Getting Started with D5 to VR

This guide walks you through the complete workflow for viewing your D5 Render designs in VR on Meta Quest using SENTIO VR — from exporting 360 panoramas to sharing with clients.

1. Export 360 Panoramas from D5 Render

Open your 3D modeling software (SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, or 3ds Max), import your model into D5 Render, and set up your scene with materials, lighting, and effects.

To create a panorama:

Click the image icon in the top right corner
Click Mode → Select Panorama
Click Format → Select JPG or PNG
Select the Preset size: 4K, 8K, or 16K
Click Render and download it to your PC

Tip: For the best VR experience, render at 8K or 16K resolution. JPG is recommended for faster uploads to SENTIO VR.

2. Download Panoramas to Your Desktop

Once rendering is complete, D5 Render will save the panorama files to your local PC. Locate the rendered 360 panorama files in your download folder.

Supported formats:

JPG (recommended — smaller file size, widely compatible)
PNG (lossless quality, larger files)

Supported resolutions: 4K, 8K, or 16K.

3. Log In to Your SENTIO VR Account

Go to https://app.sentiovr.com/login and log in to your SENTIO VR account.

If you don't have an account yet, you can request a free trial to get started.

4. Create a New 360 Tour

From the SENTIO VR dashboard:

Go to Projects
Click 360 Tours
Click Create New Tour
Give your tour a name (e.g., "Apartment Complex - Phase 2")

5. Upload Panoramas and Customize Your Tour

Drag and drop your exported D5 Render panoramas into the tour editor, or click the upload button to select files from your desktop.

Once uploaded, you can customize your tour with:

Hotspots — add navigation points so viewers can move between panoramas (e.g., from the entrance to the living area)
Floor plans — upload a floor plan image so viewers can see where they are in the design
Notes — add text annotations to highlight design details or material choices
Audio — add voiceover narration to guide viewers through the tour
Video — embed video clips within the tour
2D pop-ups — attach reference images, mood boards, or product sheets

Arrange the panoramas in the order you want viewers to experience them.

6. Save Your Tour

Once you're happy with the layout and customizations, click Save to publish your tour. Your tour is now hosted in the cloud and ready to share.

Any updates you make later (adding new panoramas, adjusting hotspots, etc.) are saved automatically and reflected everywhere the tour is shared — no need to re-send links or transfer files.

7. Share a Link

Every tour in SENTIO VR gets a unique shareable link. You can share your tour with clients and stakeholders by:

Copying the link and sending it via email, Slack, or any messaging app
Generating a QR code that anyone can scan to open the tour on their phone, tablet, or VR headset

Recipients can view the tour in their web browser on any device — no app or account required for web viewing.

8. View in VR on Meta Quest Using a QR Code or 6-Digit Code

To view the tour in immersive VR on a Meta Quest headset:

Download the SENTIO VR app from the Meta Quest Store (free)
Open the app on your Meta Quest headset
On the SENTIO VR web portal, note the 6-digit access code for your tour
Enter the code in the SENTIO VR app — or scan the QR code — to instantly load the tour
Put on the headset and explore your D5 Render design in full-scale VR

No PC, no cables, no setup required. The tour streams from the cloud directly to the headset.

Clients and external stakeholders can also view your design using the same 6-digit code or QR code in view-only mode — no SENTIO VR license needed on their end.