Q: Why can't I see the Virtual Tour? [back to top] [close window]
A: The QuickTime plugin is required to view the Virtual Tour. Click here to test your browser for QuickTime compatibility. If you need help installing QuickTime, read the installation instructions for Windows users.
Apple also offers their own installation
instructions on their QuickTime
Support website.
Q: How do I use the Virtual Tour?
A: Use the diagram below to help
identify the areas on the screen. Our Help
Page provides a qick rundown of symbols. 
Q:
What do the different symbols mean? [back
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A: See our Help
Page for a list of symbols and their meanings. If you still need help, send an e-mail to the webmaster.
Q:
Why does the Virtual Tour take a while to load when using a modem? [back
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A: The Tour uses QuickTime format
for the panoramic images as well as the maps. You may experience delays
when using a modem, however, you are welcome to navigate the Tour without
waiting for each space to load.
Q:
How was the Virtual Tour created? [back
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A: The Virtual Tour was created
by taking a series of digital images at each point on the map, then "stitching"
those photos together to form the panoramic images you see. The images
were then linked together on the map to form the Tour. QuickTime Pro,
VR Toolbox, MapsaVR, NodesVR, and Adobe Photoshop were used to create
the images.
Q:
When I try to view the Tour, the "Windows Media Player" logo
pops up. [back
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A: Visit our Browser
Check
page to see if your browser is compatible. You may need to install QuickTime.
Instructions are available from that page.
Q:
Why aren't all spaces included in the Tour? [back
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A: We have chosen a wide selection
of spaces in the building to include in the Tour. Some spaces have been
left out on purpose, while a small few have been left out due to time
constraints. If you want to see something added, please send a note to
our webmaster.
Q:
Where can I find more detailed information about the IMU and University
Life Centers? [back
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A: Prices and detailed information
on spaces in the Iowa Memorial Union is available at the Guest
& Event Services Spaces & Rates page. General information
is available at our web site at www.imu.uiowa.edu.
Q:
Are there printable maps available online? [back
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A: Printable maps are available
at the IMU
Maps Page.
Q:
Who created the Virtual Tour? [back
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A: The Virtual Tour was created by the ULC Marketing & Design Department. Ben Lewis and Chris
Zhou were responsible for creating the Tour.