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This page provides tips for | This page provides some tips for system administrators deploying Verge3D in corporate IT environments, media studios and educational institutions. | ||
== Installing Verge3D for Windows via command line == | == Installing Verge3D for Windows via command line == | ||
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== Using Linux version on Windows / macOS == | == Using Linux version on Windows / macOS == | ||
The Verge3D's '''.xz''' distribution is intended to be installed on Linux/ChromeOS. Still, you can unpack it and use on macOS / Windows as well. To setup the exporter plugins for Blender and Maya, follow the Linux guidelines from the User Manual: | The Verge3D's '''.xz''' distribution is intended to be installed on Linux/ChromeOS. Still, you can unpack it and use on macOS / Windows as well. Basically, '''.xz''' distro is a portable version of Verge3D. | ||
To setup the exporter plugins for Blender and Maya, follow the Linux guidelines from the User Manual: | |||
* [https://www.soft8soft.com/docs/manual/en/blender/Installation.html#installation_linux Verge3D for Blender] | * [https://www.soft8soft.com/docs/manual/en/blender/Installation.html#installation_linux Verge3D for Blender] | ||
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python3 install.py | python3 install.py | ||
== Running App Manager via command line == | |||
See [http://localhost:8668/docs/output/manual/en/introduction/App-Manager.html#From_Command_Line here] for instructions. | |||
== Activating Verge3D via command line == | == Activating Verge3D via command line == | ||
To active Verge3D via command line, send the POST request to the App Manager server, e.g. via cURL: | To active Verge3D via command line, send the POST request to the running App Manager server, e.g. via cURL: | ||
Verge3D for Blender / Verge3D Ultimate: | Verge3D for Blender / Verge3D Ultimate: | ||
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Verge3D for Maya: | Verge3D for Maya: | ||
curl -X POST http://localhost:8670/enterkey -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" -d "key=REPLACE_BY_YOUR_LICENSE_KEY" | curl -X POST http://localhost:8670/enterkey -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" -d "key=REPLACE_BY_YOUR_LICENSE_KEY" | ||
Don't forget that according to Verge3D EULA, you can activate maximum 5 workspaces with a single licensing key. | |||
== Internet resources used == | == Internet resources used == | ||
Though Verge3D can be used without internet connection, in order to use it efficiently, you might need to provide internet access to the following web resources (directly or via VPN): | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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! Host !! Port !! Notes | ! Host !! TCP Port !! Notes | ||
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| www.soft8soft.com || 443 || Downloads, store, forums, online version of User Manual and Developer Reference | | www.soft8soft.com || 443 || Downloads, store, forums, online version of User Manual and Developer Reference | ||
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| cdn.soft8soft.com || 443 || Verge3D Asset Store, Verge3D Network CDN | | cdn.soft8soft.com || 443 || Verge3D Asset Store, Verge3D Network CDN, Electron binaries | ||
|- | |- | ||
| auth.soft8soft.com || 443 || Verge3D Network | | auth.soft8soft.com || 443 || Verge3D Network | ||
|- | |||
| v3d.net || 443 || Verge3D link shortener | |||
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| s3-eu-central-1.amazonaws.com || 443 || Verge3D Network | | s3-eu-central-1.amazonaws.com || 443 || Verge3D Network | ||
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Currently, Verge3D does not support accessing these via Proxy. | Currently, Verge3D does not support accessing these via Proxy. | ||
== See | == Offline operation == | ||
Here are some tips on how to use Verge3D without internet connection (or behind a restrictive corporate firewall). | |||
=== Distros === | |||
These can be freely downloaded by the [https://www.soft8soft.com/get-verge3d/ direct links] and shared on local network or via USB flash drive. No internet connection is needed for license activation. | |||
=== Documentation === | |||
Switch to the local version in [https://www.soft8soft.com/docs/manual/en/introduction/App-Manager.html#settings_ui_tab App Manager settings]. | |||
=== Demos === | |||
ZIP archives for the Asset Store demos can be freely downloaded and installed to the App Manager with a simple drag-and-drop operation. | |||
To find where these ZIPs are located, simply open the required demo in the browser. For example, if the Blender version of the Scooter demo located here: | |||
https://cdn.soft8soft.com/demo/blender/scooter/index.html | |||
the corresponding ZIP archive for that demo is available for download from here: | |||
https://cdn.soft8soft.com/demo/blender/scooter.zip | |||
Similarly to Verge3D distros, the demos can be downloaded beforehand and shared with multiple users via local network or USB flash drive. | |||
=== Electron binaries === | |||
Follow this [https://www.soft8soft.com/docs/manual/en/introduction/Creating-Desktop-Apps.html#no_internet_connection guide]. | |||
== See also == | |||
[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/advanced/deploying_blender.html Deploying Blender in Production] — Blender sysadmin guide. | [https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/advanced/deploying_blender.html Deploying Blender in Production] — Blender sysadmin guide. | ||
[[Category:Tutorials]] | [[Category:Tutorials]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:13, 14 July 2025
This page provides some tips for system administrators deploying Verge3D in corporate IT environments, media studios and educational institutions.
Installing Verge3D for Windows via command line
E.g. if you need to install Verge3D for Blender version 4.9.2, use the following command in the folder where installation distro located (to be run with admin privileges):
verge3d-blender-4.9.2.exe /S
Installing Verge3D for macOS via command line
E.g. if you need to install Verge3D for Maya version 4.10.0, use the following command (no admin privileges needed):
installer -pkg verge3d-maya-4.10.0.pkg -target CurrentUserHomeDirectory
Using Linux version on Windows / macOS
The Verge3D's .xz distribution is intended to be installed on Linux/ChromeOS. Still, you can unpack it and use on macOS / Windows as well. Basically, .xz distro is a portable version of Verge3D.
To setup the exporter plugins for Blender and Maya, follow the Linux guidelines from the User Manual:
Verge3D for 3ds Max is available for Windows only, hence there is no .xz build. You should use Verge3D Ultimate instead and install 3ds Max plugin by following the Configuring Plugin Path Manually guide.
In some situations you might need to automate registering plugins for Blender/3ds Max/Maya. To do so, please read below.
Installing Blender extension manually
On Windows, go to the addons\verge3d\setup inside the Verge3D installation folder, then run:
setupAddon.bat
On macOS / Linux / ChromeOS, go to the addons/verge3d/setup inside the Verge3D installation folder, then run (Python 3 required):
python3 setupAddon.py
Installing 3ds Max plugin manually
On Windows, go to the python\maxPlugin\setup inside the Verge3D installation folder, then run:
regPlugPath.bat
Installing Maya plugin manually
On Windows, go to the maya_plugin\setup inside the Verge3D installation folder, then run:
install.bat
On macOS / Linux, go to the maya_plugin/setup inside the Verge3D installation folder, then run (Python 3 required):
python3 install.py
Running App Manager via command line
See here for instructions.
Activating Verge3D via command line
To active Verge3D via command line, send the POST request to the running App Manager server, e.g. via cURL:
Verge3D for Blender / Verge3D Ultimate:
curl -X POST http://localhost:8668/enterkey -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" -d "key=REPLACE_BY_YOUR_LICENSE_KEY"
Verge3D for 3ds Max:
curl -X POST http://localhost:8669/enterkey -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" -d "key=REPLACE_BY_YOUR_LICENSE_KEY"
Verge3D for Maya:
curl -X POST http://localhost:8670/enterkey -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" -d "key=REPLACE_BY_YOUR_LICENSE_KEY"
Don't forget that according to Verge3D EULA, you can activate maximum 5 workspaces with a single licensing key.
Internet resources used
Though Verge3D can be used without internet connection, in order to use it efficiently, you might need to provide internet access to the following web resources (directly or via VPN):
| Host | TCP Port | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| www.soft8soft.com | 443 | Downloads, store, forums, online version of User Manual and Developer Reference |
| cdn.soft8soft.com | 443 | Verge3D Asset Store, Verge3D Network CDN, Electron binaries |
| auth.soft8soft.com | 443 | Verge3D Network |
| v3d.net | 443 | Verge3D link shortener |
| s3-eu-central-1.amazonaws.com | 443 | Verge3D Network |
Currently, Verge3D does not support accessing these via Proxy.
Offline operation
Here are some tips on how to use Verge3D without internet connection (or behind a restrictive corporate firewall).
Distros
These can be freely downloaded by the direct links and shared on local network or via USB flash drive. No internet connection is needed for license activation.
Documentation
Switch to the local version in App Manager settings.
Demos
ZIP archives for the Asset Store demos can be freely downloaded and installed to the App Manager with a simple drag-and-drop operation.
To find where these ZIPs are located, simply open the required demo in the browser. For example, if the Blender version of the Scooter demo located here:
https://cdn.soft8soft.com/demo/blender/scooter/index.html
the corresponding ZIP archive for that demo is available for download from here:
https://cdn.soft8soft.com/demo/blender/scooter.zip
Similarly to Verge3D distros, the demos can be downloaded beforehand and shared with multiple users via local network or USB flash drive.
Electron binaries
Follow this guide.
See also
Deploying Blender in Production — Blender sysadmin guide.
