Yule Tree

Instructions

AR MARKER

• Download and print the Yule Tree AR marker here: www.yuletreeapp.com
• Launch Yule Tree app.
• Choose one of the six unique Christmas tree’s you would like to decorate by scrolling through the trees with a swipe of your finger and touching the “Select” button.
  
  Once you select a tree you will automatically be taken to the decorating screen.
• Decorate your Christmas tree by scrolling through the inventory of ornaments on the bottom of the screen and dragging and dropping them to your desired location on the tree.
• To remove ornaments simply select the ornament you want to remove and drag it off of the Christmas tree.
• Once your tree is perfectly decorated switch to AR mode by selecting the “AR” button in the top left hand corner of the decorating screen.
• In AR mode point your device’s camera at the printed Yule Tree marker and watch your tree appear on your screen and blend with the real world.
  
  Place this marker in any location to take pictures of your tree in fun settings. Ex: On your desk, in your hand, next to the fireplace, as at centerpiece at Christmas dinner, etc.
• Share – Save pictures of your tree to your Photo Album by pushing the home screen button and the power button at the same time to take a screen shot.
  
  Share pictures via SMS, email, etc.
• To return to decorating mode to make changes to your tree select the “Decorate” button in the top left hand corner of your screen.
• To decorate a new tree select the “Menu” button in the top right hand corner and choose the “New Tree” button.
• For additional help or instructions within the app select the “Menu” button, then the “Help” button at any time.
• Along with printing the AR marker you can use the AR Mode of Yule Tree App by displaying the AR marker on a friend’s device or any secondary device.
  
  Simply select the “Menu” button and then the “Marker Mode” button and then select “Display on phone”. The AR marker will immediately be displayed on your screen. Save the Yule Tree AR Marker to your Photo Album by taking a screenshot (push "Home" button and "Power" button at the same time). Send the marker to friends from your Photo Album via email or SMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can you make ornaments bigger or smaller with the Yule Tree app?
• How do I put ornaments on the tree?
• How do I remove the ornaments?
• How do I get back to AR mode from the menu?
• Can you only add one set of Christmas lights on the tree?
• Why can’t I see my decorations on the tree in AR mode?
• Can I only decorate the front of the tree?
• Why does a red screen appear when I select the “AR” button and try to switch to AR mode?
• How do I save pictures of my tree to my iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch?
• Why won’t my tree appear in AR mode?
• Why are the AR markers different sizes?

• Can you make ornaments bigger or smaller with the Yule Tree app?

  The size of the ornaments in Yule Tree app have been optimized to best fit all the different trees. Therefore, their size cannot be adjusted.

• How do I put ornaments on the tree?

  To put ornaments on the tree make sure you are in Decorate mode, then select an ornament from the inventory at the bottom of your screen and drag and drop it onto the tree with your finger.

• How do I remove the ornaments?

  To remove ornaments from the tree simply drag the ornament off of the tree and drop it.
  
  To remove the tree skirt, lights, presents, and train drag the “Undo” symbol of the ornament on to the tree. *insert picture

• How do I get back to AR mode from the menu?

  To return to AR mode from the Menu Screen simply press the back arrow.

• Can you only add one set of Christmas lights on the tree?

  Yes, you can only put one set of lights on the tree.

• Why can’t I see my decorations on the tree in AR mode?

  If you cannot see decorations on your tree in AR mode try turning the AR marker so your camera is aiming at the marker from a different direction.
  
  If you did not decorate all sides of your tree the decorations may be on the back of your tree while in AR mode.

• Can I only decorate the front of the tree?

  Yule Tree lets you decorate the entire tree all the way around. To decorate all sides of the tree simply swipe your finger across the screen while in Decorate mode to rotate your tree.

• Why does a red screen appear when I select the “AR” button and try to switch to AR mode?

  The first time you use AR mode in Yule Tree, a red instructional screen will appear to offer additional guidance. Touch the screen anywhere and you will move directly into AR mode.

• How do I save pictures of my tree to my iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch?

  To save pictures of your tree to your phone simply hold down the “Home” button of your phone and the “Power” button at the same time. Doing this will take a screenshot of your phone. Pictures will save directly to your Photo Album.

• Why won’t my tree appear in AR mode?

  If your tree is not appearing in AR mode, it may be because there is glare being produced off the AR marker. Try moving your marker away from the light to reduce glare.
  
  For optimal use of the Yule Tree app within AR mode, print your AR marker with a matte finish, avoid high glare areas and place the AR marker about 2 feet from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.

• Why are the AR markers different sizes?

  Each size of AR markers each produces a different sized tree in AR mode. The bigger the marker size, the bigger the tree.