SynergyXR 17+

Procedures

• The “Reset” button on the Procedure Panel, now takes the user all the way back to the start procedure screen where the language can be selected.

UI re-work

• The entire UI has been re-built using a lighter more vibrant color scheme better matching the visual identity of SynergyXR.
• All UI elements are aligned in look and feel.
• All icons have been updated to more clearly convey what buttons does.
• The app icons has also been updated to being a black logo on a white background to match the general visual identity.

AR spatial persistence

• The existing AR spatial persistence technology we used in 2.8.1 and earlier (Azure Spatial Anchors) will unfortunately reach its end-of-life November 2024.
• In SynergyXR 3.0 we introduce a new underlying technology – Apple’s AR World Maps.
• Unfortunately, there is no migration path from existing AR Spaces made in SynergyXR 2.8.1 and earlier, so users will have to re-create their AR Spaces in SynergyXR 3.0.
• Users will still be able to load existing AR Spaces and view these in virtual mode.
• Users should expect slightly faster start-up and recognition speed, as well as recognition accuracy.
• It is now possible to dynamically extend the size of the AR Space – even after saving it.
• Hence, we merged the “Quick AR” and “Large AR” since there was no material difference between the functionality any more.

Various minor improvements

• On application start-up we provide users with an error page summarizing any mandatory online services that are currently not accessible. This is done to provide better and more concise information to the user as soon as possible.
• All audio sources (built into the Environment and any video auto-playing) is muted until the user has fully entered the Space. This is done to avoid audio playing during loading of Spaces.