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 ==== Requirements ==== ==== Requirements ====
-The Panorama block requires Blocks 4.3 or later. Furthermore, this is a //premium block type//, which is an optional add-on to your Blocks license. Display spots will show a placeholder instead of the panorama image if this option isn't included in your license key.+The Panorama block requires Blocks 4.3 or later. Furthermore, this is a //premium block type//, which is an optional add-on to your Blocks license. Display spots will show a placeholder instead of the panorama image if this option isn't included in your license.
  
 ===== Installation ===== ===== Installation =====
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   - Assign it to the display spot shown in the list.   - Assign it to the display spot shown in the list.
   - The panorama block appears on the display spot.   - The panorama block appears on the display spot.
-  - Swipe (or drag with the bouse) to navigate. +  - Swipe (or drag with the mouse) to navigate. 
-  - Click one o the regular or pulsating buttons to trigger acitons.+  - Click one of the regular or pulsating buttons to trigger acitons.
   - In the "room" scene, click on the main cabinet to enter into a "secret area".   - In the "room" scene, click on the main cabinet to enter into a "secret area".
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 +===== Obtaining Panoramic Images =====
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 +The Panorama block requires a 360 degree [[https://wiki.panotools.org/Equirectangular_Projection|equirectangular image]] with a 2:1 aspect ratio (i.e., twice as wide as it is tall). There are numerous on-line collections of equirectangular images to try out, such as these:
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 +  * http://photopin.com/free-photos/equirectangular
 +  * https://www.flickr.com/groups/equirectangular/
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 + :!: Keep in mind that such images may have copyright restrictions.
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 +To make such images, either use a specialized camera, such as those mentioned here:
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 +  * https://www.google.com/intl/en-US/streetview/contacts-tools/
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 +Or use an app for your phone, such as the free Google Streetview or other specialized apps:
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 +  * https://blog.kuula.co/making-360-photos-with-a-smartphone
 +  * https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-360-degree-camera-apps-ios-android/