360 Panorama Instructions and FAQ

Capture a panorama?

• Press the button in the center of the bottom navigation bar to start capturing.
• Start moving around slowly. You will see the panorama being built in real-time.
• If you are indoors or low light, you may need to pause as you move around.
• To finish capturing, press the button again.

Save to my camera roll?

• After capturing your panorama, select save from the bottom toolbar.
• Your panorama will be saved to your camera roll.

Upload a panorama to my Occipital account?

• Click upload on the bottom toolbar.
• Select your options.
• Select start upload.
• If you haven't already created an account, you'll be guided through this process.
• Once uploaded, click view my panorama view.

Create an Occipital account?

• Your Occipital account is created while using the 360 Panorama app.
• From the capture screen, select the picture icon in the lower left corner.
• Select Account from the pop up menu.
• Scroll to the bottom of the account page and click the link which says, "Need an account? Create an account".
• Create your account with an email address, or by connecting through Facebook or Twitter.

Share on Facebook or Twitter?

• After capturing, select share from the bottom navigation bar.
• Select social.
• If you haven't already Uploaded the panorama, select Start Upload
• Press the "Sharing as" button. Once you are satisfied with your selections, select back.
• Select whether you want to set the caption, and then press Share.

Connect to my Facebook and Twitter accounts?

• Access your account via the picture icon on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
• Select Account.
• Select sharing accounts.
• Select edit.
• Select add account.
• Select Twitter or Facebook.
• Enter your account info.
• Lather, rinse, repeat for all desired social network accounts.

Email a 360 View?

• After capturing, upload your panorama to your Occipital account.
• Select share from the bottom navigation bar.
• Select Email 360.
• If you haven't already uploaded the panorama, select Start Upload
• Enter the email address(es) you would like to share your panorama with.
• Add a personal message and send.

Email a flat panorama image?

• After capturing, select email share from the bottom navigation bar.
• Select Email Flat.
• Enter the email addresses you would like to share your panorama with.
• Add a personal message.
• Send.

Delete a panorama from my Occipital account?

• Select the small picture icon in the lower left corner of the capture screen.
• Select account.
• Select view my panoramas.
• When prompted, select open in Safari.
• You will be in your 360 Panorama account. In the lower left corner of each image there will be a small trashcan icon. Press to delete.
• Click OK to confirm deletion.

Delete a panorama from my iPhone?

• Open Photos and select camera roll.
• Select the image you would like to delete.
• Click the trash can icon in the lower toolbar.
• Confirm deletion.

Delete a panorama from your account via the web?

• View your account at http://occipital.com/account/panoramas.
• Select the small trash can icon in the upper right corner of the panorama you wish to delete.
• Confirm deletion by pressing ok.

Log into your Occipital account (on your device)?

• From the capture screen, select the small 2 photo icon in the lower left corner.
• From the pop up, select Account, Login.
• Sign into your Occipital account using your email and password or through your connected Twitter or Facebook account.
• You are now logged in to your account.

Open a panorama saved to your device’s camera roll?

• From the capture screen, select the small 2 photo icon in the lower left corner.
• From the pop up, select Photo Albums.
• Select the library containing your panorama (by default panoramas are stored to the camera roll).
• Select the panorama you want to open.
• The panorama will open in 360 Panorama.

Open a panorama saved to your Occipital account on your device?

• From the capture screen, select the small 2 photo icon in the lower left corner.
• From the pop up, select Account.
• From your account page, select View My Panoramas.
• On the pop up, select Open.
• Your account will open in Safari.

Share to Facebook or Twitter from your account on the web?

• View your panoramas at http://occipital.com/account/panoramas.
• Next to the panorama you would like to share, select the share button.
• Select which networks you would like to share your panorama too.
• Enter your status update/Tweet copy and select share.

Update Your Occpital Account Photo?

• From the capture screen select your icon in the top right corner (you must be logged in).
• On your account page, tap your photo.
• Select the photo you would like to use by taking a photo, choosing an existing photo, or using your Twitter/FB icon.

Embed a 360 View on my blog or website?

• Access your account at http://occipital.com/account/login.
• Click embed, copy code, and paste as you wish.

Still have questions?

Email Occipital's Support: support@occipital.com