Third Party Tutorials & Tools
There are many third party tools and tutorials on layer creation, here are some examples. If you find any other good tools or tutorials that are not listed here, please let us know.
Tools
| Tool | Description | Open source ? | Supported getPOIs API | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PorPOISe | PorPOISe is a server for Layar clients. It converts your data sets of POIs (Points of Interest) into responses to the Layar client. Things like JSON formatting and distance calculation are all done for you. PorPOISe supports XML files and SQL databases as data stores. | Open source, free, written in PHP. | Currently, PorPOISe beta 1.2 provides support for layar API v6.0. Please check the release note for latest update. | very comprehensive and widely used |
| Django-Layar | Provides abstract class that responds to Layar API requests in the appropriate format. By implementing two small functions it is possible to add a layer to the Layar augmented reality application for Android and iPhone. | Open source, free, written in Python | Currently, Django-Layar 0.2.0 supports API v3.0. Please check the release note for latest update. | lack of support for new API changes since API v3.0. |
| Layardotnet | A project for .NET Content Developers that want to leverage the Layar Platform. | open source, free, written in C# | latest update 40315 supports API v3.0. Please check the release note for latest update. | lack of support for new API changes since API v3.0. |
| LightRod | A server for creating simple Geo layers. | open source, free, written in PHP | latest update supports API v3.0. Please check the release note for latest update. | lack of support for new API changes since API v3.0. |
| buildAR | buildAR lets you quickly and easily add your own information overlays to create your own augmented reality content on Layar. Layar Connect lets buildAR make creating layers easy for anyone. You don’t have to be a developer to create augmented experiences - just have a great idea. | closed environment | Check out buildAR's release notes. Please always check buildAR website for latest update. | A Layer management system using Layar Connect. easy to use, no programming knowledge needed. |
| Poistr | Poistr is a service where anyone can manage data layers in an easy way and without technical skills. Like BuildAR, Poistr is a web-based interface for adding POIs to a map which can then be viewed in augmented reality with Layar. Layar Connect facilitates the automation for creating and managing layers and POIs, and allows total integration with Layar. | closed environment | Please check out this demo layer to see supported features. Please always check Poistr website for latest update. | A Layer management system using Layar Connect. easy to use, no programming knowledge needed. |
| Poiz | Poiz is a Layar Creation System (LCS) - an online content management system (CMS) for compiling layers. With Poiz you can easily create a layer with custom form and content, but without high development costs. Technical knowledge of layers is not necessary. | closed environment | Current feature list can be found here. Please always check Poiz website for latest update. | A Layer management system using Layar Connect. easy to use, no programming knowledge needed. |
| Visar | VISAR is a content management system and publication platform for Layar and other services. It puts you in full control of your content 24/7 and stores it safely. With Layar Connect, the entire process is now customer oriented, and VISAR makes it fast and easy to create and maintain great AR experiences. | closed environment | Current feature list can be found here. Please always check Visar website for latest update. | A Layer management system using Layar Connect. easy to use, no programming knowledge needed. |
| Sobi2 Layar plugin | Sobi2 Layar gateway plugin by MyJoom. Link your Sobi2 entries with the layar application for iPhones and android phones. Not need knowledge in development to create a new layer based on your Sobi2. | paid version is available | Please check out the manual documentation, demo video, "How to" articles here. Please always check Hoppala website for latest update. | Not need knowledge in development to create a new layer based on your Sobi2. |
| Layar Drupal Module integration | A module that allows you to display your location nodes in Layar reality browser. It's a Views based module that uses a style and filter plug-in to create the Layar compatible JSON from your nodes. Create your views and then create a "Layar" node and select the views you want to include in your Layer, View the the node and your Points of Interest URL is displayed. Which you can then use on the Layar website as the server for your Layer. | open source plugin. | Please check out the release note. Please always check the website for latest update. | support for 2d and 3d objects. |
Layer creation
1) Layer creation
- A list of tutorials created by Menno Bieringa who is really enthusiastic about Layar technology.
- Tecknograd blog post, nice basic introduction on how to create a layer.
- Upside learning solution blog, basic introduction
- Two Leg OAuth Authentication for layar in PHP
- Hello World Tutorial which shows how to create layer using Hoppala CMS service.
- A general tutorial on how to get started developing layers in Ruby on Rails.
Please NOTE that these tutorials are not using the latest API v6.0 specifications.
2) Layar Player on iPhone
A tutorial on how to create an iPhone app with Dapp and integrate Layar Player SDK (1.1) into the app.