How do I use Hololight Stream Runtime with Adobe Substance 3D Modeler?
Stream Adobe Substance 3D Modeler to your XR device with Hololight Stream Runtime
Adobe Substance 3D Modeler is a part of Adobe’s 3D suite and enables users to create and sculpt 3D models in XR. With Hololight Stream Runtime, you can stream your experience to the XR device of your choice. This guide explains how to set everything up.
Download and install Hololight Stream Runtime
To enable streaming, download and install Hololight Stream Runtime on your workstation. For detailed steps, see the Hololight Stream Runtime getting started guide.
- Open the Hololight Stream Runtime utility.

- Select your XR device in the dropdown menu.
- Choose Passthrough or VR mode.
Make sure you have a valid license and that it is activated in the Licensing tab in the left sidebar. For more information, see the Licensing guide.
Set up Adobe Substance 3D Modeler
- Start Creative Cloud on your workstation.
- Open Adobe Substance 3D Modeler.

- Adobe Substance 3D Modeler automatically starts in VR.
- Select Pause VR compatibility in the top-right corner.
- Go to Edit > Preferences > Spatial.
- Enable Mixed reality passthrough.

- To prevent automatic VR startup, you can select Disable VR.
- Close the Preferences window.
- Select Resume VR compatibility in the top-right corner.
Connect with your XR device
- Start Hololight Stream Client on your preferred XR device.
- Ensure your workstation and XR device are on the same network.
- Enter the IP address shown in the Hololight Stream Runtime utility, and then select Connect.

For more information on using Adobe Substance 3D Modeler, see Adobe’s official documentation.