Unype

Unype is a multi-user mirror-world for sharing your locations, photos, videos and models and for playing games inside Google Earth and Google Maps, with all social networks as entry points.


Unype FAQ

I want feature X, Y and Z or something is wrong or I have feedback for you!
Your feedback is greatly appreciated:
What is "Unype Virtual World"?
Unype is a virtual world that brings together people across social networks on actual locations of the world.
Who created this?
Holoscape Inc.
What do I need to use Unype?
You can use Unype with Google Maps or for a 3D immersive experience, you can use the Google Earth version.
Do I need to download anything?
No.
Unype?
Unype is pronounced like 'unite'.
What can I use Unype for?
Unype is built on top of the true representation of our world, so there are countless applications, such as:
* Co-surfing the world with friends
* Play games
* Share locations, photos, videos, 3D models.
* Create tours of your shared items and email to your friends.
* Rate items and tours
* See top-rated items
* Meeting new people at locations interesting to you
* Chat
* Education
* Promotion
* Real estate
* Travel
* Civil Engineering
* Architecture
* Emergency planning
* Simulations
* Sightseeing with your friends

Unype Google Maps version FAQ

What is this and what do I do with it?
Start by viewing some top-rated tours. Click on 'Top tours' in the upper menu. Then click on 'Play Tour' for a top-rated tour.
Then play the game to see how well you know the world.
How do I move around?
Drag the map.
Or drag your icon around.
How do I stop following the new changes?
Click on "Stop tracking changes" on these windows.

Unype Google Earth version FAQ

How do I enter Unype Google Earth version?
You can enter Unype from Unype.com, Facebook, Bebo, any OpenSocial social network or Twitter.
Example for Unype.com:

1. Click on "Open Unype in Google Earth link on the right-upper corner of the map"


Example for Facebook:

1. Go to http://apps.facebook.com/entermultiuserge and add the application.

2. Click on "Unype on Earth"




3. Open the incoming file with Google Earth.

With Firefox:


With Internet Explorer:


4. Move around in Google Earth and see other Facebook, Orkut, Hi5, Ning... users.

5. Also you can click on the users' names and welcome and help items to get started.




Optionally you can specify your Skype id when entering Google Earth. This will enable you to talk with other users in Google Earth using Skype.
I clicked on "Enter Multi-user Google Earth", it says "Cannot open this file with any application"?
Please install Google Earth on your machine.
I opened the incoming file in Google Earth. Google Earth says "There was a problem with XYZ"?
Right-click on the "Facebook Users" item on the left panel and click "Refresh".
When I am closing GE, it asks "Do you want to save your Temporary Places items in your My Places, shall I save it?
No. These files are temporary, don't save them locally. If you had saved them locally before, remove them from Google Earth next time.
How do I use Google Earth?
Google Earth Getting Started Guide (PDF) and Google Earth User Guide
How do I use Unype from Twitter?
1 ) Go to "Unype"->"Activate Twitter"
1 ) Enter your twitter name
2 ) You will receive an email from twitter saying that 'unype' is now following you.
3 ) Now you can send 'direct messages' to unype on twitter.
4 ) Send a "direct message" to unype to update your location and message from your mobile, in the format
"d unype my message L:my current address"
such as:
"d unype I'm having fun!!! L:1000 Broadway, New York, NY"
"d unype I won! L:las vegas, NV"
When will you support social network X?
As soon as they implement OpenSocial or publish an API!
Something is not working!
Your feedback is greatly appreciated:
Is this free?
Yes.
So how do you make money?
By licensing Unype to businesses who want to build applications for their users. For licensing, please contact:
I have more questions!
You can ask us: . We reply all email within 24 hours.

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Unype is not affiliated with Google,Facebook,Bebo,MySpace,Hi5,or Ning. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners,no infringement is intended. Unype Virtual World is free and requires no downloads @2008 Holoscape Inc.