Tips & Tricks

Laptop Graphics Support with IC.IDO (ADMINISTRATOR)

IC.IDO 11.2 supports HMD-ready laptops, i.e. laptops with NVIDIA Quadro P4000/P5000 graphics cards. However on systems with both onboard- and dedicated Quadro graphics card, care has to be taken that IC.IDO utilized the High-Performance graphics card.

Using HTC Vive Tracker in IC.IDO (ADMINISTRATOR)

Since version 11.2, IC.IDO supports trackers from HTC Vive (additional external tracking targets) as mockup trackers with IDO.SpecialTrack, for example to include physical objects into immersive reviews for validating reachability/accessibility, tool access and fit, and occupant packaging with seat mock-ups. An outline is given here on how to integrate such HTC Vive trackers mounted onto physical objects or seating bucks.

Setting Up the SpaceMouse for IC.IDO (ADMINISTRATOR)

Learn here how to install and configure a 3D connexion Spacemouse for usage in IC.IDO: Open 3D connexion software and set property for button “Left” or “1” to “Application Use”, and finally adjust IC.IDO configuration.

How to request license information (ADMINISTRATOR)

This article describes the 2 variants how to create the license information file of your system. This license file has to be used to request new licenses for a cluster or desktop installation (according to your purchased software product.

How to create a circular camera animation around an object (USER)

If you want to create a re-usable animation of a virtual camera turning around a car, there is an easy way to do so.

How to create an efficient Virtual Reality Support Request/Ticket (USER)

In general a ticket should be described as detailed as possible. Any information related to the case should be made accessible to the support. The more information the easier it is for the IC.IDO support to help you.

Cross Section Tool in Visual-SYSTUS

Cross-section creation becomes easy using the brand new Visual-SYSTUS cross-section tool !

Coupling windows for postreatment visualization

When comparison between results is needed, coupling windows and synchronizing animations is a key tool.

Boundary Layer Mesh tool demonstration

Easily creating a connection between a tetramesh and an hexamesh is possible, using Boundary Layer Mesh tool.

Technical Highlight Videos (VIDEO)

On ESI’s IC.IDO Website, you can find a collection of short technical highlight videos, explaining selected features and workflows on various topics.