Hololight Stream Runtime plugin for Autodesk VRED

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Use the Hololight Stream Runtime utility with Autodesk VRED

During the installation of Hololight Stream Runtime, you’ll be prompted to install the Hololight Stream Runtime utility for Autodesk VRED.
When prompted, select the Autodesk VRED version(s) you want to enable. You will find more information in the Hololight Stream Runtime guide.

Download and set up Autodesk VRED.

For more information on Autodesk VRED as well as installing and using the software, check out Autodesk VRED: Stunning visuals for digital prototyping

Use the Hololight Stream Runtime plugin for Autodesk VRED

  1. Open your Autodesk VRED project.

  2. Go to Scripts > Hololight Utility.

  3. Select the Pin icon to dock the utility to the bottom toolbar.

  4. Select Hololight Utility.

The Hololight Stream Runtime utility for Autodesk VRED has the same functionality as the Hololight Stream Runtime desktop utility.

Start the session and connect

  1. Select your XR device in the Hololight Stream Runtime utility for Autodesk VRED.
    Screenshot of Autodesk VRED

  2. Select Hololight in the top right of the utility to start the session.
    Screenshot of Autodesk VRED

  3. Open Hololight Stream Client on your supported XR device.
    Screenshot of Autodesk VRED

  4. Enter the IP address shown in the Hololight Stream Runtime utility.
    Screenshot of Hololight Stream Client

  5. Select Connect.

Hand tracking, passthrough and teleport in Autodesk VRED

  1. In Autodesk VRED, go to Edit > Preferences in the top-left corner.

  2. In the left sidebar, scroll down to Extended Reality > Interaction.

Activate hand tracking

  1. Select the checkbox for Use Tracked Hands in XR.

  2. Select the checkbox for Show Tracked Hand in MR (Disable when using Vulkan)

  3. Set Translation Offset to:
    X = 5.00, Y = -15.00, Z = 0.00

Enable teleport in passthrough mode:

  1. If you’re currently in an XR session, stop it.

  2. Set Availability to VR and MR.

  3. Select Apply, then select Save.

  4. Restart the XR session and connect again.

Interaction modes in Autodesk VRED

Interactions in Autodesk VRED depend on your XR device and whether you’re using controllers or hand tracking. Controller input provides the same functionality as hand tracking.

For more information on interactions in Autodesk VRED, check out Interaction Preferences.

Open Menu

Tap your palm to open and close the menu

Teleport

  1. Tap the back of your hand to activate teleporting.

  2. Aim at the spot you want to teleport to with the other hand.

  3. Teleport then by selecting with the other hand.