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Add interactive markers with tooltips and rich HTML\/CSS info windows, switch smoothly between scenes, save camera positions, and use floor-map navigation for a complete cross-device experience.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Video tutorial<\/h3>\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_OQun-eA1wY<\/p>\n\n<h3>Demo<\/h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fwdapps.net\/p\/evtb\/\">Demo page<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3>Highlights<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Immersive 360 Virtual Tours<\/strong> - Create responsive tours with smooth scene transitions, configurable camera start views, interactive markers, and floor-map navigation.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Hotspots\/Markers<\/strong> - Add interactive markers anywhere in the virtual tour. Markers can display tooltips and info windows, open links, switch scenes, and tween the camera to specific positions. <a href=\"https:\/\/fwdapps.net\/p\/evtb\/markers.html\">See markers examples<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Easy To Configure And Install<\/strong> - Includes documentation, video tutorials, demo pages, updates and support from the developer - <strong><a href=\"mailto:tibi@fwdapps.net\">Tibi @ FWD<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Main Features<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsive Layout<\/strong> \u2013 Fully responsive and adaptable to any device.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop &amp; Mobile Optimized<\/strong> \u2013 iPhone, Android, and desktop browsers supported.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Panorama Assets (JPG\/PNG\/KTX2)<\/strong> - Build tours from high-quality equirectangular panoramas optimized for desktop and mobile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-Scene Virtual Tours<\/strong> - Create tours with smooth scene switching for a guided walkthrough experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Camera Presets &amp; Start View<\/strong> - Save and use camera positions, set an initial view, and guide visitors to key points of interest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Floor-Map Navigator Window<\/strong> - Add a floor-plan style navigator with customizable markers, icon animation, and expand\/collapse support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Table Of Content Navigation<\/strong> - Let users jump instantly to any scene using a customizable table of content panel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Markers\/Hotspots<\/strong> - Add interactive markers to show tooltips and info windows, open links, switch scenes, and guide attention.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Camera Positions Menu<\/strong> - Let visitors select saved viewpoints from a customizable camera positions menu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightbox Support<\/strong> \u2013 FWD Easy Virtual Tour Builder can be opened in a lightbox when the page is ready or triggered by an external action, such as clicking a button. The lightbox layout is fully responsive, and the instance size can be customized as needed, <a href=\"https:\/\/fwdapps.net\/p\/evtb\/lightbox.html\">example here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customizable Size<\/strong> \u2013 Set any width, height, and aspect ratio.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Vector Skin<\/strong> \u2013 Responsive or <em>after parent<\/em> mode.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Preloader<\/strong> \u2013 Vector based preloader that stays sharp on mobile and desktop.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customizable Color Theme<\/strong> \u2013 The color theme of all viewer elements can be easily customized to suit your preferences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lazy Scrolling\/Loading<\/strong> \u2013 Option to initialize FWD Easy Virtual Tour Builder on scroll when the instance is visible in the page. If the instance is in a section that is not visible, it will initialize only when the user scrolls to that section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customizable Preloader<\/strong> \u2013 Shows loading progress and can display a poster, with configurable size and position.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buttons Controller<\/strong> \u2013 Customizable controller featuring play, zoom in, zoom out, info, help, and fullscreen buttons. The controller automatically hides itself after a designated period of user inactivity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hide Controller Delay<\/strong> - Configure how quickly the controller hides after inactivity for a cleaner, more immersive view.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scene Transition Control<\/strong> - Control how tours start and how transitions feel between scenes for a polished presentation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Info Window With HTML\/CSS Content<\/strong> - Display rich content such as text, images, media, and links directly inside the tour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share Panel<\/strong> - Enable social sharing (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, and more) with customizable styling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Help Screen<\/strong> - Add a customizable on-screen help guide for mouse, touch, and keyboard navigation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orbital Controls<\/strong> \u2013 Customizable 3D orbital controls that allow zooming and camera movement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orbital Controls Ranges<\/strong> - The camera rotation can be selectively constrained both horizontally and vertically, alongside customizable minimum and\/or maximum zoom settings, adjusting parameters such as zoom factor, damping factor, zoom speed, pan speed, and more, <a href=\"https:\/\/fwdapps.net\/p\/evtb\/rotation-ranges.html\">example here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Auto-Rotation<\/strong> - The 3D virtual tour can be configured for automatic rotation, with the option to customize the rotation speed and direction to suit individual preferences, <a href=\"https:\/\/fwdapps.net\/p\/evtb\/autorotate.html\">example here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keyboard Navigation<\/strong> - Navigate the virtual tour with keyboard shortcuts, including W A S D controls with adjustable pan speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Configuration<\/h3>\n\n<p>After activation, open the plugin settings in the WordPress admin area and create a new viewer preset. Then use this shortcode in any post\/page: [fwdevtb id=\"my-virtual-tour\"].<\/p>\n\n<h3>Use Cases<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Publishing 360 virtual tours for real estate listings and property walkthroughs.<\/li>\n<li>Creating guided venue tours (hotels, restaurants, museums, campuses, showrooms).<\/li>\n<li>Building interactive scene-to-scene experiences with markers, tooltips, and info windows.<\/li>\n<li>Adding floor-map navigation for large spaces with multiple rooms or zones.<\/li>\n<li>Embedding responsive virtual tours in WordPress posts, pages, and landing pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Links<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fwdapps.net\/p\/evtb\/\">Homepage &amp; Docs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fwdapps.net\/p\/evtb\/demos.html\">Demo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fwdapps.net\/contact\">Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Shortcode<\/h3>\n\n<p>Basic example:<\/p>\n\n<p>[fwdevtb id=\"1\"]<\/p>\n\n<h3>Development<\/h3>\n\n<p>This plugin\u2019s full source code is publicly available for transparency and verification.<br \/>\nDeveloped and maintained by <a href=\"https:\/\/fwdapps.net\">FutureWebDesign<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fwdapps.net\/d\/js\/evtb.zip\">Source code &amp; build tools<\/a> \u2014 includes original uncompiled files and Vite build configuration.<\/li>\n<li>Distributed plugin uses a compiled build generated by Vite for optimal performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Markers markup<\/h3>\n\n<p>Use the editor <code>Code\/Text<\/code> tab to add custom HTML inside marker tooltip or marker info window fields.<\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Upload the plugin folder to the <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory.  <\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin through the \u2018Plugins\u2019 menu in WordPress.  <\/li>\n<li>Use the provided shortcode in your posts or pages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"does%20it%20work%20with%20gutenberg%3F\"><h3>Does it work with Gutenberg?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. You can use the shortcode in any block or the Classic block.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20it%20mobile-friendly%3F\"><h3>Is it mobile-friendly?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. 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