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     * **Meeting** - Wirelessly connect your own device, See [[facility_user_guides#How do I stream content to Z2 - Tiled-Display-Wall using MirrorOp?|MirrorOp]]     * **Meeting** - Wirelessly connect your own device, See [[facility_user_guides#How do I stream content to Z2 - Tiled-Display-Wall using MirrorOp?|MirrorOp]]
     * **Linux** - Linux based system available in single or wide screen     * **Linux** - Linux based system available in single or wide screen
 +  * **__To upload files to any of the Windows PCs, use below link__**
 +    * **[[https://kaust-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/kvlinfo_kaust_edu_sa/EnmU-cKS-RNPhU_pwX9oEBMBDCxC-9S6d6escxK2AAJAsA | Upload files to KVL ]]**
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     * Windows: {{:wiki:facilities:zone2:desktopstreamer-v0.4-win32.zip| Windows DesktopStreamer}}     * Windows: {{:wiki:facilities:zone2:desktopstreamer-v0.4-win32.zip| Windows DesktopStreamer}}
     * Linux: {{:wiki:facilities:zone2:desktopstreamer_1.0.2_focal_amd64.deb| Linux DesktopStreamer}}     * Linux: {{:wiki:facilities:zone2:desktopstreamer_1.0.2_focal_amd64.deb| Linux DesktopStreamer}}
 +  * Note: on Windows hosts you **must** add a //Stream name// for the connection to succeed 
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   * Select ''Meeting'' on the IPad   * Select ''Meeting'' on the IPad
   * Launch a web browser   * Launch a web browser
-    * Go to: ''109.171.138.168'' +    * Go to: [[https://www.barco.com/en/product/mirrorop]] 
-    * Download the MirrorOp software for your Mac or Windows computer +      * Download the MirrorOp software for your Mac or Windows computer 
-      * Input the IP again, click ''connect''+    * Launch to software 
 +      * Input the IP (''109.171.138.168''), click ''connect''
       * Enter passcode: ''2304''       * Enter passcode: ''2304''
       * Click: {{:icon:twbs:w-20:h-auto:play-fill.svg?nolink&}}       * Click: {{:icon:twbs:w-20:h-auto:play-fill.svg?nolink&}}
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   * Select ''Powerwall'' on the IPad   * Select ''Powerwall'' on the IPad
   * Navigate to your SAGE board    * Navigate to your SAGE board 
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-===== Zone 5 ===== 
-{{:wiki:facilities:zone5.jpg?nolink&600|}} 
  
-Zone 5, or NexCAVE, is a semi-immersive VR environment featuring an array of 7x3 stereo HD displays (22 megapixels) in a semi-circle configuration. It allows for partial immersion in your data, individually, or more ideally, with a large group, which is one distinguishing featuring setting it apart from head-mounted-displays. Users can use either Avizo or Unity in Zone 5.+KVL has their own instance of a SAGE server running on campus, meaning that anything uploaded to the server stays inside of KAUST. Simple go to: [[https://sage.vis.kaust.edu.sa | KVL SAGE Server]]. 
 +  * If you don't want to download the SAGE client, you can view and create boards through the internet browser.  
 +    * NOTE: Some functions may not work properly in browser 
  
-<WRAP center round help 100%> ==== How do I run Avizo on Zone 5? ==== 
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-You can use the front-end Windows computer on the left side of Zone 5 to run Avizo. TechViz is used to connect Avizo with Zone 5. 
-  * Start TechViz Controller - a shortcut is typically pinned to the taskbar or you can search for it using the Windows search bar. Note that it is required to start TechViz before Avizo! 
-  * Once you see the TechViz Controller window, start Avizo - a shortcut to the latest Avizo version is typically pinned to the taskbar or you can search for it using the Windows search bar. 
-  * Load your Avizo project or dataset - you can access files via a USB port, datawaha, or download your data locally from your cloud storage.  
-  * Once your project or dataset is loaded, make sure you have a visualization module, e.g., volume renderer, surface viewer. 
-  * In the TechViz Controller window, click the VR icon (leftmost icon), then click the 3D view window of Avizo (where the visualization is displayed). This should initiate the connection between Avizo and TechViz. 
-  * In Avizo, create a TechViz Connection module (right click in Project View, click "Create Object", then look for and create TechViz Connection object). 
-  * Click on the TechViz Connection object in the Project View. In the Properties window, click the "connect" button. Once the connection is finished, the "Center" and "Auto Scale" buttons will become active.  
-  * Click the "Center" button to place your visualized data in the center of the view. Optionally, click the "Auto Scale" button to rescale or resize the visualization to fit in the view. 
-  * You can now put on the 3D glasses with tracker balls and hold the controller in your hand. The visualization should adjust based on your position. You can also use the controller to grab and move the visualization (press and hold the leftmost button while moving the object), or fly around using the joystick. 
-  * You can also interact with some Avizo modules directly via the immersive environment - double click on the controller's leftmost button to display the Avizo menu. 
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 ===== Cubes ===== ===== Cubes =====
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 You can use the front-end Windows computer on the right side of CUBES to run Avizo. TechViz is used to connect Avizo with CUBES. You can use the front-end Windows computer on the right side of CUBES to run Avizo. TechViz is used to connect Avizo with CUBES.
 +  * Turn on the screens by tapping on the control tablet (below the monitors) to turn it on, then press "Power On".
   * Follow exactly the same steps for [[facility_user_guides#How do I run Avizo on Zone 5?|running Avizo on Zone 5]].   * Follow exactly the same steps for [[facility_user_guides#How do I run Avizo on Zone 5?|running Avizo on Zone 5]].
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-Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) devices are available for use in the laboratory, along with high-end workstations for VR/AR development. More information about AR/VR tools can be found [[vrtools|here]]. This documentation is particularly for the workstation located in Bldg. 1, showcase area - this can be booked via our [[booking|facilities booking system]] and used for VR development/demos or large-scale Avizo processing, e.g., deep learning segmentataion, and manual image segmentation using the provided Wacom Cintiq pen and tablet interface. When booking, make sure to select the "Vive" option in our booking page as shown below.+Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) devices are available for use in the laboratory, along with high-end workstations for VR/AR development. More information about AR/VR tools can be found [[arvr|here]]. This documentation is particularly for the workstation located in Bldg. 1, Showcase area - this high-end machine has 2 Intel Xeon CPUs (E5-2667 v4 @ 3.2 Ghz), 768 GB RAM, RTX 8000 GPU with 48 GB VRAM. It is equipped with an HTC Vive Pro 2 for VR development/demos and a Wacom Cintiq pro pen and tablet interface for manual image segmentation. It can also be booked for short-term use for running compute intensive Avizo processing such as large-scale deep learning segmentation. When booking, make sure to select the "Vive" option in our booking page as shown below.
  
 {{:wiki:documentation:vr::vive_booking_page.png?1200|}} {{:wiki:documentation:vr::vive_booking_page.png?1200|}}
 ==== Vive VR Machine Guide ==== ==== Vive VR Machine Guide ====
-The Vive VR machine is located in the showcase area in Bldg. 1, Level 2. This high-end machine has 2 Intel Xeon CPUs (E5-2667 v4 @ 3.2 Ghz), 768 GB RAM, RTX 8000 GPU with 48 GB VRAM, and is equipped with an HTC Vive Pro 2 head-mounted-device can be used for: +The Vive machine is equipped with an HTC Vive Pro 2 head-mounted-device which can be used for: 
-  * VR application development, e.g., using Unity Game Engine +  * VR application development, e.g., using Unity Game Engine or SimLab Composer. 
-  * VR application test/demonstration +  * Avizo application use, e.g., for memory and GPU intensive scenarios as well as for VR.
-  * Avizo application use, e.g., for memory and GPU intensive scenarios+
  
-Users can log-in to this machine using their KAUST credentials. Shortcuts for the publicly available applications, e.g., Avizo and Unity, will be found in the Desktop. +Users can log-in to this machine using their KAUST credentials. Shortcuts for the publicly available applications, e.g., Avizo and Unity, will be found in the Desktop. Below are some guidelines for using this machine:
-Below are some guidelines for using this machine:+
   * If you need to install an application, make sure to install in drive D (not C). If you do not have permission, send an email to help@kaust.edu.sa to request for software installation assistance.   * If you need to install an application, make sure to install in drive D (not C). If you do not have permission, send an email to help@kaust.edu.sa to request for software installation assistance.
   * Store your data in drive E (not in your home directory in C) because drive C has limited space and can be wiped clean in case of OS failure. Even better if you can store your data in DATAWAHA and access from there to be sure your data is backed up properly and accessible anywhere in KAUST.   * Store your data in drive E (not in your home directory in C) because drive C has limited space and can be wiped clean in case of OS failure. Even better if you can store your data in DATAWAHA and access from there to be sure your data is backed up properly and accessible anywhere in KAUST.
-  * After use, make sure to (see below image as well):+  * After use, make sure to:
       * log out of Windows       * log out of Windows
-      * connect the Vive controllers to the charging cables +      * connect VR controllers to their charging cables 
-      * connect the Oculus headset to the charging cable +      * leave the VR headsets facing towards the window since sunlight exposure of the eye lenses may cause damage.
-      * leave the Vive and Oculus headsets facing towards the window since sunlight exposure of the eye lenses may cause damage. +
-{{ :wiki:documentation:vr:vive.jpg?500 |}} +
-  * Before using, make sure to book the **Vive** facility in our [[booking|booking page]] (log in using your KAUST credentials; see below screenshot). +
-{{:wiki:documentation:vr::vive_booking_page.png?1200|}}+
  
- +<WRAP center round help 100%> ==== How do I run Avizo on Vive VR? ==== 
-===== Multi-purpose Room ===== +  
-{{:wiki:facilities:mpr.jpeg?nolink&600|}} +Similar to Zone 5 and CUBES, TechViz is used to connect Avizo with the Vive VR headset. 
- +  * Follow exactly the same steps for [[facility_user_guides#How do I run Avizo on Zone 5?|running Avizo on Zone 5]] except that instead of the 3D glasses, you use the Vive headset and its controllers. 
-The multi-purpose room is a theater-like presentation space with a capacity of 70 people. The room supports regular presentation needs as well as stereoscopic presentations from 3D interactive applications or movies. This room is used for meetings, workshops, and other campus functions. It features wireless microphones, a blue-ray player, a high-resolution 3D capable projector (BARCO HDX W18 @ 1920x1080 pixels), and a Mac laptop and podium. In addition to the main screen, there are 6 TVs placed on the walls around the room that can be set to display output from the same source as the projector, or even a different source if multiple things need to be shown simultaneously.  +  * You can also follow along [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPHuKHWVNW4&t=11538s|this video]] (note that TechViz has to be opened before Avizo).
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-This facility is the only known 3D stereo Auditorium at KAUST+
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