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Hi folks, 

I'm hoping to understand capabilities in offline mode. So far, I've found this link through the MS help menu - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/mixed-reality/guides/operator-offline-mode.

Ideally, I'm looking for an experience where I'm able to access different guides within the guides app in offline mode without having to go through the step of opening the guide when I'm in an internet zone and then going into a no-internet zone. The expected experience is similar to a native mobile gaming app that renders without having the need to connect to the internet. 

Would appreciate any input anyone may have. Thanks so much! 

Sahil. 

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    RE: Accessing guides in offline mode

    Hi Sahil, currently you must open the guide while online to make it available offline (you can make multiple guides offline, but you must open each individually first).

    We do not sync all guides to the device in part because companies store a lot of content, sometimes into hundreds of gigabytes. However, there are ways we could make this smarter such as selecting multiple guides to sync in bulk. I would be interested in your scenario and what you would like to see. For example, how many guides do you want offline, are they the same for all users or site visits, etc. I don't have any plans to share but we do record and review feedback at the start of each planning session, so any feedback is impactful. Thank you!

    Dave Pinch (PM on the Guides team)

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    Upload guides, after which they should be available in offline mode. It's definitely challenging to use favorite apps or play games when there's no internet access, and I often play, especially slots. Moreover, there are many good online casinos for gaming featured in the review https://onlinecasinomanitoba.com/by-city/brandon/ with full information on the gambling situation in Brandon. I like these platforms because they always offer bonuses to active players, and also because there is an opportunity to test various slots in demo mode.

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    I'm a newbie here. I don't know much about this one. But I would like to learn more. Thanks for your post here. 
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    It sounds like you're interested in accessing guides within the guides app in offline mode without the need to switch between internet and no-internet zones. This would provide a seamless experience similar to native mobile gaming apps that work without an internet connection.

    Unfortunately, the link you provided seems to focus on operator offline mode in Dynamics 365 mixed reality, which may not directly address your specific requirements for the guides app. However, you can explore options within the guides app settings or contact Microsoft support for further assistance. Additionally, consider looking for alternative offline documentation or apps that may better meet your needs.

    Overall, achieving a seamless offline experience for accessing guides within the app may require additional customization or development, but with the right approach and resources, it can be possible to enhance offline capabilities.

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    Hey, I know the feeling of digging through technical docs for hours—it can get exhausting
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    Offline mode in Dynamics 365 Guides is limited—you can only access guides that were opened and cached online first. It doesn’t yet support full offline access like native gaming apps.

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    Good question — the offline mode in Dynamics 365 Guides is still quite limited. Each guide has to be opened once online to cache it locally; after that, you can use it offline until the cache clears or updates. Sadly, there’s no full offline sync or bulk download option yet, since storing all guides at once could overload devices with large 3D models and media.

    To make it smoother:

    1)Open and cache key guides ahead of time.

    2)If possible, use Power Automate or custom scripts to prefetch selected assets.

    3)Set up sync rules so only the most-needed guides are stored locall

    If you’re curious how light web apps handle fast offline access and caching, check this website - it’s a good real-world example of optimizing performance for users with unstable connections.

    Hopefully, Microsoft will expand true offline capabilities soon - it’s one of the most requested improvements.

     
     
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    Accessing guides in offline mode allows users to continue learning or troubleshooting even without an internet connection. This feature is especially useful for travelers, students, and professionals working in areas with limited connectivity Discover now. By downloading guides in advance, users can easily refer to tutorials, manuals, or help documents at any time.
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    Please tell me the solution!

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