Table of Contents
Installing OPTIS Labs diagram ............................................................................ 4
System Requirements ......................................................................................... 5
OPTIS License Manager System Requirements ................................................... 5
OPTIS Labs System Requirements .................................................................... 6
OPTIS Labs Hardware Requirements ......................................................... 6
OPTIS Labs Software Requirements .......................................................... 8
System Recommendations .................................................................................. 9
OPTIS License Manager System Recommendations ............................................. 9
OPTIS Labs System Recommendations .............................................................. 9
Uninstalling OPTIS Labs .................................................................................... 11
Getting OPTIS Labs from the CD-ROM ............................................................... 12
Getting OPTIS Labs from the Web ..................................................................... 13
Connecting to the Portal ................................................................................ 13
Obtaining OPTIS Labs ................................................................................... 13
Parameterizing the Installation for VISTA and Windows 7 ................................ 14
Installing OPTIS Labs ........................................................................................ 15
Installing the OPTIS license .............................................................................. 16
Configuring a Nodelock License ...................................................................... 16
Obtaining a License .............................................................................. 16
Downloading the license file ................................................................... 16
Launching the OPTIS License Manager .................................................... 16
Importing a License .............................................................................. 16
Configuring a Floating License ........................................................................ 17
Configuring a Floating License from the Server ......................................... 17
Configuring a Floating License from the Client .......................................... 18
Launching OPTIS Labs ....................................................................................... 19
Installing OPTIS Labs from a Command Line .................................................... 20
Warnings and Errors Messages ......................................................................... 21
Warning: Microsoft Visual C++ Redistribuable Package Is Required for the
Installation to Be Complete ........................................................................ 21
Warning: Video Configuration Error, Well Supported Mode Are 24 Bits and 32
Bits ........................................................................................................ 21
Virtual Reality Lab or Real Time Lab does not launch when clicking the command. 21
Wrong Interface Display on SIM2 HDR monitor for Virtual Reality Lab ................. 22
Wrong rendering when using the Virtual Reality Lab ......................................... 22
Index ................................................................................................................ 23
System Requirements Page 5 of 24
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
OPTIS License Manager System Requirements
Before to install OPTIS License Manager, please check that the date of your computer is correct.
You must install same OPTIS License Manager release on Client and Server computers.
Hardware requirements
Pentium IV (or AMD equivalent) and higher based processor or a Virtual Windows computer.
Network adapter
A network adapter is required for the license management.
Software requirements
Operating System
OPERATING SYSTEM OPTIS LICENSE 2011 &
2011 SPX OPTIS LICENSE 2012
& 2012 SPX
Windows XP
32
bits
64
bits
Windows Vista
32
bits
64
bits
Windows 7
32
bits
64
bits
Windows
Server 2003
32
bits (Except for License
Server)
(Except for License
Server)
64
bits (Except for License
Server)
(Except for License
Server)
Windows
Server 2008
32
bits (Except for License
Server)
(Except for License
Server)
64
bits (Except for License
Server)
(Except for License
Server)
User Account Control
WINDOWS VISTA WINDOWS SERVER 2008
WINDOWS 7 WINDOWS SERVER 2008 R2
User Account Control has to be turned off User Account Control has to be set to
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WINDOWS VISTA WINDOWS SERVER 2008
WINDOWS 7 WINDOWS SERVER 2008 R2
during installation process. Never notify during installation process.
Access rights
Full access rights are required in the working folders for the user.
Network communication
Communication between the Client and the Server computers through the 51003 TCP port.
OPTIS Labs System Requirements
OPTIS Labs Hardware Requirements
General Requirements
Intel Pentium IV (or AMD equivalent) and higher based processor.
Memory
The required memory for OPTIS Labs depends on each project. 2 GB are required for basic
applications, up to 32 GB are required for some applications (typically Visual Ergonomics).
Graphic Adapter
Support of OpenGL v2.1 minimum.
Specific requirements see page 6 are needed for 3D Energy Density Lab and Virtual Reality Lab.
Specific Requirements
Specific requirements are needed for 3D Energy Density Lab and Virtual Reality Lab.
Intel Pentium IV (or AMD equivalent) and higher based processor.
Memory
The required memory for OPTIS Labs depends on each project. 2 GB are required for basic
applications, up to 32 GB are required for some applications (typically Visual Ergonomics).
Required memory estimation for Virtual Reality Lab.
Graphic Adapter
3D Energy Density Lab
NVIDIA graphic processor.
Support of Shader Model v4.0 minimum.
Virtual Reality Lab
ATI or NVIDIA graphic processor
Support of OpenCL 1.0 minimum
Support of OpenGL v2.1 minimum.
SDK OpenCL is required for CPU (Intel or AMD) support.
SDK OpenCL is not required for GPU already included in drivers.
Active Stereoscopy can be done only on QUADRO and FIREPRO cards.
GPU
AMD/ATI (HTTP://WWW.AMD.COM)
NVIDIA (HTTP://WWW.NVIDIA.COM)
System Requirements Page 7 of 24
GPU
RADEON FIREPRO GEFORCE QUADRO
GRAPHICS
MINIMUM
No
tested.
FirePro V8800 GeForceGTX 280 Quadro Fx 5600
SUPPORTED
GeForce GTX 285
GeForce GTX 295
GeForce 300 series
GeForce 400 series
GeForce 500 series
Quadro Fx 3800
Quadro Fx 4800
Quadro Fx 5800
Quadro 4000
Quadro 5000
DRIVERS
CERTIFIED 8.872
8.85
275.33
260.99
275.36
270.61
KNOWN PROBLEM
8.773
8.83
8.85.7.1
> 280.13 > 280.13
If you need to downgrade drivers version, please uninstall current drivers version first before installing
certified drivers version .
SIM2 HDR monitor for Virtual Reality Lab
HDR47 (http://www.sim2.com/HDR/hdrdisplay/hdr47e_s_4k) Series monitor.
SIM2 HDR monitor has to be dedicated for rendering and a standard monitor for interface.
You must use the Multiscreen mode to manage both monitors.
Use of the High Dynamic Range DVI signal connector (#11).
F1 key has to be pressed on the remote control to activate the HDRI mode. See your SIM2 HDR
display user manual for more information.
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OPTIS Labs Software Requirements
Operating System
OPTIS LABS 2011
& 2011 SPX OPTIS LABS 2012
OPTIS LABS 2012 SPX
Windows XP
32
bits
64
bits
Windows
VISTA
32
bits
64
bits
Windows 7
32
bits
64
bits
Windows
Server 2008
32
bits
(Except for
distributed
server & spooler)
(Except for
distributed
server & spooler)
(Except for
distributed
server & spooler)
64
bits
(Except for
distributed
server & spooler)
(Except for
distributed
server & spooler)
(Except for
distributed
server & spooler)
User Account Control
WINDOWS VISTA WINDOWS SERVER 2008
WINDOWS 7 WINDOWS SERVER 2008 R2
User Account Control has to be turned off
during installation process.
User Account Control has to be set to
Never notify during installation process.
Additional Software
32-bits Operating System
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 32bits
(http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/d/9/dd9a82d0-52ef-40db-8dab-795376989c03/vcredi
st_x86.exe ) Redistributable Packages has to be installed.
64-bits Operating System
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 32bits
(http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/d/9/dd9a82d0-52ef-40db-8dab-795376989c03/vcredi
st_x86.exe ) and 64bits
(http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/d/6/2d61c766-107b-409d-8fba-c39e61ca08e8/vcredis
t_x64.exe ) Redistributable Packages have to be installed.
ProSource
Installation of ProSource useful when using the RiRayGenerator.
System Recommendations Page 9 of 24
SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS
OPTIS License Manager System Recommendations
Hardware Recommendations
Processor
Bi-Xeon Quad-core Processors.
Software Recommendations
Operating System
Windows Vista x64.
OPTIS Labs System Recommendations
Hardware Recommendations
Processor
Bi-Xeon Quad-core Processors.
Memory
8 GB of RAM for Light Modeling application.
16 GB of RAM for Visual Ergonomic application (up to 32 GB are required for some applications).
16 GB of RAM when using Observer View of Virtual Reality Lab.
1 GB of RAM for Real Time Lab.
Hard Disk
10 GB for one Visual Ergonomic project.
20 GB for one Virtual Reality project in Immersive view.
Graphic Adapter
ATI or NVIDIA graphic card with up to date drivers.
-Or-
Micro processor (CPU) supporting OpenCL.
GPU
AMD/ATI (HTTP://WWW.AM
D.COM)
NVIDIA (HTTP://WWW.NVIDIA.COM)
FIREPRO GEFORCE QUADRO
RECOMMENDED GRAPHICS
FirePro V9800 GeForce GTX 590 Quadro 6000
Software Recommendations
Operating System
Windows Vista x64 for Simulation clients computers.
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Windows HPC Server x64 2008 for Simulation Spooler and Simulation Server.
Uninstalling OPTIS Labs Page 11 of 24
UNINSTALLING OPTIS LABS
For a Floating License, the OPTIS Labs software must be uninstalled on all License Client.
On the License Server computers, only OPTIS License Manager software must be uninstalled.
When a software upgrade must be done, the uninstallation of the software must be done.
1. If you have Windows XP operating system, from the Start menu click Control Panel, and then
double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. If you have Windows Vista or Seven operating system, from the Start menu click Computer, and
then double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select the OPTIS Labs 20XX software.
4. Click Remove.
5. When a box appears asking you if you are sure you want to remove OPTIS Labs, click Yes.
The uninstallation is complete.
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GETTING OPTIS LABS FROM THE CD-ROM
If you upgrade your software, you must uninstall it before.
1. Insert the CD-ROM from the OPTIS Labs 20XX kit.
If needed, you can double-click the index.html file to run the CD-ROM.
2. When the page appears, click Setups.
3. Click your operating system.
4. Click Download.
5. When the box asking you if you want to run or save the file appears, click Save.
6. Save the file.
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GETTING OPTIS LABS FROM THE WEB
Connecting to the Portal
1. Go to the OPTIS website (http://www.optis-world.com).
2. Click Portal Login.
A new page appears.
3. Type your e-mail or login and password.
4. Click Login.
The welcome page of the Portal appears.
Obtaining OPTIS Labs
1. Click Software in the Portal page.
2. Select OPTIS Labs from the list.
3. Select your operating system.
You must select the operating system according to the configuration of your computer.
4. Click Setup.
5. Click Download.
6. When a box asking you if you want to run or save the file appears, click Save.
7. Save the file.
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PARAMETERIZING THE INSTALLATION FOR VISTA AND WINDOWS 7
This parameterization must be done before the software installation.
1. Click Control Panel on the Start menu, and then double-click User Accounts.
2. If you have Vista, click Turn User Account control on or off, click to clear the User Account Control
(UAC) to help protect your computer check box, and then click OK.
3. If you have Windows 7, click Change User Account Control settings, move the slider to the bottom
till Never Notify, and then click OK.
4. When a box asking you if you want to restart your computer appears, click Restart Now to take into
account modifications.
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INSTALLING OPTIS LABS
Before installing OPTIS Labs, you must uninstall all OPTIS software of the version 2012 SP1 or older.
If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, you must parameterize the installation for Vista or Windows
7 before.
For a Floating License, the OPTIS Labs software must be installed on all License Client and only OPTIS
License software must be installed on License Server computer.
1. Double-click the file to run it.
2. When the Windows Installer box appears, click Next.
The box changes.
3. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next.
The box changes.
4. When no OPTIS software is installed on the computer, choose the destination folder, and then click
Next.
The box changes.
5. Click Install.
The installation is running.
When the installation is complete, you can click Finish in the box.
6. Click Finish.
7. When a box asking you if you want to restart your system appears, click Yes.
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INSTALLING THE OPTIS LICENSE
Configuring a Nodelock License
For a Nodelock License, you must install the Optis software.
At the end of the installation, if the computer cannot restart or has specific administrator rights, you
must follow the instructions of Running the OPTIS License Server.
Obtaining a License
1. Click All Programs on the Start menu, and then click OPTIS, OPTIS License, OPTIS License
Manager.
If the License Server information does not appear, you must follow the instructions located in
Running the OPTIS License Server or in Configuring the Windows Firewall.
2. Use the following icon to copy the Serial Number of License Server.
Before copying the serial number, you must be careful to select the License Server Adapter.
3. Click File, License portal...
4. When the OptisLicenseManager box appears, click OK.
5. Log onto the Portal.
6. Select the license title, and then click the appropriate icon.
-Or-
Send an email to [email protected].
It can take few hours before receiving an email notification about new license file available on your
Portal.
Downloading the license file
1. Log onto the Portal (http://www.optis-world.com/login.htm), and then click Licenses.
2. Click the appropriate OptisLicense file.
3. Click Download.
4. When a box asking you if you want to save the file or find a program to open it appears, click Save.
You can save it on your desktop or in any folder except the OPTIS folder.
Launching the OPTIS License Manager
1. Click All Programs on the Start menu, and then click OPTIS, OPTIS License, OPTIS License
Manager.
Importing a License
Selected account has to be the current user.
1. Click File, Import a license...
If the File commands are not available, you must follow Running the OPTIS License Server.
2. Select the new license in the box, and then click Open.
The update appears.
A star * in the Default box indicates the default license.
It may happen that the license is not set by default.
Installing the OPTIS license Page 17 of 24
In this case, you must click Configuration, Use this license by default or directly double-click in the
Default box.
You must adapt the threads number of the computer to the license threads number.
For more details, you can contact your sales contact (http://www.optis-world.com/contact.htm).
Configuring a Floating License
Configuring a Floating License from the Server
For a Floating License, you must install the Optis License Manager on the License Server.
At the end of the installation, if the computer cannot restart or has specific administrator rights, you
must follow the instructions of Running the OPTIS License Server.
If you prefer to install the OPTIS software (SPEOS, OptisWorks, SPEOS CAA V5 Based, SPEOS for
Pro/ENGINEER®...), it is also possible.
Obtaining a License
1. Click All Programs on the Start menu, and then click OPTIS, OPTIS License, OPTIS License
Manager.
If the License Server information does not appear, you must follow the instructions located in
Running the OPTIS License Server or in Configuring the Windows Firewall.
2. Use the following icon to copy the Serial Number of License Server.
Before copying the serial number, you must be careful to select the License Server Adapter.
3. Click File, License portal...
4. When the OptisLicenseManager box appears, click OK.
5. Log onto the Portal.
6. Select the license title, and then click the appropriate icon.
-Or-
Send an email to [email protected].
It can take few hours before receiving an email notification about new license file available on your
Portal.
Downloading the license file
1. Log onto the Portal (http://www.optis-world.com/login.htm), and then click Licenses.
2. Click the appropriate OptisLicense file.
3. Click Download.
4. When a box asking you if you want to save the file or find a program to open it appears, click Save.
You can save it on your desktop or in any folder except the OPTIS folder.
Launching the OPTIS License Manager
1. Click All Programs on the Start menu, and then click OPTIS, OPTIS License, OPTIS License
Manager.
Importing a License
Selected account has to be the current user.
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1. Click File, Import a license...
If the File commands are not available, you must follow Running the OPTIS License Server.
2. Select the new license in the box, and then click Open.
The update appears.
You must adapt the threads number of the computer to the license threads number.
For more details, you can contact your sales contact (http://www.optis-world.com/contact.htm).
Configuring a Floating License from the Client
For a Floating License, you must install the Optis software on all License Client.
At the end of the installation, if the computer cannot restart or has specific administrator rights, you
must follow the instructions of Running the OPTIS License Server.
Launching the OPTIS License Manager
1. Click All Programs on the Start menu, and then click OPTIS, OPTIS License, OPTIS License
Manager.
Connecting to the OPTIS License Server
When importing a distributed license on a spooler computer runs as a service, you must select the
SYSTEM account too.
1. Click Configuration, Configuration.
-Or-
1. Click Select.
The Configuration box appears.
2. Click Select, and then select the License Server computer.
3. Click OK.
If nothing happens, you must check that the License Server computer is running as a server.
For more details, you can view Running the OPTIS License Server.
Leaving the box empty is like selecting the computer on each you are.
The update appears.
4. Select the license you want to use.
5. Click Configuration, Use this license by default to define it as the default one.
A star * in the Default box indicates the default license.
6. Redo the same process by being connected as the user of the software.
7. For this time, select the User Account configuration to set the license by default.
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LAUNCHING OPTIS LABS
When License installation has been done successfully you are ready to launch the software.
1. Select the Start, All Programs, OPTIS, OPTIS Labs command.
2. The OPTIS Labs are now available.
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INSTALLING OPTIS LABS FROM A COMMAND LINE
Installing the OPTIS Labs from a command line is used to force the OPTIS Labs installation or/and to
get a *.log file.
The OPTIS Labs installation with a command line relies on the msiexec command of Microsoft.
A full description of the options of the msiexec command can be found at the following link: msiexec
(http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/msiexec.mspx?
mfr=true).
1. Save your msi file in your desktop.
2. Click Run on the Start menu.
3. Type the following:
msiexec /i "C:\Documents and Settings\username\Desktop\OPTIS Labs 20XX for XX bits operating
system.msi" COLOR_TEST=0 /l*v "c:\log.txt"
4. To get the correct OPTIS Labs 20XX for XX bits operating system.msi path , drag the msi file
located on the desktop to the Run box.
5. Click OK.
6. If you have some problems with the installation, send the log.txt file to OPTIS support.
COLOR_TEST="0" avoids the check of video card capabilities (useful in Remote Control mode).
/l*v "c:\log.txt" creates a log file.
/qn displays no user interface.
INSTALLDIR="c:\OPTIS" defines the target directory.
You can change the target place.
/x command uninstalls a product.
Warnings and Errors Messages Page 21 of 24
WARNINGS AND ERRORS MESSAGES
Warning: Microsoft Visual C++ Redistribuable Package Is Required for the Installation to Be Complete
1. If a box explaining you that Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package is required for the
installation to be complete, click OK, and then click Finish.
You must install the correct Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package(s).
The links are available in OPTIS Labs Requirements see page 8.
2. If you already have a different release of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package 9 on your
computer and want to keep it without installing the requested one(s), do the following steps to
install OPTIS Labs:
a. From Start menu, click Run.
b. Type msiexec /i “XXXXX.msi” VCREDIST_TEST=0
c. Click OK.
Be aware that in this situation, OPTIS does not guarantee a stable use of OPTIS Labs.
Warning: Video Configuration Error, Well Supported Mode Are 24 Bits and 32 Bits
If a message saying "Video configuration error, well supported mode are 24 bits and 32 bits" appears,
do the following:
1. From the Start menu, click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Display and select the Settings tab.
3. Select Highest (32 bit) for Color quality.
4. Install OPTIS Labs.
5. If it does not success, install OPTIS Labs with a command line.
You can view Installing OPTIS Labs from a Command Line see page 20.
Virtual Reality Lab or Real Time Lab does not launch when clicking the command
To help OPTIS to analyze the issue that can be linked to the use of the graphic card, please install the
GPU Caps Viewer.
With this software you can check if graphics technologies (OpenGL and OpenCL) work on your
computer. It gives the complete reports on each technologies.
1. Open the GPU Caps Viewer (http://www.ozone3d.net/gpu_caps_viewer) website.
2. Click Download GPU Caps Viewer.
A window appears.
3. Click Download.
A window appears.
4. Click Download at the bottom of the page.
A box appears.
5. Click Run.
A box appears.
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6. Click Run.
A window appears.
7. Click Next >.
8. Click I accept the agreement and then click Next >.
9. Click Next >.
10. Click Next >.
11. Click Next >.
12. Click Install.
The installation is running.
13. Click Next >.
14. Click Finish.
The Geeks3D GPU Caps Viewer window appears.
15. Click Tools, and then Full XML Export.
A window appears.
16. Click *.XML export and save the file.
17. Send report to OPTIS Contact Support (http://www.optis-world.com/contact.htm#support).
Wrong Interface Display on SIM2 HDR monitor for Virtual Reality Lab
If user wants to use a single SIM2 HDR monitor for both rendering and interface, it may occurs display
issues for the interface.
The bypass is to use two screens, one for the rendering and one for the interface
Details are described in Specific Requirements see page 6 and Monitor.
Wrong rendering when using the Virtual Reality Lab
It is possible that the driver of your graphics card is not updated or supported.
1. Check the Specific requirements see page 6.
2. If you have NVIDIA graphics card, right-click on your desktop screen, and then click NVIDIA
Control Panel.
A window appears.
3. Click Help, System Information.
A window appears.
4. Check the driver version.
5. If needed, install a new driver version.
INDEX
C
Configuring a Floating License • 17
Configuring a Floating License from the Client • 18
Configuring a Floating License from the Server • 17
Configuring a Nodelock License • 16
Connecting to the OPTIS License Server • 18
Connecting to the Portal • 13
D
Downloading the license file • 16, 17
G
General Requirements • 6
GETTING OPTIS LABS FROM THE CD-ROM • 12
GETTING OPTIS LABS FROM THE WEB • 13
I
Importing a License • 16, 17
INSTALLING OPTIS LABS • 15
INSTALLING OPTIS LABS DIAGRAM • 4
Installing OPTIS Labs from a Command Line • 21
INSTALLING OPTIS LABS FROM A COMMAND LINE • 20
INSTALLING THE OPTIS LICENSE • 16
L
LAUNCHING OPTIS LABS • 19
Launching the OPTIS License Manager • 16, 17, 18
O
Obtaining a License • 16, 17
Obtaining OPTIS Labs • 13
OPTIS Labs Hardware Requirements • 6
OPTIS Labs Software Requirements • 8, 21
OPTIS Labs System Recommendations • 9
OPTIS Labs System Requirements • 6
OPTIS License Manager System Recommendations • 9
OPTIS License Manager System Requirements • 5
P
PARAMETERIZING THE INSTALLATION FOR VISTA AND WINDOWS 7 • 14
S
Specific Requirements • 6, 22
SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS • 9
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • 5
U
UNINSTALLING OPTIS LABS • 11
V
Virtual Reality Lab or Real Time Lab does not launch when clicking the command • 21
W
Warning
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistribuable Package Is Required for the Installation to Be Complete • 21
Video Configuration Error, Well Supported Mode Are 24 Bits and 32 Bits • 21
WARNINGS AND ERRORS MESSAGES • 21
Wrong Interface Display on SIM2 HDR monitor for Virtual Reality Lab • 22
Wrong rendering when using the Virtual Reality Lab • 22