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      How to set up spatial connect networking

      Spatial Connect is a networking feature in vFairs that leverages spatial audio to enhance user engagement. This guide will walk you through the process of adding a room in Spatial Connect.

      Guide: Setting Up a Room in Spatial Connect

      The vFairs Spatial Connect feature is a networking tool designed to enhance virtual event interactions through spatial audio. This feature allows participants to engage in more natural conversations by simulating real-world spatial dynamics. 

      Steps to Add a Room

      1. Navigate to Spatial Connect

        • In the vFairs admin dashboard, go to Networking.
        • Select Spatial Connect from the dropdown menu.

      2. Open the Room Creation Screen

        • In the Spatial Connect area, click the option to Add Room. This will open a form where you can configure the room details.

      3. Enter Room Details

        • Room Name: Type a name for the room (e.g., "Meeting Room").
        • Layout: Choose a layout for the room from the dropdown options. The layout will determine how attendees interact with each other within the room.

      4. Set a Background Image

        • Under Background Image (3200x1800 px), you have two options:
          • Upload from File: Click to upload an image file (supported formats are SVG, PNG, JPG, or GIF).
          • Drag and Drop: Alternatively, drag and drop your chosen image into the upload area.

      5. Specify Room Capacity

        • Capacity: Select the maximum number of attendees who can join the room at any one time. Adjusting capacity can help manage room size for optimal audio experience.

      6. Save the Room

        • After configuring all settings, click Save to create the room. Your new room will now appear in the Spatial Connect room list.

      Attendee experience:

       

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      Features of Spatial Connect

      • Users have avatars that move with keyboard keys. 
      • Close-quarter audio to have private conversations with users proximal to you. 
      • Camera option for close networking. 
      • Multiple rooms around different topics within a single space. 
      • Chat support for textual conversations on the go.
      • You can also broadcast screen share to share and collaborate with tools such as Miro, Kahoot, or any presentation for all people in the room.
      • Reporting module on the time spent for each room is available for online consumption as well as can be downloaded as a CSV and PDF.

      Demo: