Method for Creating Virtual Copies of Real Labs in a 2D Environment, Representing a 3D Virtual Reality

The study presents a method for creating a graphical virtual copy of real labs. The method is developed for the Engine for Virtual Electrical Engineering Equipment (EVEEE)., which has its own limitations for the virtual components - equipment surfaces., which hold potentiometers., indicators and pluggable sockets should be perpendicular to the line of sight. Initially., an appropriate point of view is chosen and a photo of the lab is taken. Next., the position of each equipment is marked, and a 3D model is created for each equipment, based on high quality photos. The 3D model is exported as a 2D PNG image with a shadow included in the alpha-channel. The modelled equipment is scaled down to fit into the markings of the original image in order to keep the actual dimensions ratio between the equipment. The obtained results show that the method ensures all requirements are met: those of the engine and those that ensure the sense for reality of the virtual reality.