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Launch & Connect

METHODE 1​

Launch​

Run "3DExtension.exe" 3DSimLogo. A new window should open telling you to connect VB with the 3D Extension 3DSimLogo .

3DSimConnection

On this page you will be able to find the current 3D Extension's version you are using at the top of the screen and also the local websocket port used by 3D Extension 3DSimLogo in the bottom right corner.

tip

The first time launching 3DExtension.exe, you might have a warning. Click on "More Info" then on "Run anyway".

3DSimDefender

Version Warnings

On the first page you can come across to this messages :

  • 3DSimVersion

    Is a link to inform you of new versions and allows you to directly go to a download page.

  • 3DExtensionIncompatibility

    Is a link to inform you that the version you are currently running is not compatible with Virtual Bench and allows you to directly go to a download page.

Connect​

After that, you can follow the instruction indicated on the 3D Extension 3DSimLogo window.
First, go to Virtual Bench and click on the 3DSimLogo logo.
If no scenario is currently open, the 3D Extension will wait for you to open one.

3DSimConnection

After opening a scenario, you will be able to see your Scene 2D in a 3D world.

3DSimWorld

tip

You don't need to close the 3D Extension to change the scenario. But when changing scenario, the 3D Extension might not have time to delete the object from the last scenario, fusing both scenarios in 3D. You just need to close the 3D Extension and launch it again to fix this.

info

If you don't have a 2D scene or if it is empty, the connection will still be established. But the 3D scene will be empty.

If the version you are currently running is not compatible with Virtual Bench, a new menu with a link to or downloads will pop-up and the connection will be cut.

3DExtensionIncompatibility

METHODE 2​

Connection Configuration​

The alternative method to connect and launch 3DExtension involves first specifying the path to the 3DExtension executable, as well as the port used for the connection. Additionally, you can specify the IP address, which defaults to "127.0.0.1".

To do this:

  • Click on Window > Preferences
Window Preferences 3DExtension

Next, you can specify the path to your .exe file, the IP address, and the port you wish to use:

Port Websocket 3DExtension

Then, go to Scenario > click on the cog cog :

Open Edit Scenario

Once the "Edit Scenario Parameters" window appears, go to "Scenario Uses 3DExtension" and select "Yes":

Edit Scenario 3DExtension

Then click on "Save".

Launch & Connect​

Now, you just need to connect your Launcher, exit edit mode, and 3DExtension should open, as shown below.

Laucnh 3DExtension