Appendix 3 Technical Conservation DocumentationAppendix 3 Technical Conservation Documentation

1. General Project Information

• Project title:
• Creator(s) / Studio:
• Year of production:
• Description: (brief content + form, e.g., VR installation, AR app)

2. Game Engine Used

• Engine: Unity / Unreal Engine
• Version:
• Build type: (Standalone, WebXR, Mobile, etc.)

3. Software Runtime Environment

• Target platform(s): (e.g., Oculus Quest 2, HTC Vive, browser)
• Operating system: (e.g., Windows 10, Android 11)
• Hardware requirements: CPU, GPU, RAM, HMD type
• Input methods: Controllers, hands, tracking, etc.

4. Engine configuration

• Render pipeline (Unity): Built-in / URP / HDRP
• Graphics settings: resolution, anti-aliasing, shadows, shaders
• Physics engine: standard / custom
• Audio engine: standard / third-party plug-in
• Network config (if applicable): multiplayer framework or protocols

5. External Software Libraries / Plug-ins
A list of all external packages added to the project: For example:

Library / middleware name Version Function / Description Origin / source VRTK 4.0.0 VR interaction toolkit (Unity) GitHub / Unity Asset Store FMOD 2.02 Audio middleware https://fmod.com

OpenCV 4.5.1 Image recognition open-source AR Foundation 4.1.5 AR functionality (Unity) Unity Package Manager

6. Build information

• Build tool: Unity Build-in / Unreal Build / CI pipeline
• Last working build: version number + date
• Build output: APK, EXE, WebGL, etc.
• Build settings export file: [attached .json / .xml / .ini]

7. Version control & source documentation

• Version control system: Git / SVN / other
• Repository URL or backup location:
• Rebuild instructions: step-by-step plan (optional in README.md)
• Licence information (software and assets)

8. Hardware and Physical Components

• Equipment: List of required hardware (computers, VR/AR headsets, screens, projectors, speakers, sensors, microphones, haptic vests, etc.) Specifications: brand, model, OS, firmware versions, connections
• Props & Decorative elements: Objects such as furniture, (fake) equipment, clothing, decorative pieces Dimensions, materials, assembly and storage instructions
• Technical installations: Lighting or sound equipment, smoke machines, wind machines, moving parts (e.g. servos or motors) Diagrams of connections and maintenance requirements
• Installation guidelines: Spatial requirements (square metres per person, ceiling height) Set-up time and required technical crew Training of hosts or technicians

9. Artistic Specifications

• Artistic intention (brief): (e.g. what are crucial elements that must not be lost?)
• Installation models to be approved: (e.g. settings for exhibitions or events)

10. Known Issues & Notes

• Known bugs, limitations
• Technical dependencies (e.g. specific software versions, incompatibility)
• Explanation of choices (e.g. why a particular middleware was used)

11. Appendices

• Screenshots of interface & installation
• Diagrams of software architecture or runtime environment
• Licence files, binaries, installation folders, README.md
• Optional: video recordings or walkthrough of installation