Installing ARFX Scenepacks

Section 4. Installing ARFX Scenepacks

In this section, we will guide you through the installation steps. By now, you should have successfully set up all the necessary installation requirements as described under the section Installation Requirements.

With these essential configurations in place, you’re ready to move forward with the ARFX Scenepack setup, ensuring smooth and efficient virtual production.

After successfully completing the checkout process, you will receive an email confirming your order. To begin the installation process, follow these steps:

Section 4.1 View Your Order

In the confirmation email, click the View Your Order button. This will redirect you to the order summary page where all your purchased Scenepacks are listed.

Section 4.2 Download the Scene Files

On your order page, locate the scene you wish to install. Next to the scene name (e.g., “CitySample_2024-08-14.7z”), click the corresponding download button. This will automatically trigger the download of the installation files for that specific scene.

Section 4.3 Extract ARFX Scenepack Files

Unzip the ARFX Scenepack files you received using 7-Zip by right-clicking the file and selecting 7-Zip > Extract Files....

Note

If your machine does not have 7-Zip, please download and install it from here: https://www.7-zip.org/

4. Choose the location where you want to extract to, then Click "OK"

   

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Please allow some time for the file to completely extract, as some of the scenes can be large.

5. Once the extraction is complete please navigate to the location of extraction chosen in step 4 and open the extracted folder.

6. Locate the “Name of the Scenepack.exe“ file, for example, the AbandonedMall.exe file as highlighted in the image below.

7. Double-click to run this scene.

8. This should open the window below where you should enter your activation code.

9. You can find your activation code on your order page, you can access this page using the link sent to your email once you have completed the checkout process.

10. Copy this activation code as highlighted in the image above, paste it on the page below, and click the OK button.

11. You should see a browser window with a login/signup window. Login or Signup using email and password, alternatively you can also use your social account pages to sign in.

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If the ARFX Screen opens above the browser window and you can’t see the browser window, please use ALT-TAB on the keyboard to select the browser window to display on top.  

If this is your first time using an ARwall product, please create a new account by clicking Sign up now. If you have an existing Microsoft account, please use the Microsoft Account button to log in.  

After your first successful login, be sure to use the same email login and password for all future logins.

There is a 120 second time limit to login. If it takes longer than 120 seconds to create your account for the first time, finish creating your account, then close out the scene and launch the EXE file again to login.

Once you have successfully logged in, you will be redirected to the ARFX Scenepacks page, where you can choose your tracking method. As shown in the image, you have two primary options for tracking:

1. SteamVR: This option uses SteamVR to provide the most accurate tracking for compatible pucks or controllers via USB or Bluetooth connections. SteamVR is ideal for those using Vive Trackers connected via USB or Bluetooth dongles. Refer to this section for more details on how you can connect your base station and Vive tracker equipment.

2. Free-D: The Free-D option uses the Free-D protocol to allow trackers like HTC Vive Mars, Mo-Sys, stYpe, Ncam, or even Android/iOS devices to act as hero and calibration trackers over a LAN connection.

Section 4.4 Calibration and Camera Control

Once you have selected your tracking method, you will be redirected to the ARwall ARFX scene. You need to calibrate the scene to ensure that the proportions and parallax are aligned correctly with the tracked physical camera.

To begin calibration:

• Press the TAB key on your keyboard or the X button on your Xbox controller to open the calibration screen.

• Place the calibration tracker on the crosshairs, as shown in the image, to adjust the scene proportions.

• Once aligned, press C on your keyboard to calibrate.

For more detailed instructions on calibration and camera control, please refer to the Calibration and Camera Control section.

Section 4.5 Accessing Options Menu

You can access the Options Menu by pressing the ESC or Backslash (\) keys, where you can further refine the scene settings. In the Options Menu, you have access to a variety of settings that allow you to customize and control your virtual production environment.

Refer to the Options Menu section for more details on how to tweak different settings, such as camera tracking, movement speed, rotation speed, focal distance, and graphics.