ARFX Pro Plugin Installation Requirements

Section 2. ARFX Pro Plugin Installation Requirements

A basic understanding of Unreal Engine is required to navigate and use the ARFX Pro Plugin. However, there is no need for coding or Blueprint knowledge. The virtual production setup has been streamlined with easy-to-use User Interfaces and Options Menus. This guide provides step-by-step guidance with detailed images to walk you through the setup. At ARwall, we prioritize making our tools accessible and straightforward to use!

Section 2.1 Hardware Requirements

If ARwall did not provide a pre-configured computer, you will need the following hardware to set up the ARFX Pro Plugin:

Minimum Hardware (1080P to 1440P)

• CPU: AMD 5700X | Intel Core i5-12400F

• GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Super

• RAM: 16GB DDR4

• Storage: Projects running on an SSD

Recommended (4K and Beyond Resolution)

• CPU: AMD 7800X3D | Intel Core i9 14900KS

• GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090

• RAM: 32GB DDR5

• Storage: Both OS and projects running on M.2 SSDs

Tracking Hardware

• HTC Vive 2.0/3.0

• Base Stations: 2 HTC Vive 2.0/3.0 (recommended 3-4 base stations for larger play areas, up to 10 base stations supported)

• Trackers: 1-2 HTC Vive 2.0/3.0 trackers, with USB 3.0 extension cables that connect from the machine to the center of the screen (for calibration) and the camera play area

• Screen: Any screen (computer monitor, projector, TV, or LED wall), 32 inches or larger, connected to your machine

Recommended Wires (USB, Display, and More)

This FAQ section includes recommendations on the cable limits, USB Ports, and other general recommendations that we think may be useful. You can find these details here.

Section 2.2 Software Requirements

Unreal Engine Installation

• Install Unreal Engine 5.3 or 5.4. You can find the Unreal Engine Installation Instructions here
  Create a free account if you don’t have one.

Steam and SteamVR Installation

• Install Steam. Please refer to the Steam Installation Guide here
  Create a free Steam account for your team if needed.

• Install SteamVR:
  Search for SteamVR within Steam or use this link.
  SteamVR will help you identify and troubleshoot connected Vive Pro devices.

Please refer to Section 3.5 SteamVR Software Set Up below for more instructions on Steam, SteamVR, and USBDeview setup instructions.

USBDeview Installation

• USBDeview is often installed with SteamVR at C:\Program Files (x86)\SteamVR\tools\USBDeview\win32\USBDeview.exe.
  If not, download and install it separately from here.
  USBDeview helps you find the HTC Vive serial numbers.

7-Zip Installation

• Install 7-Zip:
  Download and install from here.

.NET Runtime Installation

1. If running ARFX Pro Plugin versions UE 5.3, UE 5.4, or later, please install .NET 8 Desktop Runtime

   Find and Download.NET8 Runtime Desktop here. Alternatively, you can also use this direct Link (this link can change due to updates)

2. If running ARFX Pro Plugin versions prior to UE 5.1 version 62 or UE 5.2 version 66, please install .NET6 Runtime:

   You can find and Download.NET6 Runtime here.

Select Run Desktop apps and install the x64 version.