RecordXR Tutorials
Note: This guide applies to standalone devices, such as the Meta Quest 3. If you are using a tethered PC-VR setup, please note that exported RXR files will be stored directly on your PC desktop after clicking the Export/Share button within the app.
The Export/Share button allows you to export records to your local storage and share them with other users. Follow these steps to use this feature effectively:
Steps to Export and Share a Record
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Locate the Export/Share Button:
Inside the application, use your laser pointer to aim at the Export/Share button corresponding to the record you wish to export or share. Click the button to start the process.
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Export the Record:
Once activated, the record will be saved as an RXR file on your device's internal storage. This file includes all actions and data related to the selected record.
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Access the File on Your Device:
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Connect your standalone device to a PC using a USB cable.
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On your Windows PC, the device (e.g., Quest 3) should appear under This PC. If it doesn’t, refer to the troubleshooting section below.
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Open your device in File Explorer and go to: Internal shared storage > Android > data > com.Medicalholodeck.Medicalholodeck > files > output
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Here, you will find all exported XR recordings.
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Share the RXR File:
Once located, you can share the RXR file using various methods, such as:
Email
Cloud storage services
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Other file transfer options
Ensure the recipient has the necessary software to open and interact with RXR files.
Troubleshooting: Device Connection Issues
If your Quest device does not appear in Windows File Explorer after connecting via USB:
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Connect your Quest device to your PC with the USB cable.
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Tap the notification that says:
“USB Detected: Click here to allow access to files.”
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Your Quest device should now be visible in Windows File Explorer.
By following these steps, you can easily export and share XR records for collaboration or backup.
There are two methods how you can import records. First, locate the RXR file on your computer. Double-click on the file, Medicalholodeck will start and automatically import the record into the Library.
Or you can click on the '+' icon on the left side of the Library. Use file explorer to navigate to your data. Select the file or the whole folder by clicking on it, and then click the 'Select' button at the bottom.
Medicalholodeck will analyze the folder and display the records for review. You can select and import multiple records at once.
Then click the 'Import' button at the bottom. This will load your record into the Library, from where you can start it.
Important! Medicalholodeck on Quest 2 (standalone VR) only supports Dissection Master XR datasets.
To import the RXR file, launch Medicalholodeck and click the '+' icon on the left side of the Library. This will activate the file upload function. Next, go to the 'Cloud' tab and note your 6-digit device ID, you will need it for connecting your VR headset to your computer. Please note that 3D DICOM are not supported on Quest 2 in standalone mode. To use records with 3D Dicom, please tether your Quest to a computer or use Medicalholodeck’s Remote Rendering service.
Open a web browser on your computer, navigate to www.medicalholodeck.com/link, and add your headset’s device ID from the previous step. Then select 'Upload' from the menu. An upload box will appear, ready to receive the records. Drag and drop the files onto the upload box. Wait until upload is finished.
After that put on your VR headset. In Medicalholodeck, select the records you want to add to your Library and click the 'Import' button at the bottom. This will load your chosen records to the Library, from where you can start them.
To import Records within our Remote Rendering service, click the '+' icon on the top left of the Library. This will activate the file upload function. Next, go to the 'Cloud' tab at the top and note your 6-digit device ID. You will need it for connecting your VR headset to your computer.
Open a web browser on your computer, navigate to www.medicalholodeck.com/link, and add your headset’s device ID from the previous step. Select 'Upload' from the menu. An upload box will appear, ready to receive the records. Drag and drop the files onto the upload box. Wait until upload is finished.
Then put your VR headset on. Within Medicalholodeck, select the records you want to add to your Library and click the 'Import' button at the bottom. This will load your chosen records to the Library, from where you can start them.
