FAQs

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What types of files can I augment my content with?

We aim to support a wide variety of formats, but we are just getting started.

Currently, we support video, 3D models, image stacks and volumetric data. We began with these because many types of data can be exported or easily converted to one of these three types of files.

Click here for specific information about each supported file type.



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What makes a good Schol-AR image?

Some images are much harder to detect with cameras than others. This makes some images difficult for your augmented content to properly lock onto.

All Schol-AR images receive a tracking score when uploaded to give you a rough idea of how ideal it is for augmentation.

Click here for information on what you can do to improve your image's tracking score.



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How does the PDF Reader work?

All augmentations automatically work in our PDF reader as long as the Schol-AR QR code and target image(s) are inside the PDF. The reader will automatically detect where in the PDF the images are, which can take a little bit of time the first time the PDF is opened, but afterwards will load quicker.

We also can create direct links (Ex: www.Schol-AR.io/publications/{YourPublicationHere}) to your project which will open the PDF and the augmentations in a single click.



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How do I Cite Schol-AR?

If you use Schol-AR, please cite:

Ard, T., Bienkowski, M.S., Liew, SL. et al. Integrating Data Directly into Publications with Augmented Reality and Web-Based Technologies – Schol-AR. Sci Data 9, 298 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01426-y


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Will Schol-AR work on my phone?

Almost certainly. Schol-AR works on all iOS devices released after 2015 (iPhone 6S and above). The vast majority of Android devices released after 2015 also support Schol-AR. However, in rare cases some Android devices may need to first manually install Google Play Services for AR as an App in order for Schol-AR to function.

If you encounter any difficulty getting Schol-AR to work with your mobile device, please contact us.



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What else should I know?

Schol-AR is designed to enable broad viewership of scientific digital media, and as such data that is not intended to be widely accessible and viewed should not be uploaded into the system.

Data is also automatically reprocessed by Schol-AR to make it suitable for viewing in mobile and browser environments. This reprocessing typically is undiscernible to the human eye, but after data is uploaded it should be viewed through Schol-AR to verify its fidelity.



Updates

Contact: Schol-AR@ardist.io