the apk file. Depending on the size of the application, it can take a while to upload.

  • (optional) Choose a cover image.

  • Press Create when you are finished.

  • The application should now be in the list.

  • You can now remotely add the app to your VR devices. Keep in mind that app specific licenses won't be transferred or extended.

  • To start using the new application in XR Instructor. You first need to create lesson content with the app.

Unmanaged applications (from the VR device store)

These are applications for which you have don't have APK files, but you bought them on the device store.

  • Choose a unique name for the app.

  • Add the symbolic name of the application. To find the symbolic name, you can use Sidequest (advanced installer).

  • Connect the VR Device with the app to Sidequest and make sure the dott in the upper corner is green.

  • Press the application icon on the right side.

  • Find the symbolic name in the list below.

  • Give a description of the app.

  • Choose devices that are supported. Applications can be specifically made to only run on one device. Select carefully.

  • The application should now be in the list.

  • Unmanaged apps can't be added to devices remotely. You will need to download the app on each device from the store.

  • Keep in mind that app specific licenses won't be transferred or extended.

  • To start using the new application in XR Instructor. You first need to create lesson content with the app.