How do I use Hololight Stream Runtime with ParaView?
Set up and use Hololight Stream Runtime with ParaView, including streaming and troubleshooting
After installing Hololight Stream Runtime, you can start your XR experience in ParaView. You need to activate the XR Interface in ParaView to access streaming capabilities.
Paraview setup
- Open your ParaView Project
- Go to Tools > Manage Plugins.
- Locate and expand XR Interface.
- Select Auto Load to enable it automatically in future sessions.
- Select XR Interface again, then choose Load Selected to activate it.
- In the XR Interface window, set Desired XR Runtime to OpenXR.
Start session and connect
In order to enable streaming, you need to install Hololight Stream Runtime on your workstation. Find more information in our Hololight Stream Runtime getting started guide.
- Open the Hololight Stream Runtime utility.
- Select your XR device in the dropdown menu.
- Choose between Passthrough or VR mode.
- Select Send to XR.
- Open Hololight Stream Client on your supported XR device.
- Enter the IP adress shown in the Hololight Stream Runtime utility and select Connect.
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.