Tips & Tricks

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.

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.

How to clean registry to restore files association

Clean the registries manually to fully use the files associativity from PAM-STAMP in the last installed version.

How to define frame manually for die compensation

Method to define manually frame used for projection in die compensation in processes where frame can’t be taken automatically from tool kinematics.

CFD-VIEW Colormap Options: Static, Dynamic, and Cumulative

The Colormap Settings panel in CFD-VIEW assigns colors to data sets. Identical data values on an object are displayed with the same color if they are using the same colormap display. Three options offer the user the opportunity to select the mode for updating the colormap as the underlying data changes, for example during transient simulations. These options are: Static, Dynamic, and Cumulative

How to repair mesh nodes with node projection on arc or line

Guidelines to help to fix some local mesh issues by using new nodes projection tool in PAM-STAMP