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thrinath12-Amethyst
12-Amethyst
March 27, 2025
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Vuforia Expert Capture Integration with Vuforia studio and thing Worx

  • March 27, 2025
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Hello Team,

I want to know one doubt whether it can be possible or not. If possible, how?

 

in Vuforia studio I created an assembly instruction of a machine in model target experience with animation sequence now that  experience I am viewing from HoloLens while i am doing assembly instruction after placing the 1st component the VEC should check that model whether it is placed correct or not if its correct then it should proceed to next step if it's wrong it should not proceed to next step like this i want in every step to check the component whether i paced it correctly or not through VEC. Will it is possible through integration of Vuforia studio with Vuforia Expert Capture.

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pjahn16-Pearl
16-Pearl
March 27, 2025

There is no direct integration  between Vuforia Studio and Vuforia Expert Capture.

VEC currently does not support State Based Model Targets.

VEC does provide an API which you can make use of in ThingWorx. But this API does not provide editing or creating procedures. See https://support.ptc.com/help/vuforia/editor/en/#page/vuforia_editor%2Faccess_data_with_APIs_oview.html%23

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    thrinath12-AmethystAuthor
    12-Amethyst
    April 3, 2025

    Can anyone Elaborate clearly This point VEC does provide an API which you can make use of in Thing Worx. But this API does not provide editing or creating procedures.

    And also, please let me know which kind of target is suitable in VEC to do Inspection in step-by-step assembly process. What kind of license to be procured to work on the VEC where I want able to capture and load into Vuforia editor and publish that project and want to open in Vuforia vantage to do inspection and also to check the data in Vuforia insights.

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    pjahn16-Pearl
    16-Pearl
    April 3, 2025

    1. VEC API:

    Vuforia Expert Capture (VEC) provides an API that can be used in ThingWorx to access and integrate procedure data. However, these APIs are read-only when it comes to procedures. This means you can retrieve and display procedure data in ThingWorx, but you cannot create or edit procedures through the API.

    For example, you can pull step-by-step guidance data from VEC into a ThingWorx dashboard, but any modifications or new procedure creation must be done directly within the Vuforia Editor.

     

    2. Suitable Targets for Step-by-Step Assembly Inspection:

    For step-by-step assembly inspections, the ideal target type depends on the environment and the objects being worked on. The two primary target types in VEC are:

    • Model Targets: Best for recognizing and tracking specific 3D objects, such as machinery, tools, or components, without requiring markers.

    • Area Targets: Ideal for larger environments, such as a factory floor or workstation, where the entire space is used as a reference.

     

    3. Area Targets in Vuforia Expert Capture

    Area Targets are particularly useful when:

    • The inspection process requires workers to move through a specific workspace with precise guidance.

    • The environment itself plays a role in the process, such as ensuring steps are executed in the correct locations.

    Vuforia uses LiDAR scans from devices like HoloLens or iPhone Pro to create Area Targets. These allow workers to align their actions with real-world references and follow procedures accurately.

     

    You can get detailed information in Vuforia Expert Capture Help Center: https://support.ptc.com/help//vuforia/editor/en/index.html

     

    4. Licensing

    • Licenses can be purchased directly from PTC or through authorized resellers.

    • Customers and partners work with PTC sales representatives to tailor their/their customer's subscription package.

    • There are three different user types to be licensed:
      - Authors, Administrators, Managers
      - Viewer (no creation or modification of content)
      - Device (no creation or modification of content), can be used by several employees.
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      vnamboodheriCommunity Manager
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      April 3, 2025

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