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 ====== AR/VR Tools User Guides ====== ====== AR/VR Tools User Guides ======
  
-The KAUST Visualization Core Lab (KVL) provides augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) hardware, software, and technical support. KVL provides a wide variety of AR/VR devices as well as high-end Windows workstations for AR/VR development. KVL also provides access and support for AR/VR software such as Avizo, Unity, GetReal3D, and SimLab. In some cases, KVL also provides development support and collaboration for special projects. [[help@vis.kaust.edu.sa|Contact us]] or [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eggkRxc9TG8|watch this presentation]] to learn more.+The KAUST Visualization Core Lab (KVL) provides augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) hardware, software, and technical support. KVL provides a wide variety of AR/VR devices as well as high-end Windows workstations for AR/VR development. KVL also provides access and support for AR/VR software such as Avizo, Unity, GetReal3D, and SimLab Composer. In some cases, KVL also provides development support and collaboration for special projects. [[help@vis.kaust.edu.sa|Contact us]] or [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eggkRxc9TG8|watch this presentation]] to learn more.
  
 ===== AR/VR Hardware ===== ===== AR/VR Hardware =====
  
-Users who wish to quickly access an AR/VR workstation can book our [[facility_user_guides#Vive|Vive facility]]. [[help@vis.kaust.edu.sa|Contact us]] to request access to other AR/VR hardware below (we also have legacy hardware not listed here, e.g., HTC Vive, Meta 2, Magic Leap 1, Oculus Rift).+Users who wish to quickly access an AR/VR workstation can book our [[facility_user_guides#Vive|Vive facility]]. [[help@vis.kaust.edu.sa|Contact us]] to request access to other AR/VR hardware below (we also have legacy hardware available, e.g., HTC Vive, Meta 2, Magic Leap One, Oculus Rift).
  
   * [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens/hardware|HoloLens 2]] (2X)   * [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens/hardware|HoloLens 2]] (2X)
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 ==== Unity ==== ==== Unity ====
  
-Users can also develop their own AR/VR application using the [[https://unity.com/|Unity]] game engine. KVL can provide Educational Unity licenses upon [[help@vis.kaust.edu.sa|request]]. If your dataset is or can be converted to a mesh format, e.g., FBX, OBJ, DAE, then it is relatively easy to bring your data into an AR/VR application in Unity. If your dataset is tabular, e.g., csv, then you can use the [[https://sites.google.com/view/dxr-vis|DXR toolkit]] to create glyph-based plots. We recommend using Unity's AR or VR project templates as starting points for development since they are typically pre-configured to work with most hardware via OpenXR. +Users can also develop their own AR/VR application using the [[https://unity.com/|Unity]] game engine. KVL can provide Educational Unity licenses upon [[help@vis.kaust.edu.sa|request]]. If your dataset is or can be converted to a mesh format, e.g., FBX, OBJ, DAE, then it is relatively easy to bring your data into an AR/VR application in Unity. If your dataset is tabular, e.g., csv, then you can use the [[https://sites.google.com/view/dxr-vis|DXR toolkit]] to create glyph-based plots. We recommend using Unity's AR or VR project templates as starting points for development since they are typically pre-configured to work with most hardware via OpenXR. This [[highlights:2023:shushahvr|Coral Reef Restoration Planning and Visualization]] application is an example of a Unity-based VR application developed by KVL with KAUST collaborators.
 ==== GetReal3D for Unity ==== ==== GetReal3D for Unity ====
  
-GetReal3D can be used to bring a Unity application into our immersive displays: [[facility_user_guides#Zone 5|Zone 5]] and [[facility_user_guides#CUBES|CUBES]]. This can be done by using the GetReal3D for Unity plugin which can be [[help@vis.kaust.edu.sa|requested from KVL]]. Install it into your Unity project using the following steps:+[[https://www.mechdyne.com/software-services/getreal3d-for-unity/|GetReal3D]] can be used to bring a Unity application into our immersive displays: [[facility_user_guides#Zone 5|Zone 5]] and [[facility_user_guides#CUBES|CUBES]]. This can be done by using the GetReal3D for Unity plugin which can be [[help@vis.kaust.edu.sa|requested from KVL]]. Install it into your Unity project using the following steps:
   - Select "Assets" -> "Import Package" -> "Custom Package" from the main menu.   - Select "Assets" -> "Import Package" -> "Custom Package" from the main menu.
   - Navigate to and select the GetReal3D Unity package file.   - Navigate to and select the GetReal3D Unity package file.
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 Follow the instructions on how to enable and run GetReal3D from the developer guide in "Assets/getReal3D/Doc/DeveloperGuide.html".  Follow the instructions on how to enable and run GetReal3D from the developer guide in "Assets/getReal3D/Doc/DeveloperGuide.html". 
  
-==== SimLab ====+Note that if you are converting an OpenXR-based VR application into GetReal3D-based VR you have to: 
 +  - Enable old input system in Player Settings --> Active input system --> Input System (old). 
 +  - Disable OpenXR in Player Settings --> XR Management --> Uncheck OpenXR option. 
 +  - Replace the XR Origin (with camera and hands) with GetReal3D's Generic Player Prefab. 
 +  - Add getReal3D/UI/EventSystem prefab into your scene. 
 + 
 +Below are the compatible Unity versions: 
 + 
 +GetReal3D 4.1: 
 +  * Unity 2018.4.36 
 +  * Unity 2019.4.30 
 +  * Unity 2019.4.31 
 +  * Unity 2020.3.18 
 +  * Unity 2020.3.19 
 +  * Unity 2021.1.20 
 +  * Unity 2021.1.24 
 +  * Unity 2021.3.2f1 
 +  * Unity 2022.1.0f1 
 +GetReal3D 4.3: 
 +  * Unity 2019.4.40f1 
 +  * Unity 2020.3.47f1 
 +  * Unity 2020.3.48f1 
 +  * Unity 2021.3.22f1 
 +  * Unity 2021.3.23f1 
 +  * Unity 2021.3.28f1 
 +  * Unity 2022.2.14f1 
 +  * Unity 2022.3.4f1 
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 +==== SimLab Composer ==== 
 + 
 +[[https://www.simlab-soft.com/3d-products/simlab-composer-main.aspx|SimLab Composer]] can be used to build and share VR applications without the need for programming. SimLab Composer is great for quickly developing VR applications geared towards tours/navigation/exploration of a 3D environment, e.g., 3D architectural models, or inspecting 3D models, e.g., product prototypes, in real-world scale/size. It can also be used to build step-by-step VR training modules. We currently have limited machine-locked licenses for this software. Please [[help@vis.kaust.edu.sa|reach out to us to request access]]. 
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 +{{tag>kvl ar vr unity simlab avizo techviz getreal3d}}
  
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