2D Markers on VR/360 Slides

VR/360 slides support a rich set of 2D marker types that you can place onto the 360-degree panorama. These markers are rendered as flat overlays projected onto the interior of the panoramic sphere, and viewers can interact with them by looking, clicking, or tapping.

Marker Type Summary

Positioning on the 360 Sphere

On VR/360 slides, markers are placed on the interior surface of a 360-degree panoramic sphere. The position coordinates (X, Y, Z) in the properties panel correspond to the marker’s placement on this sphere. You can reposition markers by:

• Dragging the marker directly on the canvas
• Editing coordinates in the Transform section of the properties panel

The canvas displays an equirectangular projection of the panorama, so markers near the top and bottom edges may appear stretched in the editor but will look correct in VR.

Text Markers

Text markers let you add rich text overlays onto the 360 panorama. They are ideal for titles, labels, instructions, and descriptive content that viewers see as they explore the scene.

Creating a Text Marker

1. Click Add in the toolbar to open the QuickAdd modal
2. Go to the Elements tab
3. Click Text (“Add text content”)
4. Enter your text in the creation dialog
5. Click Create

Text Properties

Once created, you can customize the text marker through the properties panel:

• Content – Edit the text content directly
• Font size – Adjust the text size
• Color – Set the text color using the color picker or hex value
• Background – Set a background color behind the text
• Transform – Position (X, Y, Z), Rotation (X, Y, Z), and Scale

Use Cases

• Slide titles and headings
• Instructional labels
• Informational annotations on points of interest
• Captions for other markers

Icon Markers

Icon markers place 2D icons from a built-in library of 997 icons onto the panorama. They are useful as visual indicators, navigation aids, or decorative elements.

Creating an Icon Marker

1. Click Add in the toolbar
2. Go to the Elements tab
3. Click 2D Icon (“Add a flat icon”)
4. Browse or search the icon library (997 icons available)
5. Select an icon and click Select Icon

Icon Library Categories

The icon library is organized into 12 categories:

Icon Properties

• Color – Customize the icon color
• Size – Adjust the icon scale
• Transform – Position, rotation, and scale on the panorama

Link Markers

Link markers create clickable buttons on the panorama that open a URL when activated. They are useful for directing viewers to external resources, websites, or supplementary content.

Creating a Link Marker

1. Click Add in the toolbar
2. Go to the Elements tab
3. Click Link (“Add a URL link”)
4. Enter the target URL in the dialog (e.g., https://example.com)
5. Click Create Link

Link Properties

• URL – The web address the link opens
• Transform – Position, rotation, and scale on the panorama

Shape Markers

Shape markers add geometric 2D shapes to the panorama. You can use them as backgrounds, highlights, decorative elements, or as invisible hit areas for behaviors.

Creating a Shape Marker

1. Click Add in the toolbar
2. Go to the Shapes tab
3. Click one of the available 2D shapes

Available Shapes

Shape Properties

• Type – Change the shape type from the dropdown (Rectangle, Circle, Triangle, Arrow, Diamond, Star)
• Fill – Set the fill color using the color picker or hex value (e.g., #131340)
• Border – Set the border/stroke color (use #FFFFFF00 for no border)
• Transform – Position (X, Y, Z), Rotation (X, Y, Z), and Scale

Image Markers

Image markers display images from your media library directly on the panorama. They support common image formats and can be used for photos, diagrams, logos, or any visual content.

Creating an Image Marker

1. Click Add in the toolbar
2. Go to the Media tab
3. Select an image from your existing media library, or upload a new one
4. Click the image to add it to the slide

Image Properties

• Source – The media library image file
• Transform – Position, rotation, and scale on the panorama

Additional Triggers

Image markers support two extra behavior triggers beyond the common set:

• Play – Fires when the image starts displaying (useful for sequenced reveals)
• End Play – Fires when image display completes

Video Markers

Video markers embed video playback directly on the panorama. Viewers can watch videos within the VR experience without leaving the presentation.

Creating a Video Marker

1. Click Add in the toolbar
2. Go to the Media tab
3. Select a video from your media library, or upload a new one
4. Click the video to add it to the slide

Video Properties

• Source – The media library video file
• Transform – Position, rotation, and scale on the panorama
• Autoplay – Whether the video plays automatically when the slide loads

Additional Triggers

Video markers have two extra behavior triggers:

• Play – Fires when the video starts playing
• End Play – Fires when the video finishes playing

Audio Markers

Audio markers are invisible audio sources placed in the scene. While they have no visual representation on the panorama, they play audio that viewers hear during the presentation.

Creating an Audio Marker

1. Click Add in the toolbar
2. Go to the Media tab
3. Select an audio file from your media library, or upload a new one
4. Click the audio file to add it to the slide

Audio Properties

• Source – The media library audio file
• Transform – Position in the scene (affects spatial audio directionality)

Additional Triggers

Audio markers support:

• Play – Fires when audio starts playing
• End Play – Fires when audio finishes playing

Poll Markers

Poll markers add interactive polls and quizzes to your presentation. They are a powerful tool for audience engagement, knowledge checks, and gathering real-time feedback during sessions.

Creating a Poll Marker

1. Click Add in the toolbar
2. Go to the Elements tab
3. Click Poll (“Add quiz or poll”)
4. Choose the poll type and configure options

Poll Types

Poll-Specific Triggers

Poll markers have unique behavior triggers based on the selected option:

Poll-Specific Actions

• Show Results – Display the aggregated poll results to all participants

Stream Markers

Stream markers embed a live video stream directly on the panorama. This allows presenters to broadcast a live camera feed or screen share within the VR experience.

Creating a Stream Marker

1. Click Add in the toolbar
2. Go to the Elements tab
3. Click Stream (available on VR/360 slides only)

Stream Properties

• Source – The live stream source
• Transform – Position, rotation, and scale on the panorama

Marker Availability on VR/360

The following table summarizes which marker types you can add to VR/360 slides and where to find them in the QuickAdd modal: