SXSW x VAST Tutorial

Steam VR Complete Setup Instruction Guide: https://arvrtips.com/how-to-install-steam-vr/

For Oculus/Meta Quest  1&2:
Make sure to use USB 3.0 cable to connect your Quest with your PC using Oculus Link.
Go to the main menu and click on Oculus Link to activate PC connection.

Wait for Quest Link to activate and enter the system dock.
Make sure the connection indicators on PC are all green.

Oculus/Meta Rift and Rift S:
Please use the default cable of Rift/Rift S to connect to your PC.
Make sure the connection indicators on PC are all green.

HTC Vive:
Please use the default cable of HTC Vive/Vive Pro to connect to your PC.
Make sure Steam VR is activated and indicators are working properly.

If you wish to download a clean client of VAST and plan to download projects/experiences independently, please use the following link:

File Size: 8.7 GB

If you wish to download the VAST client and all the projects/experience together, please use the following link:

File Size: 62.9 GB

Extract all files from VAST client package. Go to the main folder and double click on executable file "SXSW2022.exe". Once you open the login page, use your SXSW account ID and Password to log-in to the platform.

Important Notes:
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6DoF Projects in the official selection require different runtime on computers and may encounter different errors due to hardware and driver differences. We are polishing the process as much as possible，but please understand that errors may still occur due to the complex nature of unstandardized systems.

Projects running on Oculus Runtime:
‍<Liminal Lands>
<Minimum Mass>
<Red Antz VR>
<The Choice>
<Madame Pirate: Becoming a Legend>

‍Projects running on Steam VR Runtime:
‍<Paper Birds>
<Persuasion Machines>
<Gondwana>
<LIPS>

‍When opening Steam VR projects with Oculus HMDs, if you cannot go pass the loading page, please switch to your desktop with your keyboard, and check if you get the "Add-On Blocked" notice from your Steam VR Panel. Click on "Manage Add-ons" and unblock all add-ons listed in the menu, try to activate the experience again. Use "Alt + Tab" on your keyboard to switch between programs and software from your PC.

Basic Control:
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Meta/Oculus Quest 1&2、Rift&Rift S
Please raise your left wrist to see the instructions. Use X button to teleport, Y button to open Menu, Joystick to turn and Trigger to confirm.

HTC Vive/Vive Pro
Use Grab button to teleport, Menu button to open Menu, Touchpad to turn and Trigger to confirm.

Menu Bar:
Please get familiar with your menu bar. You can also access some temporary gadgets we provide for you to play around with other attendees.

Project Download:
Teleport to the front of a poster, for a project that is downloadable, you will see a download panel on the right side. Use Trigger to Click on the Install button and start the download process.

Download Status:
You can determine your download status from the frame color of the posters.
•   No border indicates project has not been downloaded;
•   Green border indicates project has been successfully downloaded;
•   Blue border indicates project is in downloading process;
•   Orange border indicates project is in download queue.