Wikitude

 Hello,

I'm currently using Wikitude Unity SDK for developing an AR Feature in my existing application. I'm unable to Switch On or Switch Off the Camera on runtime. Also, I've purchased the License for the same.

This being a feature, I cannot let the Camera be Turned on throughout the application usage. Keeping the Camera turned on in non-AR segment of the application will cause increased battery drain, and performance issues. 

Any help is appreciated in advance.

Thank You.

Hi Alexandru,

Thank You for the response. I tried what you mentioned above, but disabling the GameObject stops the Camera rendering, and doesn't free the Camera Resource (i.e the Hardware).

I tried running on Mobile Devices having in-built laser focus (OnePlus 2). On using the application, whenever I turn off the GameObject having the Wikitude Camera Script it stops the rendering, but the Camera is not released.

What I want is whenever I'm not using the AR mode, the Camera should not be in use at all. For example, when we use applications like Instagram or SnapChat, the Camera is accessed when we are on the Camera screen, else the Camera is free and not being used.

Hi Alexandru,

what is the latest approach to disabling the camera: Is the fix you mentioned implemented and disabling the Wikitude Camera object is enough or should I go with the "detroy" and "instantiate" approach?

Thanks