Accel VR
Accel VR is a virtual reality software solution designed for the visualization of 1:1 scale a DAM. DAMs can be displayed on multi-screen immersive systems such as CAVE, PowerWall or virtual reality headsets and can be manipulated using configurations, animations, scenography, and real-time presentation elements that have previously been created in Patchwork 3D.
Accel VR Enterprise offers all the viewing and configuration features described in the paragraph above.
The software uses a system of plugins:
CADTools: It allows you to import a 3D model of third-party CAD software to interact in virtual reality to add curves, deform surfaces, rotate, and move them. The changes can then be exported to the third-party CAD software that created the 3D model. This plugin supports certain types of CAD files from 3rd party software (Maya, Rhino, Catia, Alias) thanks to the CADLayout format. CAD Tools adds editing features to Accel VR.
CAVE: supports DAM display and immersive interaction in a CAVE.
HMD: supports DAM display and immersive interaction in a virtual reality headset.
zSpace: supports DAM display and 3D interaction on a zSpace.
Projection Mapping: support for the projection of a DAM on a neutral scaled model (“projection mapping”).
Features | Enterprise | Feature explanation |
|---|---|---|
Licensing | ||
Pricing | ≥2022: Annual subscription <2022: Annual subscription or Permanent license | |
License | ≥ 2022: Seat <2022: Permanent, dongle, nodelock, token | |
License term | Annual | |
Offline use | ✔ | Enterprise edition: nodelock, USB key, token, borrowing from a license server for several days. |
Permitted use | Commercial | Non-commercial use includes: evaluation, students, education, hobbyists and enthusiasts. |
Free Student License | ✔ | For the Enterprise edition with a Lumi'School contract. |
Lumi'School license | ✔ | For teachers, staff and students. |
Importing | ||
KDR format from Patchwork 3D | Enterprise .kdr | Patchwork 3D Enterprise can convert Community/Premium .p3d files for 6 months with an upgrade purchase. |
Devices | ||
Headset compatibility | ✔ | |
HMD only display | ✔ | |
Companion monitor | ✔ | Live what the user sees on a standard 2D monitor. |
CAVE and PowerWall compatibility | ✔ | In addition to VR headsets, different displays such as a mono/stereo PowerWall and/or a CAVE can be used with this license option. |
Features | ||
Configuration | ✔ | |
Timelines | ✔ | |
Flashlight | ✔ | |
Points of interest | ✔ | |
Customizable user interface | ✔ | |
Measuring tools | ✔ | |
Clipping planes | ✔ | |
Collaboration | ✔ | Live sync changes to the 3D model you're working on and interact with multiple VR headsets. A license is required for each headset with a synchronization option. |
Products layout | ✔ | Layout several 3D models or multiple times the same model to compose your scene. |
API plug-in | ✔ | Develop your own plugins to extend the immersive experience. |
Latest innovations | ✔ | The latest innovations are developed for the Enterprise edition first. |
CAD Tools | ||
CAD Tools plugin | option | Plugin and features allowing to import of a model from third-party CAD software, to interact in VR by deforming it, rotating it, moving it, and adding curves to it. Modifications can be exported back in the third-party CAD software. |
Collisions, Mannequin | option | The collider is used to display the intersections between products when it collides with surfaces. The mannequin allows you to simulate and see the movements of your body in a 3D environment. |
Optimization | ||
Culler plugin | option | Accelerate your system for data-intensive 3D scenes. This option requires an additional computer. |
Accel VR also offers the possibility of directly importing a DAM by logging in from your Lumis 3D account.
Note
Plugin functions are available via user license options.