Launch Mindesk Studio with the Session Manager


Mindesk is natively integrated in your preferred CAD/BIM software. The typical way you can start using Mindesk Studio goes as follows:


START YOUR CAD/BIM -> CLICK THE LINK BUTTON -> MINDESK SESSION MANAGER -> SETUP YOUR ROOM -> START


Once installed, a Mindesk button called "Link" will show up in your CAD/BIM UI. Press it to summon the Session Manager and start using Mindesk.



Link button in RevitLink button in RhinoLink button in SolidWorks




The LINK button will summon Mindesk's session manager. If this is your first launch you will be asked to log into your Mindesk account by entering your email address and password (the same used to register on www.mindeskvr.com) and associate a license. 



Customize your session here, then press START to launch the session. Options include:


Source: Where the 3D data is coming from. Typically the CAD or BIM software you summoned the Session Manager from


Target: The output destination of the Live Link. Options include:

  • Mindesk Studio: For AR / VR design reviews

  • Unreal Engine: For photorealistic CAD viz


Party: Single User or Multi User (please refer to the Multi User article for further details) 


Port: (advanced option, no need to change this)


Device: Select the output device and experience. Options include:

  • Auto: Select your default VR device, or 2D Viewer as a fallback

  • OpenVR: Launches your OpenVR device (typically a HTC Vive headset)

  • OpenXR: Launches your OpenXR device (typically a Windows Mixed Reality headset)

  • Meta Quest - Oculus: Launches your Meta Quest

  • Varjo: Launches your Varjo headset

  • Hololens 2: Connects remotely to your Hololens 2 device connected on the same network via streaming

  • 2D Viewer: Launches Mindesk's 2D window