User Documentation

2011-07-09T11:12:29Z

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==Initial Setup==
* [[Download]] - Download instructions
* [[Dependencies]] - The other packages you need to install that OpenSim relies upon
* [[Firewall Settings]] - How to enable the viewers to access OpenSim inside firewalls
* [[Build Instructions]] - How to build and compile OpenSim from source
* [[Configuration]] - How to configure OpenSim so you can get the server up and running
* [[Configuring Regions]] - More details on configuring regions in Regions.ini
* [[Configuring Simulator Parameters]] - More details on the structure and configuration simulator parameters after the initial setup.
* [[Database Settings]] - Detailed configurations to connect to your database
* [[Upgrading]] - How to upgrade your OpenSim version so that you can use your existing data
* [[Troubleshooting]] - How to trouble shoot your OpenSim installation.
* [[Tips]] - Useful tips from users like you
* [[OpenSim Graphics]] - Graphics that can be used on OpenSimulator websites, viewer login pages or products.
* [[FAQ]] - Frequently Asked Questions

==User Guide==
* [[Connecting]] - How to connect a compatible viewer to OpenSim

==Administrator Guide==
* [[Server Commands]] - Commands to control OpenSim
* [[OpenSim.exe Command Line Options]] - Switches when you launch OpenSimulator.
* [[Useful_Queries]] - Some useful queries for manipulating the OpenSim database.
* [[Logging]] - Logging in OpenSim
* [[Automating Tasks]] - How to make administrating a walk in the park
* [[Network Settings]] - NAT, Ports, Services and more...
* [[RemoteAdmin]] - Using the XMLRPC administration interface for executing commands remotely
* [[RestConsole]] - Using the remote console.
* [[Performance]] - How to tweak OpenSim's performance
* [[Console-less OpenSim]] - How to run OpenSim without console
* [[Backups]] - How to backup your OpenSim data.

==Core Features==
* [[Feature Matrix]] - Matrix of features currently implemented by OpenSim.
* [[LSL_Status]] - LSL functions status.
* [[OpenSim Archives]] - Loading and saving whole region archives with OpenSim
* [[Inventory Archives|OpenSim Inventory Archives]] - Loading and saving user inventory items and folders with OpenSim
* [[Custom Libraries]] - Describes how to add custom content to your OpenSim server
* [[IRCBridgeModule]] - A core OpenSim module for integrating IRC with a simulator.
* [[Hypergrid]] - Information about how to configure the experimental hypergrid architecture
* [[GridInfo]] - how to provide information about your grid to smart clients
* [[PhysicsEngines]] — Options for physics engines in OpenSim.
* [[Scripting Documentation]] - Everything you need to know about OpenSim scripting, and the list of sample scripts
* [[:Category:Tech Reference|Technical Reference]] - Technical Reference Guide

==Optional Features==
* [[Feature_Proposals/AutoBackup|AutoBackup]] - Module for automatically backing up a region to an OAR regularly using a different filename.
* [[Freeswitch Module]] - Using FreeSWITCH for voice in OpenSim.
* [[Enabling Groups]] — How to enable creating groups in your regions

==Experimental Features==
*[[Setting Up Mega-Regions]]

==How To==
* [[Streaming Media in OpenSim]]

==RealXtend==
* [[ModRex]] - How to setup the RealXtend server module
* [[RealXtend Viewer Linux]] - This tutorial describes how to use the RealXtend viewer on Linux, using wine
* [[Naali Viewer Linux]] - Describes how to compile the Naali viewer on a Kubuntu system

==Tutorials==
===Platform specific===
* [[Linux Gridserver, the ubuntu way]] the quick and dirty way to install opensim under ubuntu (Linux)
* [[Wiimote]] - How to use a wiimote/nunchuk controller with the OpenSim viewer (Linux)
* [[Cacti]] - Generate Serverstats using the Cacti-Tool and SNMP (Linux)
* [http://sunredbeach.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=opensim:minimal-server Installing an openSUSE 11.1 Minimal server setup for an OpenSim server] - Quick and Dirty setup on an openSUSE 11.1 server

* [http://chapter-and-metaverse.blogspot.com Chapter & Metaverse] - Full suite of tutorials, tips and tricks, for the Windows user (Windows) Also very useful for Linux users!

===Cross-platform===
* [[OSGrid Region Registration]] - Describes how to link your region into OS-Grid
* [[Getting Started with Region Modules]] - The Hello World of OpenSim application development
* [[Building a bot]] - Getting started with bot design using libomv from the client side.
* [[pCampBot]] - Physical OpenSim bots
* [[Using L3DT]] - How to create custom terrains
* [[Detailed cross-region terrain making]] - A workflow for creating large cross-region custom terrains
* [http://update.multiverse.net/wiki/index.php/About_Terrain How to make a good Terrain (includes 4 programs to use)]
* [http://www.nsl.tuis.ac.jp/xoops/modules/d3downloads/index.php?page=singlefile&cid=8&lid=22 Japanese Manual for Construction of OpenSim Server System on Linux] by NSL (Sorry, Japanese only)

===Application===
* [http://www.scribd.com/doc/57959626/OpenSimulator-School-Quick-Start-Guide David W. Deeds' OpenSimulator School Quick Start Guide] - David W. Deeds' OpenSimulator School Quick Start Guide courtesy of Changchun American International School. Has lots of useful and interesting info, including lesson plans.

==Gforge Projects==
* [[OpenSimSearch]] - Search for your OpenSim
* [[ServerStats]] - RRD/Proc serverstats using the OpenSim module for Berlios Serverstats (Linux)

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