topic Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones in BIMx

BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

Laszlo Nagy — Tue, 09 May 2023 12:36:20 GMT

Today a new update was released for BIMx.
The biggest enhancement is support for Google Cardboard VR on smartphones (not on tablets at this point).
You can simply update your BIMx on your smartphone to get the latest functionality.

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

Stig Bengtsson — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 13:15:19 GMT

Is there a file size limit for Cardboard VR?

I added GI to a BIMx model and the file doubled in size but I can still open it on my phone. I just don't get the three dots where I can choose Cardboard.

Stig

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

SenecaDesignLLC — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:09:03 GMT

The default model works great, but when I try to run a model thats 120 mbytes or 158 then cardboard view just freezes. eventually it loads but still doesnt perform like the default model.

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

Hans Roest — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:23:55 GMT

Same here.

Default model works fine, this is exactly what we have been waiting for!

Whenever I upload a BIMx hypermodel of my own and enter the VR mode the dual viewports just freeze up. It works for one second, and then freezes. I have tried serveral methods to get my own models to work:
- Large models with / without GI;
- Small (even just a single slab) with / without GI;
- Create BIMx from AC20 and uploaded tot BIMx online portal;
- Create BIMx from AC19;

Nothing seems to matter, nothing works like the demo model.

When I tap very fast for serveral times the viewports start to work again (after some waiting).
However, after I single tap (to bring up the menu), the viewports freeze up again. Single tapping closes the menu and starts the walking again. This leaves me with:
- VR mode works, but after a long wait in the beginning and after A LOT of fast taps on the screen to get it to work;
- Basicly only walking mode, when I single tap to bring up the menu / look around, the views freeze.

This feature is super-exiting, hope to get it working better soon!
Sucks because it seems to be model-related (demo model works). Any help here?

Specs:
- ArchiCAD 20, build 4009 (NED FULL);
- Android 6.0.1;
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge + Gear VR (in Cardboard mode);

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

Hans Roest — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:06:54 GMT

Hans wrote:
Blablabla (my earlier post)

BIMx Hypermodel from ArchiCAD19 works like a charme (normal models don't). Models from AC20 keeps having the same problem.
This feature rocks!!

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

DGSketcher — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 14:24:11 GMT

Have you installed the latest version, I thought we were on AC20 build 4012 but I dont have access to check today.

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

Hans Roest — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 14:33:49 GMT

DGSketcher wrote:
Have you installed the latest version, I thought we were on AC20 build 4012 but I dont have access to check today.

Build 4009 is the latest for Windows, 4012 is Mac only?

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

DGSketcher — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 17:35:28 GMT

You are correct. I thought the build numbers for win & Mac were synced.

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

Stig Bengtsson — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:42:49 GMT

Yes, now I realize the model has to be published as a Hyper model. Just saving as BIMx from the 3D-window doesn't work with Cardboard.

Stig

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

SenecaDesignLLC — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:14:11 GMT

it seems to be hit and miss with my models. maybe its based on a polygon count. i have a project that when i just publish the 3d model its ends up and 38 mbytes, it is a large very detailed house with furniture and all. it does not load in cardboard mode.

i have another model that is a lot less complex, and with the 2d docs ends up being 39 mbytes. it opens and runs every time perfectly.

edit: I can confirm that file size and polygon count play no role in my models working in cardboard mode. as well as whether or not GI is involved.

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

SenecaDesignLLC — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 23:43:41 GMT

My very large file now works once i copied and pasted it into a new template file. no lag tons of polygons, archicad is life!!!

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:52:27 GMT

Hans wrote:
Default model works fine, this is exactly what we have been waiting for!
Whenever I upload a BIMx hypermodel of my own and enter the VR mode the dual viewports just freeze up. It works for one second, and then freezes.
...
Sucks because it seems to be model-related (demo model works). Any help here?

Hi Hans,

Thank you for notifying about this issue, we were finally able to reproduce this strange freeze effect on certain Android devices and immediately jumped into the investigation to find its root cause and to debug.
Sorry for the inconvenience, we are working on it!

Regards,
Gyuri & the BIMx Team

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

rob2218 — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:12:53 GMT

So...can anyone list a "step-by-step" on how exactly to get a BIMx model format into that Google Cardboard app?

I've looked at the video on the app but nowhere does it show "HOW" to bring the BIMx model into that Google Cardboard app?

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

rob2218 — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:20:43 GMT

nevermind...I'm a moron.
thanks GS. Cant' wait to get my BIMx Google Cardboard viewer to test out my bimx model.

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

Anonymous — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:32:05 GMT

Where can the BIMx Google Cardboard viewer be ordered / purchased? I am interested in the one shown in the video which has the BIMx logo on it.

Thanks - Greg

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

rob2218 — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:33:45 GMT

I ordered one somewhere off the Google Cardboard video but it would be nice to have that one that shows the "BIMx" all over the front of it.

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

SenecaDesignLLC — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 11:47:29 GMT

I went and bought like 15 headsets with Bluetooth controllers and then slapped my logo on the front 

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

Wokka — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 06:46:21 GMT

Gyuri wrote:
Hans wrote:

Default model works fine, this is exactly what we have been waiting for!
Whenever I upload a BIMx hypermodel of my own and enter the VR mode the dual viewports just freeze up. It works for one second, and then freezes.
...
Sucks because it seems to be model-related (demo model works). Any help here?

Hi Hans,

Thank you for notifying about this issue, we were finally able to reproduce this strange freeze effect on certain Android devices and immediately jumped into the investigation to find its root cause and to debug.
Sorry for the inconvenience, we are working on it!

Regards,
Gyuri & the BIMx Team

Same but different. Samsung Note 5 Opens fine as normal Bimx, freezes on opening cardboard VR for R18 models. R20 are the same as above, freeze with dual view on opening. Disappointing.. Likewise demo model works well.

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

SenecaDesignLLC — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:45:07 GMT

Wokka wrote:
Gyuri wrote:
Hans wrote:

Default model works fine, this is exactly what we have been waiting for!
Whenever I upload a BIMx hypermodel of my own and enter the VR mode the dual viewports just freeze up. It works for one second, and then freezes.
...
Sucks because it seems to be model-related (demo model works). Any help here?

Hi Hans,

Thank you for notifying about this issue, we were finally able to reproduce this strange freeze effect on certain Android devices and immediately jumped into the investigation to find its root cause and to debug.
Sorry for the inconvenience, we are working on it!

Regards,
Gyuri & the BIMx Team

Same but different. Samsung Note 5 Opens fine as normal Bimx, freezes on opening cardboard VR for R18 models. R20 are the same as above, freeze with dual view on opening. Disappointing.. Likewise demo model works well.

until they fix the bug, what has worked for me is this: I make a new file just for the 3d model for cardboard. i copy and past the 3d model into the new file and then create the bimx. thus far every model has worked flawlessly once this is done. i have only tested using v20

Re: BIMx supports Google Cardboard VR on smartphones

Dennis Lee — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:06:15 GMT

The google cardboard works fine for me on my phone, but after I got the new Daydream VR from google and connected my phone to it, it doesn't work anymore. Is there a way for the BimX to work in the Daydream VR headset with its remote?