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-Zone 2 is a 2D display wall in a 10x4 planar configuration with 40 megapixels. The wall features several different connection methods. The backend is a Linux cluster allowing for custom distributed visualizations to be displayed, or images and videos can be shown using the installed DisplayCluster software. In addition, users can stream their own desktops to the wall through DisplayCluster using the DesktopStreamer software provided below. Lastly, the wall makes use of Cinemassive, which allows us to switch the wall to a Windows desktop environment or to a wireless display configuration, allowing users to wirelessly connect their laptops, phones, or other devices to the wall using a web browser. You can find Zone 2 in Showcase (Bldg. 1, Level 2, 2304) [ [[https://youtu.be/eg3_ilXm-Fg|how to get there]] ].+Zone 2 is a 2D display wall in a 10x4 planar configuration with 40 megapixels. The wall features several different connection methods. The backend is a Linux cluster allowing for custom distributed visualizations to be displayed, or images and videos can be shown using the installed DisplayCluster software. In addition, users can stream their own desktops to the wall through DisplayCluster using the DesktopStreamer software provided below. Lastly, the wall makes use of Cinemassive, which allows us to switch the wall to a Windows desktop environment or to a wireless display configuration, allowing users to wirelessly connect their laptops, phones, or other devices to the wall using a web browser. You can find Zone 2 in Showcase: Bldg. 1, Level 2, 2304 ([[https://youtu.be/eg3_ilXm-Fg|how to get there]]).
  
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-===== Cubes ===== +===== CUBES ===== 
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-The Cubes is a semi-immersive virtual reality environment featuring a 7x3 arrangement of stereo HD panels (42 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 CUBES. You can find CUBES in Bldg. 1, Level 2, 2428 ([[https://youtu.be/6_g6t_9uQpM|how to get there]]).+The CUBES is a semi-immersive virtual reality environment featuring a 7x3 arrangement of stereo HD panels (42 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 KVL Viewer or KVL Digital Twin Platform in CUBES. Users can also run Unity applications by using the GetReal3D plugin. You can find CUBES in Bldg. 1, Level 2, 2428 ([[https://youtu.be/6_g6t_9uQpM|how to get there]]).
  
-<WRAP center round help 100%> ==== How do I run Avizo on CUBES? ====+<WRAP center round help 100%> ==== What kind of data can I load and visualize on 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.+KVL Viewer and Digital Twin Platform on CUBES supports the following: 
 +  * Images (2D and 360): PNG, JPG 
 +  * Videos (2D and 360): MP4 
 +  * Meshes: FBX, OBJ, GLTF/GLB, PLY, 3MF, DAE, 3DTZ 
 +  * Points Clouds: under development 
 +  * Gaussian Splats: under development 
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 +<WRAP center round help 100%> ==== How do I load my own data on CUBES? ==== 
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 +You can use the front-end Windows computer on the right side of CUBES to load your data on CUBES.
   * Turn on the screens by tapping on the control tablet (below the monitors) to turn it on, then press "Power On".   * 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]].+  * Next steps coming soon. 
 +  * Video Tutorial coming soon.
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-===== Vive ===== 
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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 [[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.+<WRAP center round help 100%> ==== How do I run Unity Applications on CUBES? ==== 
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 +You can use the front-end Windows computer on the right side of CUBES to run Unity Applications built with GetReal3D. 
 +  * Turn on the screens by tapping on the control tablet (below the monitors) to turn it on, then press "Power On". 
 +  * Run GetReal3D app launcher. 
 +  * Select the app you want to run, then click "Launch" button.  
 +  * Put on the 3D glasses (the main user should use the glasses with track-balls) and use the wand controller to navigate. 
 +  * Video Tutorial coming soon. 
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 +===== AR/VR Hub ===== 
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-{{:wiki:documentation:vr::vive_booking_page.png?1200|}} +The AR/VR Hub provides augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) resources as well as powerful Avizo workstations with segmentation tablets.  
-==== Vive VR Machine Guide ==== +AR and VR devices are available for use in the laboratory, along with high-end workstations for AR/VR development. The workstations can also be booked for using Avizo for data visualization, segmentation, and analysis. More information about AR/VR resources can be found [[arvr|here]]. 
-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 or SimLab Composer. +
-  * Avizo application use, e.g., for memory and GPU intensive scenarios as well as for VR.+
  
-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: +Users can log-in to any of the workstations using their KAUST credentials. Shortcuts for the publicly available applications, e.g., Avizo and Unity, can typically be found in the Desktop. 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 that needs admin 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.+  * Avoid storing your data in drive C (i.e., not in your home directory in C) because drive C has limited space and can be wiped clean in case of OS failure. If other drives are available, create a folder with your username as the name of the folder and put all your data there. You can also store and back up your data in DATAWAHA, which is accessible through the workstations. 
 +  * While in the AR/VR Hub, please: 
 +      * keep the space clean and tidy 
 +      * avoid eating/drinking in the space 
 +      * do not make unnecessary noise 
 +      * only use space for official work
   * After use, make sure to:   * After use, make sure to:
       * log out of Windows       * log out of Windows
-      * connect VR controllers to their charging cables +      * back up your data 
-      * leave the VR headsets facing towards the window since sunlight exposure of the eye lenses may cause damage.+      * reconnect AR/VR equipment to their charging cables 
 + 
 +==== VR Workstation Guide ==== 
 + 
 +The VR Workstation, physically located in AR/VR Hub, is a high-end machine equipped with a Vive Pro 2 VR Headset, dedicated to VR application demonstrations and development. It has 2 Intel Xeon CPUs (E5-2667 v4 @ 3.2 Ghz), 768 GB RAM, RTX 8000 GPU with 48 GB VRAM. It is also equipped with a Wacom Cintiq pro pen and tablet interface for manual image segmentation using Avizo. When booking, make sure to select the "AR/VR Hub" option in our booking page and mention "VR Workstation" in the subject or description.
  
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