Building Digital Twins with Unity and realvirtual.io

Welcome to the realvirtual.io documentation

Welcome to realvirtual.io, the ultimate framework for Automation Concept Design, Simulation, Virtual Commissioning, and 3D Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development based on Unity. We've combined the power of Unity with the flexibility of realvirtual.io to empower you to create stunning 3D models for various destination platforms, including Windows, Linux, MacOS, iOS, Web GL, and Android.

You can check the demo model as a WebGL Build here:

Unity Web Player | realvirtual

Formerly known as Game4Automation, we have rebranded our product to realvirtual.io.

With realvirtual.io you can build models like this:

Digital twin runtime ui

Getting Started

To embark on your realvirtual.io journey, follow these initial steps:

1. Install Unity and realvirtual.io: Refer to the installation instructions for a seamless setup.

2. Explore the Demo Scene: Open the demo scene and run the demo model to get a firsthand look at what you can achieve with realvirtual.io.

3. Model Building Basics: Learn how models are structured and discover the components used in the "How to build models like this" section.

4. Conveyor Motion and Sensor Attachment: Check out the tutorial on making a simple conveyor move and attaching a sensor for interactive functionality.

5. User Interface, Asset Structure, and Physics: Dive into the basics of the User Interface, Asset Structure, and Physics. These are essential aspects covered under the "Basics" section and can be further explored in the demo model.

6. Explore Tutorials and Demos on YouTube: Find more helpful tutorials and demonstrations on our YouTube channel.

Our AI digital twin assistant for GPT4 users

If you are GPT4 user you can use our special training GPT.

ChatGPT - realvirtual.io Digital Twin AssistantChatGPT

realvirtual.io Digital Twin Assistant

realvirtual.io Community on NPM

Join our community on NPM to access additional assets and examples at https://www.npmjs.com/package/com.realvirtual.community. This platform also welcomes you to contribute and share your own assets with fellow realvirtual.io users..

To get support

If you require assistance, encounter a bug, or have specific requests, please utilize our support resources:

• Support Forum: For a collaborative learning experience, visit our support forum at realvirtual.io Forum. Engaging on the public forum allows others to learn alongside you.

For developers

Developing with Unity is a dynamic and thriving experience, supported by an active developer community. Before diving into realvirtual.io specifics, we recommend exploring these valuable resources:

• Unity Documentation: For comprehensive guidance, refer to the Unity documentation.
• Video Tutorials: If you prefer video-based learning, check out Unity's video tutorials.
• Unity Forum: Engage with the Unity community on the Unity Forum to find solutions and insights into game development.
• realvirtual.io Class documentation: https://realvirtual.io/apidoc/namespacerealvirtual.html

After gaining a solid understanding of Unity fundamentals through these resources, consult the "Starting your development" section for crucial information on organizing your project and commencing your own development within realvirtual.io.

Thank you for choosing realvirtual.io as your Automation Concept Design and Simulation solution. We look forward to supporting your creative journey in the world of 3D modeling and virtual commissioning.

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