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The only requirements are a webcam, printer and the ability to export models in either .obj, .wrl or .ase formats. As such if you have a model in SketchUp, 3DMax or any other common 3D package you can now view it on your desk using Augmented Reality. Step 1 Download ARTag and unzip the contents to a folder. Step 2 Open your newly created folder – in our case under its default name of ‘artag_rev2k_sdk_windows_1207′ and navigate to the ‘patterns’ directory. Step 3 Open both base0.gif and toolbar0_7.gif as pictured to the right. Lay both these printouts side by side on your desk or workspace. Step 4 Making sure your webcam is plugged in navigate to the ‘compiled_demos’ folder and double click on 3d_augmentations_usb.exe.
Step 5 Pictured left we have highlighted the main line in setup_artag_3d.cfg.
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