# \#virtual-reality **URL:** https://discourse.slicer.org/tag/virtual-reality/101.md [Latest](https://discourse.slicer.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.slicer.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.slicer.org/tags.md) --- ## [HoloLens get stuck on "Receiving..." when connecting to SlicerVirtualReality](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/hololens-get-stuck-on-receiving-when-connecting-to-slicervirtualreality/37571)
**Author:** [@Beatriz\_2](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Beatriz_2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/hololens-get-stuck-on-receiving-when-connecting-to-slicervirtualreality/37571 "2025-06-23T10:49:17Z")
Operating system: Windows 11 on pc Hi. I tried to connect HoloLens 2 to SlicerVirtualReality. For that purpose I follow the steps in the github. However when I try the first step - set up Windows Mixed Reality - I have… --- ## [Importing a 3DSlicer body model into Unreal game engine](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/importing-a-3dslicer-body-model-into-unreal-game-engine/9183)
**Author:** [@jtle](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jtle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/importing-a-3dslicer-body-model-into-unreal-game-engine/9183 "2019-11-18T14:37:49Z")
Is it possible to create a model of a body with all the underlying organs, etc and then import the model into Unreal game engine for further interaction between user and the simulation? And how would the importation be d… --- ## [Hololens 2 to see the 3D view](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/hololens-2-to-see-the-3d-view/41525)
**Author:** [@PaoloZaffino](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/PaoloZaffino)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/hololens-2-to-see-the-3d-view/41525 "2025-04-11T13:30:41Z")
Hi, I tried to connect my hololens 2 to Slicer (just to see the 3d rendering in the visor, no interaction) and I had no luck. I tried on a Windows 10 machine (equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti), Slicer 5.8, an… --- ## [Tools in Virtual Reality](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/tools-in-virtual-reality/42314)
**Author:** [@Larad](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Larad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/tools-in-virtual-reality/42314 "2025-04-03T10:04:21Z")
Slicer version: 5.8.1 Hi, I am new to 3D Slicer and I am exploring the Virtual Reality extension using the HTC Vive Pro 2 headset. I am doing a project about the application of VR in the orthopaedic department in our h… --- ## [Display and interact with fiducials in VR](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/display-and-interact-with-fiducials-in-vr/6905)
**Author:** [@drouin-simon](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/drouin-simon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/display-and-interact-with-fiducials-in-vr/6905 "2025-02-28T12:27:56Z")
Hi, Is it possible to show and interact with markup fiducials in VR? --- ## [About fMRI & Unity](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/about-fmri-unity/29112)
**Author:** [@Shaban](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Shaban)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 6:30pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/about-fmri-unity/29112 "2025-02-15T18:30:20Z")
Hello, I’m new here. I have a question regarding fMRI visualization in VR & unity. right now I’m planning to import .nii format file into unity to view it in PCVR, and also add a lot of other different features as a gam… --- ## [Is there a working version of SlicerVR with Segment Editor?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-there-a-working-version-of-slicervr-with-segment-editor/28483)
**Author:** [@Taci](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Taci)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-there-a-working-version-of-slicervr-with-segment-editor/28483 "2025-01-15T23:32:59Z")
Hi, I followed SlicerVR development updates through previous GitHub issues and NA-MIC project weeks. The in-VR widget seems to have had problems for a long time. Is there any specific previous version/commit/branch of Sl… --- ## [SlicerVirtualReality extension for recent versions](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicervirtualreality-extension-for-recent-versions/33476)
**Author:** [@Billuc](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Billuc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicervirtualreality-extension-for-recent-versions/33476 "2024-12-18T15:26:35Z")
Hi ! I am new to Slicer, but I am interested in the SlicerVirtualReality extension. I wanted to try it with the latest versions of Slicer (5.6 or 5.7), but I couldn’t find it in the extension manager, while I could find… --- ## [Problems with the Virtual Reality Module](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/problems-with-the-virtual-reality-module/36589)
**Author:** [@karl](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/karl)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/problems-with-the-virtual-reality-module/36589 "2024-08-06T11:08:31Z")
Hello dear community, I am trying to get the VR Module to run since a couple of hours now. I tried with Quest 3 + Quest Controller. I tried with Varjo VR3 and Vive Controllers. I run into serious interaction problems… --- ## [Landmarking in virtual reality?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/landmarking-in-virtual-reality/36593)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Matthews](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Dave_Matthews)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/landmarking-in-virtual-reality/36593 "2024-06-05T15:49:31Z")
Hi, I’m wondering whether there are plans to add further tools to the virtual reality module? Specifically, are there any plans to add landmarking capabilities to VR? Thanks! Dave --- ## [3DSlicer crashes in Vritual Reality module when depressing grip buttons on both controllers](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3dslicer-crashes-in-vritual-reality-module-when-depressing-grip-buttons-on-both-controllers/36237)
**Author:** [@raisazf](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/raisazf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3dslicer-crashes-in-vritual-reality-module-when-depressing-grip-buttons-on-both-controllers/36237 "2024-05-21T08:56:22Z")
Operating system: Windows 10 Slicer version: 5.6.2 Expected behavior: volume transformation with controllers in Virtual Reality module Actual behavior: 3DSlicer crashes when grip buttons pressed simultaneously on both… --- ## [Slices are displayed non-orthogonally when using Controller Transform](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slices-are-displayed-non-orthogonally-when-using-controller-transform/36070)
**Author:** [@Beatriz\_2](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Beatriz_2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slices-are-displayed-non-orthogonally-when-using-controller-transform/36070 "2024-05-15T12:32:04Z")
Operating System: Windows Slicer Version: Slicer 5.6.1 Headset: Meta Quest 2 Problem: Sometimes slices are displayed non-orthogonally when using VirtualReality.RightController or VirtualReality.LeftController as well … --- ## [Uncheck “Toggle Selectable” doesn’t anchor the model](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/uncheck-toggle-selectable-doesn-t-anchor-the-model/36068)
**Author:** [@Beatriz\_2](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Beatriz_2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/uncheck-toggle-selectable-doesn-t-anchor-the-model/36068 "2024-05-12T11:29:18Z")
Operating System: Windows Slicer Version: Slicer 5.6.1 Headset used: Meta Quest 2 Problem: unchecked the “Toggle Selectable” option doesn’t anchor the model and I can still manipulate it with controllers (e.g. grab it… --- ## [HoloLens 2 gets stuck on "Receiving … " using SlicerVirtualReality](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/hololens-2-gets-stuck-on-receiving-using-slicervirtualreality/35708)
**Author:** [@Moiz](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Moiz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/hololens-2-gets-stuck-on-receiving-using-slicervirtualreality/35708 "2024-04-25T15:11:02Z")
Hi I’m new to 3D slicer and VR. I was trying to show a 3d segmented brain model using the SlicerVirtualReality extension with openXR backend on my HoloLens2 using holographic remoting player. it says “receiving…” for an … --- ## [SlicerVirtualReality extension stuck hololens 2 on "Receiving..."](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicervirtualreality-extension-stuck-hololens-2-on-receiving/35717)
**Author:** [@Moiz](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Moiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicervirtualreality-extension-stuck-hololens-2-on-receiving/35717 "2024-04-24T19:41:32Z")
Hi I’m new to 3d slicer and VR. I’m trying to show 3d segmented brain on my HoloLens 2 using the extension SlicerVirtualReality using OpenXR backend and using holographic remote player on HoloLens 2 I try to connect it t… --- ## [Set Up Slicer Virtual reality environment](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/set-up-slicer-virtual-reality-environment/4689)
**Author:** [@M\_pavi](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/M_pavi)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/set-up-slicer-virtual-reality-environment/4689 "2024-04-18T13:15:16Z")
I already installed Slicer VR extension and connected HTC VIVE. This works both 4.9 and 4.10. Moreover, I want to do many changes set up VR boundaries like a room. Disable moving of the model and some advanced functiona… --- ## [Surgical planning and guidance](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/surgical-planning-and-guidance/35220)
**Author:** [@ILB](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ILB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/surgical-planning-and-guidance/35220 "2024-04-02T12:50:07Z")
Hello everyone! Do you know if there is a software or 3D Slicer extension that allow doing some preoperative surgical planning over a 3D model? The idea is to simulate something like a tumor extirpation to plan which is… --- ## [Question for Virtual Reality on Slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/question-for-virtual-reality-on-slicer/28474)
**Author:** [@Kai](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Kai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/question-for-virtual-reality-on-slicer/28474 "2024-02-29T10:58:46Z")
Hellow I would like to ask about a problem with Virtual Reality in Slicer. I am using Slicer 5.0.2 and download and install the vr plugin. I am using oculus quest 2 for hardware. The problema is I don’t know which Vol… --- ## [Does SlicerVirtualReality work with 5.6?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/does-slicervirtualreality-work-with-5-6/33306)
**Author:** [@mikebind](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mikebind)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/does-slicervirtualreality-work-with-5-6/33306 "2023-12-11T16:09:11Z")
I have a colleague who is interested in trying SlicerVirtualReality for visualization of cardiac data. I don’t have any experience trying to use Slicer with VR because I don’t have the equipment, but I know I have seen … --- ## [Connect 3D Slicer with Oculus Quest 2](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/connect-3d-slicer-with-oculus-quest-2/32800)
**Author:** [@antonella\_siso](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/antonella_siso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/connect-3d-slicer-with-oculus-quest-2/32800 "2023-11-16T15:52:51Z")
Hello, I have tried to connect the Oculus Quest 2 through the VR slicer and I have not been able to. If you could advise me on how to connect it to the 3D slicer, I would appreciate it. --- ## [How to configure VR controls interactions in Python?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-configure-vr-controls-interactions-in-python/29312)
**Author:** [@guillaumarie](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/guillaumarie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-configure-vr-controls-interactions-in-python/29312 "2023-11-02T13:21:25Z")
Hi, I’m developing a 3DSlicer module using the virtual reality module and a Valve Index headset. I’m trying to configure my own controller interactions in order to: Deactivate all default VR controls Add new customiz… --- ## [Moving objects in virtual reality](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/moving-objects-in-virtual-reality/27402)
**Author:** [@Vit\_P](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Vit_P)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/moving-objects-in-virtual-reality/27402 "2023-10-19T15:56:57Z")
Hello good people) I am new to 3D slicer virtual reality. I created a 3D object in 3D Slicer 5.2.1 and launched virtual reality extension. I use HTC Vive. The object is visible in the HMG, but controllers look like tot… --- ## [Virtual Reality Oculus controller interaction behavior](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/virtual-reality-oculus-controller-interaction-behavior/32037)
**Author:** [@ally7113](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ally7113)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 5:27am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/virtual-reality-oculus-controller-interaction-behavior/32037 "2023-10-19T05:27:13Z")
With the help of several posts, I was able to operate the Slicer virtual reality module on my Oculus Quest2 device. However, I would like to use rotation, zoom in/out, and two-handed gestures like the YouTube below. … --- ## [How to transform objects with a Oculus Quest2 controller in Virtual Reality module](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-transform-objects-with-a-oculus-quest2-controller-in-virtual-reality-module/32183)
**Author:** [@ally7113](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ally7113)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-transform-objects-with-a-oculus-quest2-controller-in-virtual-reality-module/32183 "2023-10-13T12:20:22Z")
I’m using Slicer 5.3.0, and I’ve successfully set up the VR module with SteamVR to display it on the Oculus Quest. However, after that, I’m limited to just using the trigger action, and I want to be able to rotate object… --- ## [Recommended VR headset](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/recommended-vr-headset/25504)
**Author:** [@dhcortes](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/dhcortes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/recommended-vr-headset/25504 "2023-08-31T08:58:12Z")
Hi there, I am planning on using the VR and AR extensions of 3D slicer. Is there a headset brand/model recommended for this? Thanks --- ## [How to set VR camera position in Python?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-set-vr-camera-position-in-python/29418)
**Author:** [@Gianluca\_De\_Lucia](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Gianluca_De_Lucia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-set-vr-camera-position-in-python/29418 "2023-05-12T10:02:15Z")
Hi, I am trying to develop a Python script for viewing an STL file through your VR module for 3DSlicer. I need to set up the camera position, but as far I didn’t succeed. I tried with: slicer.modules.virtualreality.… --- ## [Slicer VR and Meta Oculus Quest 2](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-vr-and-meta-oculus-quest-2/29009)
**Author:** [@MooreJer](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/MooreJer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-vr-and-meta-oculus-quest-2/29009 "2023-04-19T17:28:03Z")
Hello, I am currently trying to visualize 3D Echo data in Slicer VR using an Meta (Oculus) Quest 2. I am able to connect my VR to to SlicerVR by using the SteamVR software. I run into an issue when I try to view the sce… --- ## [Load multiple cardiac phases for segmentation/virtual reality](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/load-multiple-cardiac-phases-for-segmentation-virtual-reality/5214)
**Author:** [@sarvpriya1985](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/sarvpriya1985)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 4:09am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/load-multiple-cardiac-phases-for-segmentation-virtual-reality/5214 "2023-03-04T04:09:47Z")
Operating system: windows 10 Slicer version: 4.10 Expected behavior: See cine motion of all phases in volume render/segmentation and then virtual reality Actual behavior: Not working Hello everyone, I read the prior… --- ## [HTC Vive Focus 3 controllers not visible](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/htc-vive-focus-3-controllers-not-visible/28158)
**Author:** [@okhoma](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/okhoma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/htc-vive-focus-3-controllers-not-visible/28158 "2023-03-03T14:43:33Z")
Operating system: Windows 10 Slicer version: 4.11.20210226 Expected behavior: Controllers visible during VR session Actual behavior: Controllers not visible, but the ability to interact with the volume is present. He… --- ## [Oculus controller behavior](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/oculus-controller-behavior/27212)
**Author:** [@bap30](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/bap30)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/oculus-controller-behavior/27212 "2023-01-17T12:49:39Z")
Operating system: Windows 10 Family 21H2 Slicer version: 5.2.1 Hello, I’m able to correctly visualize the scene in virtual reality with my oculus quest 2, but my controllers don’t have the expected behavior. The only … [Next page](https://discourse.slicer.org/tag/virtual-reality/101.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=virtual-reality)