Transferring Files to Microsoft HoloLens 2

Transferring Files to Microsoft HoloLens 2

AR 3S was formerly known as ARES.
To be able to manipulate your CAD files in AR 3S you first transfer them onto the Microsoft HoloLens 2. And there are several methods to achieve this goal.  

Please refer to this guide for instructions on how to upload files within AR 3S.
If you need more information on the Windows Device Portal for  Microsoft HoloLens 2, please refer to the official documentation provided by Microsoft.

File Types Supported by AR 3S

  1. .obj
  2. .fbx
  3. .jt (version 8.1 to 9.5)
  4. .manifest
  5. .hl3d
  6. .gltf/ .glb (binary version)
  7. .stl
  8. .svf
  9. .usd
  10. Video – .mp4, .avi, .m4v,.mov, .wmv
  11. Documents – .pdf
  12. Images – .jpg, .png, .bmp

File Types Supported by AR 3S Pro

In addition to the file types listed above, the following file types are supported in AR 3S Pro.
  1. Siemens – JT (8.x - 10.x), NX(.prt), Solid Edge (.asm, .par, .psm)
  2. Dassault Systems – Catia v5 (.cat, .catpart), SolidWorks (.sldasm, .sldprt)
  3. Autodesk – Inventor (.iam, .ipt)

Transferring Data via USB/USB-C Cable

Please connect your HoloLens 2 to your PC with a compatible USB cable, if you want to make use of this method.
  1. Access your File Explorer and your HoloLens device should be displayed
  2. Open your HoloLens folder and navigate to subfolder "3D Objects"
  3. Drag and drop your desired objects from your PC to the aforementioned folder
  4. Once the transfer was successful, you should be able to load your model in the AR 3S application

Transferring Data via Windows Device Portal

This method makes use of Wi-Fi, so please ensure that there is a stable internet connection available and your PC as well as HoloLens 2 are connected to the same network.
  • Access the Windows Device Portal and select menu point "System" on the side bar
  • Navigate to "File Explorer" and select subfolder "3D Objects"
  • Scroll down to the heading called "Upload a file to this directory"
  • Select the desired file on your device and click on "Upload"

Troubleshooting

To be able to use your own 3D CAD models in AR 3S, you are required to have an active valid license. If you are using AR 3S in demo mode, you can only access default demo files.

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