Introduction

The Visual Tracer extension for Grasshopper is a revolutionary tool for the analysis and visualization of spatial visual qualities within digital environments.

Compatible with Unity and Unity VR, as well as upcoming VR and AR systems such as Apple VR and Microsoft Hololens, Visual Tracer allows for the collection of data on user preferences and behavior within a given space, providing an unparalleled level of insight into the spatial qualities of a given environment.

Visual Tracer cooperates with Unity 3D, Unity VR, Hololens, and more platforms where it captures users’ subjective input on both movement and visual information, quantifies the attractiveness of space, and generates visualizable attractiveness analysis, providing a clear and easy-to-understand representation of user preferences for surfaces, directions, and spaces.

It reinvents the idea of informed decisions about the placement and arrangement of elements within a digital environment, leading to the creation of more immersive and engaging experiences for users. Additionally, by providing an intuitive understanding of the spatial qualities of a given environment, Visual Tracer facilitates efficient and effective design decisions at the early stages of the design process, saving valuable time and resources.

Usage

The second download link directs you to a GitHub repository, where you can find instructions about how to install the Unity environment. Once you successfully installed the Unity environment, you’ll be able to generate initial data for testing. Check the 3dm, data, and .gh sample files in the VisualTracer package for more details.