Trace University: Learn AR and How to Create It

Help Center

Learn the essentials of the Trace platform.

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Quick Start Guide

Start with the essentials of AR creation.

Trace Platform Overview

Discover your full toolset across devices.

Trace Creator App Features

Learn to create, edit, and share directly on Mobile

Trace Studio Features (Web Management)

Effortlessly manage, organize, and publish AR content with Trace Studio.

Videos

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Step-by-step walkthroughs of Trace Studio and the Creator App, posted on the Trace YouTube channel.

AR Fundamentals

Insights into key augmented reality concepts.

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Creating AR

Spatial Input Models

AR Guides

In-depth reads on general AR topics, file formats and use cases.

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3D & Files

What Is a GLB File?

Learn how GLB became the universal 3D format that makes building AR content simple

Basics

AR Questions and Answers: The Complete Guide

Learn the key terms and concepts around Augmented Reality

Basics

What Does AR Stand For?

Simple Explainer on What AR Stands for in Technology and how it is used.

AR Glossary

Key AR and 3D terms in plain language.

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Drift

Learn what drift is and why AR objects sometimes shift out of place.

Frame Rate

Learn why frame rate is crucial for immersive and stable AR experiences.

Polycount

Learn how polycount affects performance and visual detail for AR models.

Material

Learn how materials give 3D objects their appearance inside AR experiences.

3D Scanning

Learn how 3D scanning turns real objects into AR-ready models.

Visual Positioning System (VPS)

Learn how VPS helps AR devices recognize real-world locations using computer vision.

Mesh Optimization

Learn how mesh optimization improves AR performance and rendering speed.

Spatial Audio

Learn how spatial audio anchors sound to virtual or real positions in AR.

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