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Machines Simulator Virtual Reality

Machines Simulator VR is the virtual reality module for Machines Simulator.

It allows you to run and interact with machine simulations in a VR environment using a compatible headset and controllers.

Machines Simulator VR does not include the editor. To create or modify machines, use Machines Simulator Editor. Once a machine has been created, it can be tested in both Machines Simulator and Machines Simulator VR.

Requirements and compatibility​

Machines Simulator VR is designed to work with SteamVR.

SteamVR download link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/250820/SteamVR/

In general, any headset compatible with SteamVR can be used with Machines Simulator VR. This includes supported devices from platforms such as HTC Vive, Oculus / Meta, Pico, and other SteamVR-compatible systems.

Headsets

Before using Machines Simulator VR, make sure that:

  • your VR headset is installed correctly
  • SteamVR is installed and working
  • your headset vendor software is installed if required
  • the headset and controllers are recognized correctly by SteamVR

If your VR platform requires an additional compatibility layer, install and configure it before launching Machines Simulator VR.

Before you start​

Before launching Machines Simulator VR:

  1. Install and configure your VR headset.
  2. Install SteamVR and confirm that it works correctly.
  3. Install Machines Simulator VR.
  4. Confirm that your license is available.
  5. If the license is not detected correctly, run MachinesSimulatorVR.exe with administrator privileges.

If you installed the software in a custom location, verify that the executable has the required permissions in that installation path.

License configuration​

Machines Simulator VR supports the same licensing model as Machines Simulator.

USB license​

If you are using a USB license:

  • install the software from the provided USB key if required by your package
  • keep the USB key connected while the software is running

Standalone or server license​

If you are using a standalone or server license, the license must first be activated in Machines Simulator.

After that:

  1. Launch MachinesSimulatorVR.exe.
  2. The User Login window appears on the desktop.
VR Login
  1. Enter your registered email address.
  2. Enter the password defined in Machines Simulator, or the password provided by your server administrator.
  3. Click Log in.
  4. After the credentials are validated, click Start Machines Simulator VR.
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The login process is completed on the desktop, not inside the VR environment.

How it works​

Machines Simulator VR operates in a similar way to Machines Simulator.

When a machine is loaded, the application communicates with the Virtual PLC to exchange I/O signals. This allows you to test machine behavior and interact with the simulated environment in real time.

You can interact with machine elements such as parts, sensors, and controls directly from the VR environment.

How it works
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If you touch a sensor such as an inductive, photocell, or proximity sensor with the controller, the sensor is activated. This can be useful for testing faults, signal handling, and unexpected operating conditions.

Movement and controls​

From the main screen, open Settings to choose the movement mode:

  • Teleport
  • Teleport + Free Movement
Move Controllers

When you press the left controller grip button, a tablet appears on the left controller. This tablet provides access to PLC-related options and other in-scene commands.

Menu Controllers

Use the controller pointer to select buttons and interact with menus.

Other Controllers

Starting room​

When Machines Simulator VR starts, you enter the starting room.

Starting Room

From there, you can:

  • review basic controller usage
  • browse the available machines
  • load a machine
  • start a demo mode, if available

Use the pointer from the right controller to select items on the machine selection screen.

Room Settings

To choose a machine:

  1. Use the left and right selection buttons next to the preview image to browse the available machines.
  2. Select Demo Mode to view the expected machine operation.
  3. Select Load Machine to open the machine and connect it to the Virtual PLC.

The starting room may also include simple interactive objects for practicing grip and touch interaction before loading a machine.

Grip Zone

Load custom machines​

Machines created with Machines Simulator Editor can also be used in Machines Simulator VR.

To load a custom machine in VR:

  1. Create or modify the machine in Machines Simulator Editor.
  2. Locate the generated .maq file in the Machines Simulator machine folder.
  3. Copy that file to the corresponding MyMachines folder used by Machines Simulator VR.
  4. Restart Machines Simulator VR if needed and load the machine from the selection screen.

Driver configuration​

Machines Simulator VR can reuse driver configurations from Machines Simulator when external interfaces are required.

To reuse a driver configuration:

  1. Copy the required driver files, such as .ini and .drv, from the Machines Simulator driver folder (ms4bin_Data\Drivers) to the corresponding driver folder in Machines Simulator VR.
  2. Load a machine in Machines Simulator VR.
  3. Open the tablet using the left controller grip button.
  4. Open the PLC options menu.
  5. Select Drv. Config.
  6. Choose the configuration file using the controller.
  7. Select Load Configuration.

Once loaded, the selected driver configuration can be used to interface Machines Simulator VR with the required external setup.

Grip Zone