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# Surface Tracking

## Introduction

Get started by creating a new project. A surface tracking experience is enabled on flat/plain surface and the objects will appear on the surface. Sign up with [Blippar](https://docs.blippar.com/blippbuilder-documentation/blippbuilder/blippbuilder-desktop/www.blippar.com) and create your account.

## Process

Follow the steps below top create a project in Blippbuilder:

* Login to [HUB](https://accounts.blippar.com/signup/free)
* Click on the **'Use Blippbuilder'** option from the **‘Blippbuilder’** panel as shown below:

<figure><img src="/files/hqxMDXd4GisqYrCwaiFx" alt=""><figcaption><p>Product Choice</p></figcaption></figure>

* You will be redirected to the **Blippbuilder Home** page

<figure><img src="/files/fEpZNPFBJDpjMTCAPvrG" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Click **'Create a New Project'** and provide a suitable name for your project. For eg: Surface tracking Experience. Click **'Continue'.**

<figure><img src="/files/XBp2j9GiqRliLOHAwMmg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Name the Project</p></figcaption></figure>

* Choose the type of experience you want to create. In this example, click 'Select Surface' as shown below:

<figure><img src="/files/7vnDVoTUaiYCipwfTV9n" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select Surface</p></figcaption></figure>

* You will be redirected to the Blippbuilder Design Canvas
* Add an asset: For eg: Add a sofa as shown in the image below:

<figure><img src="/files/3XXXMXhD8iUMV34NqsHa" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add Assets</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
You can add various objects, scenes and apply required action on the objects including lighting, animation
{% endhint %}

* Click the 'Preview' button on the top panel to check an 'In-app Preview' of the experience before you publish your creation

<figure><img src="/files/5QFfDpvaMbUnSFaubjjS" alt=""><figcaption><p>In-app Preview</p></figcaption></figure>

* Click **'Test on Device'** to create a test project link. A test project is created which can be accessed by scanning the QR code displayed on the screen

<figure><img src="/files/VdqyY7rHVBTkcBTuVlIN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Preview Project</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
The 'Test Project' link is active only for a period of 20 minutes
{% endhint %}

* Click 'Publish' to make the project 'Live'. The Status of the project will appear as **'Live'** if published. Scan the QR code on the screen to test the published project. Apply this QR code on all surfaces from which you desire the AR Experience to be triggered.

<figure><img src="/files/XjSP7aeZxkXrrdjwT8rq" alt=""><figcaption><p>Publish Project</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
For surface tracking the tracking is enabled on flat/plain surface.
{% endhint %}