Why SimLab VR Plugin
Unlimited clients, no license needed with free 2GB of storage, free sharing to Oculus Quest/Pico VR, and free VR collaboration
SimLab VR Plugin for SketchUp is completely free software. You can run all of your models on VR without limitations, access SimLab Cloud, and SimLab VR Collaboration
One-click to run your models or share them directly and distribute them to all of your devices including Oculus Quest
Supported on all platforms and provides special quick sharing techniques for wireless VR headsets such as Oculus Quest and PICO VR Headsets
With the Free VR Collaboration tier, you can invite your client for a quick VR meeting to walk him through your models inside VR and for free
How It Works?
Place your VR Sharing toolbar for quick and easy access to the SimLab VR plugin for SketchUp
Run the model, place your viewers preferred start position and hit the RUN button to view your sketchUp model
One-click on the SHARE button gives you a public link that you can share with your clients
Measurements and notes tools for the client so they can inspect the design and type their notes and drawings on the scene
Invite your client to a virtual tour, walk him and show him all of your design features in a VR Collaborative meeting.
Dig deeper with SimLab VR features such as water, lights, environments, a 3D library, and more
All Features
Quick and simple to use, no extra skills are needed.
Run it on Windows or Mac PC, or any major VR Headset like HTC and Oculus (Quest, go, rift), Pico headsets
Share and view your SketchUp virtual reality and 3d designs and scenes with one click with everyone
Auto-generated bump and normal maps for different materials to give realistic and shiny output
You can map different objects or materials to be replaced automatically upon export and share your skp 3d models
Insert different real-looking lights with many ies light options
View the scene in different modes; Walking, 3D, or even flying mode
Share your scenes directly to stand-alone devices Oculus Quest, Pico VR, and smartphones.
Add more power and capabilities to your VR SketchUp Plugin, You can add more models to your cloud capacity, and add more users.
- What is included with the free plugin?
- What Versions of SketchUp files are supported?
Readable by SketchUp 2023 and older.
- What happens after the free year?
If you want to continue using the plugin you can upgrade SimLab Cloud Storage here is the link
- Share SketchUp model with a client?
The model will be shared into SimLab Cloud and can be accessed by anyone having the public link.
- Can I export my model without defining a startup position?
Yes, you can, the plugin will automatically place a suitable starter position, you can also change the navigation mode from the plugin settings into the mechanical mode so the user can orbit around the model.
- How many models i can upload?
Users can upload up to 3 cloud models for free, and you can delete the three free models and upload as many as you can. In case the user needs to upgrade cloud capabilities here is the link
- How can I share my models with other users?
In the following steps, we are going to learn how to share our designs directly from SketchUp into Oculus Quest device, right from here