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Getting started with Navisworks to VR

Beta: Step-by-step guide to view your Navisworks models in Meta Quest using SENTIO VR

Introduction

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for exporting your Autodesk Navisworks models and viewing them in Meta Quest using Sentio VR. By following this workflow, you can easily present and review your Navisworks models in an immersive VR environment without requiring a tethered PC.

Step 1: Sign Up and Install the Sentio VR Plugin

  1. Ensure you have signed up on Sentio VR.
  2. Download and install the Sentio VR Navisworks plugin from the Autodesk App Store.
  3. Open Navisworks and log in to the plugin using your Sentio VR credentials.

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Download plugin

https://apps.autodesk.com/NAVIS/es/Detail/Index?id=5891350061275986901&appLang=en&os=Win64

Step 2: Upload the Model from Navisworks

  1. Open your model in Autodesk Navisworks.
  2. Ensure your model is fully loaded and optimized for performance.
  3. In the Sentio VR plugin, click on Upload Model.
  4. Wait for the upload to complete or check your email for confirmation once processing is done.

Step 3: Access the Model on Meta Quest

  1. Put on your Meta Quest headset.
  2. Open the Sentio VR app (available on the Meta Quest Store).
  3. Enter the 6-digit code displayed in the Sentio VR platform.
  4. Load your Navisworks model and start exploring.

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Download Meta Quest App

https://www.meta.com/experiences/quest/3823372177726598/

Step 4: Navigate & Interact in VR

  • Experience the model in Dollhouse Mode.
  • Use AR Mode to place the model in your real-world space.
  • Scale and rotate the model as needed.
  • Switch to 1:1 Scale for an immersive experience.
  • Explore using teleport, fly, or walk modes.
  • Utilize measurement tools, annotations, and issue tracking.
  • View BIM data and toggle visibility settings to focus on specific elements.


Step 5: Join or Host Collaborative Meetings

  • Click on the Meeting icon in the Sentio VR app on Meta Quest to host or join a collaborative VR session.
  • Invite team members to review the model together in real-time.
  • Download the Sentio VR PC app to join or host meetings between VR and PC users for seamless collaboration.
  • Use voice chat, annotations, and issue tracking during the meeting to enhance communication.


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Download PC App

https://sentiodownload.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/PC+App/SentioVR.msi


Troubleshooting & Tips

  • If performance issues arise, try optimizing the Navisworks model by reducing polygon count and hidden layers before uploading.

Updated about 1 month ago