A few additional options are available when configuring templates. Specifically, we can set up the parameters of the initial position of attendees as they join and set up voice chat options.

The positioning can use either an Arena style where users join the session in a circle or a Theatre mode where collaborators join side by side.

In Arena mode, after the first user enters the session, the second will join on the opposite side of the volume pedestal from the first. As more users join, they are automatically assigned to gaps halfway between those already present. 

In Theatre mode, users join around a semi-circle in front of the volume pedestal.

In either case, the Centre Distance sets how far away from the pedestal users will be when they join. Remember that users are always free to move around the virtual space as they would in any normal VR session, so this is only the starting point. But conversely, it is generally a good idea to make sure the users are close enough to the pedestal to interact comfortably with the data. A distance of 50cm to 1m is usually a good starting point.

Next, you must set the audio options. As with most collaboration scenarios in real life, the ability to communicate verbally is key to successful collaborations. Collaborative sessions in arivis Pro VR can be configured to use a Mumble server, or simply use whatever audio/video conferencing system you have available to run in parallel to the VR session. Details on how to configure Mumble are available in the Help files. If you prefer to use a remote conferencing service (e.g. MS Teams, GoToMeeting, Webex), configure your session there first then simply copy and paste the joining link in VR session settings. When users join the session, a message will pop up with the link provided for the user to follow and connect to the conferencing service.

Once in the call, you can return to the VR session with the audio session running in parallel.