This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect and configure various third-party services within your Realview Hub account. Integrating these services, such as AutoHDR, CubiCasa, iGUIDE, Dropbox, and Google Drive, can significantly streamline your business workflows and enhance collaboration.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
An active Realview Hub account.
Existing accounts with the third-party services you intend to integrate.
Login credentials for your third-party accounts.
Your CubiCasa API key and associated email (for CubiCasa integration).
Your iGUIDE Active Account (for iGUIDE integration).
Steps
Follow these steps to integrate third-party services into your Realview Hub account:
1. Access Integration Settings
From the Realview Hub dashboard, navigate to Settings.
In the left-hand menu, click on Integration.
2. Connect AutoHDR
AutoHDR is an AI photo editing service.
Locate the AutoHDR section.
If not already connected, click the "Connect AutoHDR" button.
You will be redirected to the AutoHDR website to log in and authorize the connection. If you do not have an account, you can create one during this process.
Once connected, your associated email address will be displayed under "Connected Account".
3. Connect CubiCasa
CubiCasa provides floor plans and related services.
Locate the CubiCasa Connection section.
If not already connected, click the "Connect CubiCasa" button.
Enter your CubiCasa API key and email to establish the connection.
Configure Import Preferences:
Click the Configure button next to "Import Preferences".
Select the desired file types to be automatically imported when a CubiCasa-related order is placed. Options include:
PNG
PNG with Dimension
JPG
JPG with Dimension
PDF
PDF with Dimension
Home Report
3D Floor Plan
3D Video
GLA Report
GLA Report Images
CAD Files
Virtual Tours
Enable Import Room Measurements:
Toggle the "Import Room Measurements" switch to enable automatic import of room measurements from CubiCasa property data.
When enabled, measurements will be automatically imported during order processing. When disabled, you can manually import measurements using the "Import Measurements" button on floor plan cards.
4. Connect iGUIDE
iGUIDE is a provider of floor plans and 360 virtual tours.
Locate the iGUIDE Integration section.
If not already connected, click the "Connect iGUIDE" button.
Enter your iGUIDE Editor ID to establish the connection.
Configure Import Preferences:
Click the Configure button next to "Import Preferences".
Select the desired configurations for imported iGUIDE deliveries. Options include:
Metric PDF (EN)
Imperial PDF (EN)
3D Tours (Branded & Unbranded)
Room Measurements (Metric & Imperial)
When "Room Measurements" is checked, room names, floor names, and measurements will be automatically imported into the property details section of an order.
5. Connect Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud storage service for file synchronization and sharing.
Locate the Dropbox Connection section.
If not already connected, click the "Connect Dropbox" button.
You will be redirected to Dropbox to log in and authorize the connection.
Once connected, your associated email address will be displayed under "Connected Account".
Edit Folder Structure:
Click the Edit Folder Structure button.
Configure the desired folder structure within your Dropbox account for "Raw Media" (for editors to download) and "Finished Media" (for editors to upload after editing).
6. Connect Google Drive
Google Drive is a cloud storage and file synchronization service.
Locate the Google Drive Connection section.
The connection process is identical to Dropbox. Click the "Connect Google Drive" button, log in, and authorize the connection.
Once connected, your associated email address will be displayed under "Connected Account".
Edit Folder Structure:
Click the Edit Folder Structure button.
Configure the desired folder structure within your Google Drive account for "Raw Media" and "Finished Media", similar to Dropbox.
Tips
Secure Team Member Access: When you add an outsourced editor as a team member, they will receive an email with a secure page link. This allows them to download or upload media directly through Realview Hub without needing your Dropbox or Google Drive login credentials, ensuring the security of your accounts.
Multiple Cloud Storage: You have the flexibility to integrate both Dropbox and Google Drive simultaneously if your workflow requires it.
Save Changes: Always remember to click the Save Changes button at the top right of the Settings page after making any modifications to your integration configurations.
Conclusion
By following these instructions, you can successfully integrate various third-party services with Realview Hub, automating key aspects of your workflow and facilitating secure collaboration with your team and external partners.