How to launch into an immersive space in VisionOS

The code for this tutorial can be found in the repository linked below on the 101/open-in-immersive-style-starter branch.

The fundamentals for this tutorial were taken from Apple's WWDC Go Beyond the Window with SwiftUI.

Follow the tutorial below to learn how to trigger the activation of immersive spaces from a window.

In the info.plist file: 

• Set the Preferred Default Scene Session Role to Immersive Space Application Session Role.
• In the Scene Configuration, add a new array called Immersive Space Application Session Role and in its first item set the Initial Immersion Style to Mixed Immersion (or Progressive or Full).

Please note that the style set in "Initial Immersion Style" must match the style set in the app.

In the App, update the scene to be set to the initial style set in Step Two.

You can also remove the window as it is no longer needed. That said, Apple requires a way for the app to be open and close the app - windows are normally used for this.

To learn how to add multiple immersive styles to an immersive space, consult the link below.

Run the app and confirm it launches into an immersive space.

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