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VRcollab LITE Release Notes

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Autodesk®️ Revit®️ Adapted Controls

VRcollab softwares use both a combination of mouse and keyboard for smooth and quick navigation, even around large BIM Models.

VRcollab Default Navigation Controls

VRcollab softwares use both a combination of mouse and keyboard for smooth and quick navigation, even around large BIM Models.

Keyboard and Hotkey Layout

VRcollab utilises multiple hotkeys for its various features allowing for ease of communication and coordination in a smooth and effective manner.

Setting up an Internet Coordination Meeting

VRcollab allows you and your team to coordinate from any location – locally or via the internet. Before launching your model in VRcollab, you can choose to toggle between a local meeting or an internet meeting.

Setting up a Local Coordination Meeting

VRcollab allows you and your team to coordinate from any location – locally or via the internet. Before launching your model in VRcollab, you can choose to toggle between a local meeting or an internet meeting.

Map Functionalities

VRcollab's mini-map placed at the top left corner of the user interface aid users in orientating themselves within their BIM models, with functional elements such as comment legend, instant movement and level overview.

Install SteamVR in An Enterprise or Government Use Environment

We will guide you on how to obtain the necessary licenses and files to use SteamVR software and/or Valve Index hardware in an enterprise or government use environment, i.e. use SteamVR without Steam, Steam accounts, and Internet access.

Required Computer Specifications

VRcollab as a software is GPU intensive, regardless of whether Virtual Reality is used or not, this allows for the user to navigate and present large BIM models in the smoothest manner.

HTC Vive COSMOS

VRcollab is compatible with the HTC Vive Cosmos. Certain third party VR drivers and softwares will need to be installed before use with VRcollab.

HTC Vive CE and HTC Vive PRO

VRcollab is compatible with the HTC Vive and its upgraded model, HTC VIVE Pro. Certain VR drivers and softwares will need to be installed before use with VRcollab.

Oculus Rift and Rift S

VRcollab is compatible with the Oculus Rift and Oculus Rift S. Certain VR drivers and softwares will need to be installed before use with VRcollab.

Activate VR Speech to Text Function

How to set up the speech to text function for comments while using VR headset.

Using VR Controllers

VRcollab is compatible to HTC VIVE Series, HTC Cosmos, Oculus Rift Series and the Windows Mixed Reality (MR) Series. The hardware for controllers may be different in form but the general principles of VR control stay the same in VRcollab.

VRcollab Project (.vrcollab) Format

VRcollab allows for the conversion of BIM and 3D Formats (Autodesk®️ Revit®️, Autodesk®️ Navisworks®️, ArchiCAD, Rhino3D, Sketchup, OBJ, FBX, etc.) automatically into our own proprietary VRcollab format (.vrcollab). This can be utilised to enhance your coordination workflow.

Standalone.exe

VRcollab standalones act as an interactive document or takeaway post coordination, for non-users of VRcollab to be able to explore, interrogate and view model issues created by the VRcollab user without the need for the BIM software or model.

Landscape Options

View BIM models on 4 different landscapes - City Park, Green Field, Desert Steppe, Sky. Allowing for a visually impressive and contextual presentation fo your BIM projects.

X-Ray Render Mode

VRcollab's X-Ray Render mode allows for the highlighting of MEP systems in the BIM model while allowing for a contextual ghosted view of other trades.