Search TipsInstallation on Windows
CaraVR is distributed as a software download from our website. To install CaraVR on a computer running Windows, follow these instructions:
| 1. | Download the following file from our website at www.foundry.com/products/cara-vr |
caravr-2.1v5-win-x86-64-installer.exe
| 2. | Double-click on the .exe file to launch the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install CaraVR. |
| 3. | Proceed to Licensing. |
Installing CaraVR from the Command Line
To install CaraVR from the command line, do the following:
| 1. | Download the correct file from our website at www.foundry.com/products/cara-vr |
caravr-<version>-win-x86-64-installer.exe
| 2. | To open a command prompt window, click Start, type cmd, and then click Command Prompt. |
| 3. | Use the cd (change directory) command to move to the directory where you saved the installation file. For example, if you saved the installation file in C:\Temp, use the following command and press Return: |
cd \Temp
| 4. | To install CaraVR, do one of the following: |
• To install CaraVR and display the installation dialog, type the name of the install file without the file extension and press Return:
caravr-<version>-win-x86-64-installer
• To install CaraVR silently so that the installer does not prompt you for anything but displays a progress bar, enter /S /ACCEPT-FOUNDRY-EULA after the installation command:
caravr-<version>-win-x86-64-installer /S /ACCEPT-FOUNDRY-EULA
Note: If you omit /ACCEPT-FOUNDRY-EULA the installer displays an error message. By using the /ACCEPT-FOUNDRY-EULA install option, you agree to the terms of the End User Licensing Agreement. To see this agreement, please refer to Foundry's End User License Agreement or run the installer in standard, non-silent mode.
Tip: You can display a list of install options using the /HELP command:
caravr-<version>-win-x86-64-installer /HELP
By default, CaraVR is installed to:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nuke\<version>\plugins\CaraVR\<version>
• To install CaraVR to a specified directory during silent installations, use the /D install option:
caravr-<version>-win-x86-64-installer /S /ACCEPT-FOUNDRY-EULA /D=E:\CaraVR\
Note: If you install CaraVR in a non-standard location, don't forget to add the directory to the NUKE_PATH environment variable so that Nuke can locate the plug-ins. See Defining the Nuke Plug-in Path for more information.
| 5. | Proceed to Licensing. |
Installing Oculus Rift
Windows support for Oculus Rift DK2 and CV1 requires you to install SDK version 1.3. The SDK is installed as part of the Oculus Setup procedure. Refer to the accompanying documentation supplied by Oculus.
See Reviewing Your Work for more information on using headsets.
For the full Rift experience, Oculus recommend the following system:
• NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD 290 equivalent or greater
• Intel i5-6400 equivalent or greater
• 8 GB+ RAM
• Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output
• sensor and 1x USB 2.0 port
• Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or newer, plus the DirectX platform update
The latest Oculus drivers come with the Oculus Setup utility, available here: https://www3.oculus.com/en-us/setup/
Installing HTC Vive/Vive Pro
Windows support for the HTC Vive and Vive Pro requires that you install Steam and SteamVR as well as some additional hardware. Refer to the following setup procedure for more information http://www.vive.com/us/setup/
See Reviewing Your Work for more information on using headsets.
For the full Vive experience, Steam recommend the following:
• NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater
• Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater
• 4 GB RAM
• Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10