Scaleform Objects do not show up in VR

[Raynald1]

None of the Scaleform objects show up in P3D native VR.
They do show up when I am using FlyInside but it would be nice not to have to go through a third party.
I am using Scaleform PanelWindows to display warnings and checklists and P3D PointOfInterest.
They are on the 2D window but not inside the Oculus headset.

Here is a screenshot of my desktop:


Ray

[AlexReynolds1]

Hi Ray,

How did you get the checklist items to appear within the sim and VR ?

I've been trying to work this out but having great difficulty.

Thanks,
Alex

[Raynald1]

Alex

1. I make an image of the checklist and save it as a .jpg
2. I import it into Flash to save it as a .swf file.
3. I use OpenWindowAction and CloseWindowAction with a ScaleformPanelWindow to open and close the checklist.

You just have to be a bit careful to match the size of the .swf in the OpenWindowAction to make sure it shows up correctly.

Ray

[Rob McCarthy]

Hi Ray,

Using a ScaleformObject instead of a ScaleformPanelWindow should give you the desired behavior in VR.

Regards,
Rob McCarthy

[Raynald1]

Rob

It worked. Thanks!!!
Any trick to make the PointOfInterest compass appear as well?

Ray

[Rob McCarthy]

Hi Ray,

ScaleformObjects are rendered in the world instead of using a 2D panel window which is why they work in VR. Currently UI and Panel windows will not display in VR by default. For windows to render in VR they require a 3D position which is settable using the PDK. The HmdSample in the SDK shows how to use this. Unfortunately this would require work outside of SimDirector.

Regards,
Rob McCarthy

[Raynald1]

Rob

Thanks for the explanation. I will give it a try.
Ray

[Raynald1]

I was able to put in the alerts and checklists in the VR game using Scaleform Objects.

However, I was not able to get the POI in the 3D space despite many hours of programming.
It would be a great addition to the VR space if you could incorporate in a future release.

Thanks for the help.
Ray