Vuzix VR Manager 4.x - Manual (Page 13)

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Creator is a powerful VR Manager resource puts you in control of VR compatibility.
This powerful tool empowers you to create your own Extensions, adding 3D video
and head tracking support to games and simulation programs.
Creator uses an assortment functions inside Direct X and Open GL to operate and
enable VR capabilities. If an application uses those functions it can be enabled for
3D video and/or head tracking support. If it does not use them, there is no means
for Creator to “hook” into the application to enable VR features.
Extension Types
Vuzix VR Manager supports two types of Extensions; Vuzix Extensions pre-installed
in VR Manager and Creator Extensions built by you or other Vuzix eyewear users.
Though these two Extension types are similar, Vuzix Extensions are locked and
cannot be edited in VR Manager’s Creator.
There is no standard method and set group of resources common to all programs so
Creator provided a broad array of options to support the broadest range of
applications. The downside of such broad support and the lack of technical
documentation for each program mean Extension creation is mostly accomplished
through trial and error.
Creator is divided into five sections:
Application Data: Identifies the name and location of pertinent files and
directories.
Stereoscopy: Provides the control and options required to enable
stereoscopy support.
Tracker Settings: Provides the control and options required to enable head
tracking support.
Creator Buttons: Buttons that enable the saving, loading and testing of
Creator extensions.
Status: Provides feedback on save, load, test, and browse
operations.