Getting Started with Enscape to VR

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

1. Export 360 Panoramas from Enscape

Open your 3D modeling software and launch Enscape. Navigate to the view you want to capture.

Click the Render Panorama button in the Enscape toolbar. Click the small arrow next to it to choose between:

Mono Panorama — single-eye image, suitable for web and mobile viewing
Stereo Panorama — separate left/right eye images for true 3D depth in VR (recommended for Meta Quest)

Wait for the rendering to complete (indicated by a progress bar).

Tip: For the best VR experience, use Stereo mode. In Enscape's Visual Settings > Output tab, set the quality to Medium or higher and choose a resolution of Normal (4096x8192) or High (8192x16384).

For detailed CAD-specific export steps, see:

2. Download Panoramas to Your Desktop

Open Upload Management from the Enscape toolbar. Your rendered panoramas will appear in the Panoramas tab, grouped by project.

Hover over a panorama thumbnail and click the Save panorama as file button. Choose your preferred format:

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

Save the files to a folder on your desktop.

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., "Office Remodel - Design Option A")

5. Upload Panoramas and Customize Your Tour

Drag and drop your exported Enscape 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 lobby to the kitchen)
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

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 Enscape 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.