Overview of Varjo Base

Varjo Base is the software used to control your headset. You can observe what the headset viewer is seeing, quickly access settings and presentation tools, and analyze your project with real-time data.

The main window in Varjo Base is divided into different sections as shown in the image. 

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Using the Headset tab, Settings tab, and Status area 

Headset tab 

Opens the headset view. 

Settings tab 

Opens settings. 

Icons 

Headset, base station, controller, Varjo marker, and tracker status icons are displayed in the right side of the status area. 

Notifications 

The notification bell shows latest notifications. 

Log in 

Opens the Varjo Base login. 

When logged in, selecting the icon shows your account information. 

 

Using the Toolbar 

Real-world view 

Turn on the mixed reality cameras to see the surrounding physical environment (XR-4 Series and XR-3). 

Screenshot 

Captures a screenshot of the Headset view. The image file is saved in the Pictures > Varjo folder on your Windows computer. The Varjo logo and device name is added by default to screenshots.  

Record 

Records video of the headset view. The video file is saved in the Videos > Varjo folder on your Windows computer. The Varjo logo and device name is added by default to videos. 

Gaze dot 

Visualizes the eye tracking feature to see where the viewer is looking. This feature is only accessible if eye tracking is calibrated

Calibrate 

Start the eye tracking calibration. 

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VR pointer 

Turns your mouse cursor into a VR pointer that is visible inside the headset. 

 

Menu / Menu button 

Invoke a tap gesture of the touch area (XR-4 Series) / Invoke a press of the Menu button in the headset (XR-3). 

Eye camera view 

Show or hide the Eye camera view. 

SteamVR™ 

Open the SteamVR  status window. 

Analytics window 

Open the Analytics window

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