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
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Navigate to Spatial Connect
- In the vFairs admin dashboard, go to Networking.
- Select Spatial Connect from the dropdown menu.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Under Background Image (3200x1800 px), you have two options:
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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.
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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:
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: