PTC Creo Parametric in Virtual Reality for HMDs, SteamVR, OpenXR, Powerwall and CAVE

This quick guide shows the necessary configuration steps to bridge PTC Creo Parametric into Virtual Reality for SteamVR and OpenXR compatible Head Mounted Displays (HMD) like Oculus Rift, Meta Quest 1, 2 and 3, HTC Vive (Pro), HTC Focus, HP Reverb, Varjo, Pico, and Windows Mixed Reality. The guide also applies for bridging PTC Creo Parametric for Powerwalls, 3D stereo projectors, CAVEs and DOME.

Start the moreViz Launcher

  • Notice the moreViz-Tray icon (next to system time) and right-click it, select “moreViz Application Enabler”
  • Click “Locate known Apps”. The more3D application enabler will search the standard program files folders for known PTC Creo Parametric installations and add them to the list.
  • If your PTC Creo Parametric is installed to a non standard directory, please click “Add”, locate the “Xtop.exe” file. It is usually located in “X:\Program Files\PTC\Creo 8.0.2.0\Common Files\x86e_win64\obj”
  • Place the checkmark in the “enabled” column for PTC Creo Parametric.
  • Close the Application Enabler.
  • The moreViz VR bridging function is now available for the PTC Creo Parametric installation. Start the moreViz Client(s) and then start PTC Creo Parametric.
  • Load a 3D model in PTC Creo Parametric and enable the perspective view mode.

Quick Tipps:

  • For best loading / animation performance set the “Connection Type” to “Shared Memory” in the moreViz Launcher’s Connection Settings (only available for single-client setups, e.g. HMD or ASD on the local computer).

  • For best visual impression, set “AntiAliasing” to 4x (or higher) in the moreViz Launcher’s Client Settings

  • Quadro / Laptop Users: Make sure to have followed the GPU Config Guide.

The moreViz Software bridges over 40 applications to any SteamVR/OpenXR compatible Head Mounted Display, Glasses-free 3D Displays, 3D Projector, Powerwall, CAVE and DOME.  No Import/Export hassle, but a 1:1 VR plugin!
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