Installing SimLab VR Viewer

This chapter details the procedure for installing the SimLab VR Viewer application on the Windows operating system. SimLab VR Viewer is a free, essential cross-platform application required to run, view, and participate in VR experiences, including collaboration sessions and viewing shared SimLab VR packages (.vrpackage files).

 

1.1 Download and Installation

To download the latest version of the SimLab VR Viewer installer for Windows, follow the link below.

Action:

1. Download the latest version of SimLab VR Viewer for your operating system.

[Download for Windows] 

1. Once the download is complete, locate the installer file (typically named something like SimLab_VR_Viewer_latest.exe) in your designated downloads folder.

2. Double-click the installer file to initiate the installation process.

   • Note: You may be prompted by the Windows User Account Control (UAC) to allow the app to make changes to your device. Click Yes to proceed.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions of the Setup Wizard:

   • Read and accept the License Agreement.

   • Select the Installation Location (the default path is usually recommended).

   • Click Install to begin copying the files.

4. Wait for the installation to complete. A progress bar will indicate the status.

5. Once the installation is finished, click Finish. The option to Launch SimLab VR Viewer may be selected by default; if so, the application will start immediately.

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1.2 System Requirements (Minimum)

Ensure your Windows system meets the following minimum requirements to run the SimLab VR Viewer effectively, especially for VR mode:

Component	Windows Requirement
Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11
Processor	Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior
Memory (RAM)	8 GB or more
Graphics Card	Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card (e.g., NVIDIA GTX 960 2GB)
Free Storage	4 GB