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10 months ago

What's New In Vuforia Expert Capture?

Here's a spotlight on what's new in the Vuforia Expert Capture 3.17.0 release:


New Feature: Step Check™ for Part Markers
 Faster step creation with improved accuracy & robustness 

If you love using Part Markers to identify critical components in your procedures, get ready to be excited by utilizing Step Check to perform AI-enhanced quality inspections directly on your Part Markers. This makes it quicker and easier to create your Step Check procedures - simply click the part you want to enable for Step Check, and you are done! Enabling Part Markers for your end users also allows them to perform checks quicker and easier - since the part itself is enabled for Step Check, they now have a full 360° range of view around the entire part and our AI will guide them to the most optimal viewpoint.

But that's not all! To make Step Check for Part Markers possible, we have done some serious work under the hood to improve our in-house AI. The result is improved accuracy and robustness for you and your users, especially when dealing with cases where the viewing direction is essential.

Try Step Check™ in Editor         How to Enable for a Procedure



But that's not all!

With each release, we have a ton of new improvements. Here are just a few other highlights from the last releases:

  • Automatic Image Feedback - is now enabled by default when a step is set to Pass/Fail with Step Check.
  • iOS/Android  - When using multiple part markers, the wayfinder is now only shown if all markers are occluded.
  • iOS/Android - When a Step Check step has both Auto Proceed and Require Image Feedback enabled, the step will proceed automatically after a pass result is given and the required feedback image has been taken by the user.

Release Notes

To see the full list, detailed info, and how to use these new improvements and fixes, check out the full release notes:

Full Release Notes


11 months ago

What's New In Vuforia Expert Capture?

Here's a spotlight on what's new in the Vuforia Expert Capture 3.16.0 release:


Improvements & Bug Fixes: 
A clean-up to make room for more exciting features

We took the chance to use this release to clean up a bunch of those pesky bugs and implement some of the most requested improvements. So keep the feedback coming (via the community or your Vuforia contact person - we hear you!) and your eyes open for future releases.

To see the full list, detailed info, and how to use these new improvements and fixes, check out the full release notes:

Full Release Notes

a year ago

What's New In Vuforia Expert Capture?

Here's a spotlight on what's new in the Vuforia Expert Capture 3.15.0 release:


Improvements & Bug Fixes: 
A clean-up to make room for more exciting features

We took the chance to use this release to clean up a bunch of those pesky bugs and implement some of the most requested improvements. So keep the feedback coming (via the community or your Vuforia contact person - we hear you!) and your eyes open for future releases.

To see the full list, detailed info, and how to use these new improvements and fixes, check out the full release notes:

Full Release Notes

a year ago

What's New In Vuforia Expert Capture?

Here's a spotlight on what's new in the Vuforia Expert Capture 3.14.0 release:


Procedure Download:
 Share and archive procedure data 

For this release, we have launched a new ability to generate a simplified download of procedure source content. This new feature ensures that colleagues across your organization can access your procedure source content for data access, retention, and archiving purposes. You can now find the download functionality in the PUBLISH tab and the VERSIONS AND HISTORY table, which downloads a .zip containing a .html file. Moreover, you will be happy to know that this more robust procedure download is possible for any current or previously published versions.  

Learn How



APIs and Integrations:
 Get connected to your procedure data 

In the last release, we introduced new API and Integration functionality, an area where you can expect continued development. In this release, we have introduced new filtering options to get your desired data with less logic and development on your side. We have also made some changes to existing methods - to find out more, simply check out our complete list of API updates. 

Read more: Latest API updates


Our APIs offer access to a list of published procedures and retrieve run data and image feedback based on a procedure ID or serial number. Get started with our new APIs today to make AR an essential part of your product lifecycle by connecting to other business systems, for example:

  • Connect to your Learning Management System to ensure your employees are ready for their next task by retrieving the completion status of procedures.
  • Connect to your Field Service Management System to record the completion of procedures executed as part of service and maintenance tickets.
  • Connect to your servers to store an audit history of the procedure and step completion status (pass/fail), including images captured during execution, for proof that work was completed as expected.
  • Connect to other work systems to enable frontline workers to directly access the Vuforia Expert capture catalog in their daily task management tool.

Get started with APIs



But that's not all!

With each release, we have a ton of new improvements. Here are just a few other highlights from the last releases:

  • Step Check - The Automatic Image Feedback feature has been updated to reduce the number of blurry images captured.
  • Step Check - Authors with read permissions can now see the confidence value for a Step Check and use the filters on the Step Check dashboard.
  • Audit history - Additional data columns are available in the Audit History Table -  now including changes to your organization.

Release Notes

To see the full list, detailed info, and how to use these new improvements and fixes, check out the full release notes:

Full Release Notes

a year ago

What's New In Vuforia Expert Capture?


Here's a spotlight on what's new in the Vuforia Expert Capture 3.13.0 release:


New APIs and Integrations:
 Get connected to your procedure data 

We love APIs and integrations just as much as anyone. Connecting data has enormous potential to open the floodgates to even greater efficiency by leveraging procedure insights in other systems. We have been busy working under the hood to expand APIs to our users, and in this release, we are happy to introduce our APIs. This is just the first of many API updates, so watch this space! 

Where can I use procedure data?

Connect your procedure data to other systems to immediately expand your understanding beyond simple usage. Our APIs now offer access to a list of published procedures, and based on a procedure ID or serial number, can retrieve run data, and image feedback. Get started with our new APIs today to make AR an essential part of your product lifecycle by connecting to other business systems, for example:

  • Connect to your Learning Management System to ensure your employees are ready for their next task by retrieving the completion status of procedures.
  • Connect to your Field Service Management System to record the completion of procedures executed as part of service and maintenance tickets.
  • Connect to your servers to store an audit history of the procedure and step completion status (pass/fail), including images captured during execution, for proof that work was completed as expected.
  • Connect to other work systems to enable frontline workers to directly access the Vuforia Expert capture catalog in their daily task management tool.

Get started with APIs



Step Check:
 Plenty of enhancements for more efficient work 

For this release, we have launched enhancements to help users get more out of Step Check while spending less time in setup and review:

  • New Filter option - Find it in the Step Check Dashboard, allowing users to filter sessions and images by Pass, Fail, Review needed, and Contradictions.
  • Unresolved Step Check image notification - If unresolved Step Check images need review, a message now guides users to complete them before publishing.
  • Step Check guided training on iOS/Android  - You can now start Step Check training from the procedure start screen menu. This speeds you through the procedure, going directly to steps needing Setup or Continued Training.

This release is packed with a bunch of these little gems to help you work more efficiently. To view the full list of Step Check enhancements, click below to view our complete release notes. 

Full Release Notes



But that's not all!

With each release, we have a ton of new improvements. Here are just a few other highlights from the last releases:

  • Word Document Export - The exported Word document of a procedure has been updated to improve the visual representation (coloring/styling) of POI and part marker images.
  • Step Check - Procedure authors can now rename a Step Check from a step card.
  • Vuforia Settings - A new Disable/Enable Procedure and User Information in the External API setting is now available.

Release Notes

To see the full list, detailed info, and how to use these new improvements and fixes, check out the full release notes:

Full Release Notes


a year ago

What's New In Vuforia Expert Capture?

Here's a spotlight on what's new in the Vuforia Expert Capture 3.12.0 release:


Audit History Enhancements for
 Improved Control & Tracking for GMP 

Are controlling and addressing risks important to you? Are you using manual workflows for compliance tasks?

The Audit History tab displays all notable events that occur during the lifecycle of a procedure. With our latest enhancements, you can now also track and audit broader changes to your Organization Settings and Product Updates.  With this more comprehensive view of automated traceability, you can reduce your compliance overhead by streamlining your audits.

Learn More: Audit History



But that's not all!

With each release, we have a ton of new improvements. Here are just a few other highlights from the last releases:

  • iOS - iOS/iPadOS 17 is now supported.
  • Android - Android 14 is now supported.
  • Audit History  - In the Audit History table, users can now select additional columns to display in the results table.

Release Notes

To see the full list, detailed info, and how to use these new improvements and fixes, check out the full release notes:

Full Release Notes


a year ago

What's New In Vuforia Expert Capture?

Here's a spotlight on what's new in the Vuforia Expert Capture 3.11.0 release:


Auto Proceed: New Step Check feature for
 fast-paced inspection environments 

AI enhanced Step Check just got even smarter! 'Auto Proceed' is a new mode that helps frontline workers navigate demanding inspection procedures more quickly and efficiently. When enabled, users are automatically advanced to the next step if Step Check has determined a ‘Pass’ state. 

With Auto Proceed, you ensure that your employees spend most of their valuable time focusing on failed steps that need their attention - while keeping the peace of mind that all the steps (Pass and Fail) will continue to be documented in the final protocol for reporting purposes. 

To turn on Auto Proceed - simply navigate to the Step Check tab inside Editor and select Auto Proceed from the drop-down.

Learn More



Confidence metrics:
Understand the reliability of your Step Check procedures

Our new confidence metrics let your editors/authors know how reliable a Step Check procedure is before it's rolled out to the shop floor. The goal is to get as close as possible to 100% for the most accurate results. So, don’t forget to turn on ‘Continue Training’; this will collect more AI training data in the background with each procedure usage. And, once you are confident, why not turn on Auto Proceed? 

Your editors/authors can find the confidence metrics data directly in the Step Check dashboard and Step Check tab. A new column titled Confidence is available that displays a numerical value for each step. These numerical values indicate the system’s current confidence in the Step Check performance. You can use this number to either ensure you are rolling out appropriately trained procedures to your workers or watch it grow as each usage adds to the AI training data. 


Try it in Editor      Confidence Metrics: Learn More



But that's not all!

With each release, we have a ton of new improvements. Here are just a few other highlights from the last releases:

  • Scan QR Code - A button is available from the login page of Vuforia Vantage that initiates the camera and allows users to scan QR codes.
  • Model Target Acquisition Performance - Enhancements have been made to Model Target acquisition performance, allowing for better recognition of large objects from closer distances.
  • Step Feedback - Enhancements have been made to the step feedback behavior.

Release Notes

To see the full list, detailed info, and how to use these new improvements and fixes, check out the full release notes:

Full Release Notes


a year ago

What's New In Vuforia Expert Caputre?

Here's a spotlight on what's new in the Vuforia Expert Capture 3.10.0 release:


Improvements & Bug Fixes: 
A clean-up to make room for more exciting features

We took the chance to use this release to clean up a bunch of those pesky bugs and implement some of the most requested improvements. So keep the feedback coming (via the community or your Vuforia contact person - we hear you!) and your eyes open for future releases.

To see the full list, detailed info, and how to use these new improvements and fixes, check out the full release notes:

Full Release Notes



Upcoming Maintenance Outage:
November 17th

We have an upcoming maintenance update with a planned 3-hour outage scheduled for Friday, November 17th - starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. During this time, regional databases will be updated and migrated. We acknowledge the inconvenience and have attempted to schedule for a time of minimal impact. 

Don't worry - No Action Required:

Once the upgrade is complete, you will be able to continue using Expert Capture, with no additional action needed.

Vuforia Expert Capture Community


a year ago

What's New In Vuforia Expert Capture?

Here's a spotlight on what's new in the Vuforia Expert Capture 3.9.0 release:


Easily Standardize and Improve Your Procedures
with Enhanced Audio Editor

We have enhanced video clipping capabilities to record new audio for a portion of an existing video clip. Simply select a specific start point for the new audio recording and record over the desired section of the original audio stream. 

This is a great way to quickly update a procedure's audio with a new product name, an additional voice prompt to guide workers, or simply to correct an audio recording without re-recording the entire procedure. Quick and easy! 


Try it in Editor         How Audio Editor Works



But that's not all!

With each release, we have a ton of new improvements. Here are just a few other highlights from the last releases:

  • Advanced Model Target reuse behavior - has been updated to ensure that a new Advanced Model Target is not generated when a procedure with no changes to viewing positions is republished.
  • Step Check training dome - now scales down further for smaller validation areas; the initial minimum size of around 10 centimeters has been reduced to around 3 centimeters on iOS and Android devices.
  • Supported device OS - We have updated the minimum supported versions for Android and HoloLens 2.

Release Notes

To see the full list, detailed info, and how to use these new improvements and fixes, check out the full release notes:

Full Release Notes




a year ago

What's New in Vuforia Expert Capture?

Here's a spotlight on what's new in the Vuforia Expert Capture 3.8.0 release:


Step Check™ is getting even smarter
for AI-Enhance inspections

We have had such positive feedback following the launch of Step Check, but we are not done! In this release, we have added a new Automatic Image Feedback option for steps with Step Check enabled. This feature makes it quicker and easier for users to document steps in fast-paced environments where there might not be time to document written feedback or take a photo. When enabled, Step Check AI will suggest images to add as feedback so that your users don't have to manually take a photo. As simple as that! 

Try Step Check™ in Editor         How Step Check™ works


Smart Editor Filters:
Remembers where you left off

You asked for it - and we heard you! We have made improvements to the asset library filters to ensure that your filter selections are retained as you navigate folder structures or the left navigation options (Instead of resetting on each move). It might sound small, but this improvement should make it easier and faster to find what you want.  

Try it in Editor



Improved Video & Audio Quality
when Capturing on HoloLens 2

For this release, we have been working under the hood to improve the audio and video stability when capturing on the HL2. These video and audio improvements should improve the capture of your training or procedure instructions on the HL2 - so that your users can focus on getting the work done effectively.  

Learn about HL2 Capture


Heads up!
Planned Outage and Password Reset

Security is super important at PTC - and we are always innovating to make our systems safer for our users. As such, we have an important update planned for our identity systems to ensure we’re offering the latest in secure identity management technology.

  • As part of this update, there will be a planned outage of 30 minutes on August 30, 2023.
  • Additionally, all users who do not have Single Sign-On (SSO) will be required to reset their passwords on August 31, 2023.  
  • Users with SSO will not be affected. 

Go to the PTC Hub for more info



But that's not all!

With each release, we have a ton of new improvements. Here are just a few other highlights from the last releases:

  • Deep Linking in Editor - Deep Linking is Now Displayed in Address Bar for Several UI Components.
  • Updated Browser Tab in Editor & Vantage - The browser tab has been updated to display additional details about an open procedure including the procedure name, procedure tab, and step number.
  • Advanced Model Targets - Existing Advanced Model Targets will attempt to be reused when republishing a procedure.

Release Notes

To see the full list, detailed info, and how to use these new improvements and fixes, check out the full release notes:

Full Release Notes