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How do I use Hololight Stream Runtime with Autodesk VRED?

Set up and use Hololight Stream Runtime with Autodesk VRED, including streaming, hand tracking, and troubleshooting

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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.

Access the Utility in your Autodesk VRED project

  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.
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  4. Then select Hololight Utility to open it.

The Hololight Stream Runtime utility for Autodesk VRED offers the same functionality as the Hololight Stream Runtime desktop utility. For details about the General, Advanced, and License tabs, see How to configure the Hololight Stream Runtime utility on our support page.

Start the session and connect

  1. Select your XR device in the Hololight Stream Runtime utility for Autodesk VRED.
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  2. Select Hololight in the top right of the utility to start the session.
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  3. Open Hololight Stream Client on your supported XR device.
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  4. Enter the IP adress shown in the Hololight Stream Runtime utility.
  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.
  3. To activate hand tracking:
    • Select the checkbox for Use Tracked Hands in XR.
    • Select the checkbox for Show Tracked Hand in MR.
    • Set Translation Offset to: X = 5.00, Y = -15.00, Z = 0.00
To enable teleport in passthrough mode:
    • If you’re currently in an XR session, stop it.
    • Set Availability to VR and MR.
    • Select Apply, then select Save.
    • 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.

Hand tracking controls:

  • Activate teleport by tapping the back of your hand.
  • Aim with the same hand you tapped to point toward your desired location.
  • Teleport by selecting with your other hand.
  • Open or close the menu by tapping your palm.

Troubleshooting connection issues

If your XR device can’t connect, first make sure it and your PC are on the same network. Then check that your firewall isn’t blocking Hololight Stream Runtime. For more tips, read our Software, System, and Network requirements and our detailed troubleshooting guide.