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| − | ==Introduction==  | + | == Introduction ==  | 
| − | This is user documentation for OpenSimulator, mainly aimed towards administrators of the system rather than the ultimate end-users who access the environment through a viewer.   | + | This is user documentation for OpenSimulator, mainly aimed towards administrators of the system rather than the ultimate end-users who access the environment through a viewer. If you can't find what you want here you might want to try looking in the [[Developer Documentation]].  | 
For a summary of what features have been implemented in OpenSimulator, please see the [[Feature Matrix]].  | For a summary of what features have been implemented in OpenSimulator, please see the [[Feature Matrix]].  | ||
| − | ==Initial Setup==  | + | == Initial Setup ==  | 
* [[Download]] - Download instructions  | * [[Download]] - Download instructions  | ||
* [[Dependencies]] - The other packages you need to install that OpenSim relies upon  | * [[Dependencies]] - The other packages you need to install that OpenSim relies upon  | ||
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* [[FAQ]] - Frequently Asked Questions  | * [[FAQ]] - Frequently Asked Questions  | ||
| − | ==User Guide==  | + | == User Guide ==  | 
* [[Connecting]] - How to connect a compatible viewer to OpenSim  | * [[Connecting]] - How to connect a compatible viewer to OpenSim  | ||
| − | ==Administrator Guide==  | + | == Administrator Guide ==  | 
* [[Server Commands]] - Commands to control OpenSim  | * [[Server Commands]] - Commands to control OpenSim  | ||
* [[OpenSim.exe Command Line Options]] - Switches when you launch OpenSimulator.  | * [[OpenSim.exe Command Line Options]] - Switches when you launch OpenSimulator.  | ||
| − | * [[  | + | * [[Useful Queries]] - Some useful queries for manipulating the OpenSim database.  | 
* [[Logging]] - Logging in OpenSim  | * [[Logging]] - Logging in OpenSim  | ||
* [[Monitoring]] - Monitoring OpenSim  | * [[Monitoring]] - Monitoring OpenSim  | ||
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* [[Backups]] - How to backup your OpenSim data.  | * [[Backups]] - How to backup your OpenSim data.  | ||
| − | ==Core Features==  | + | == Core Features ==  | 
* [[Feature Matrix]] - Matrix of features currently implemented by OpenSim.  | * [[Feature Matrix]] - Matrix of features currently implemented by OpenSim.  | ||
* [[Scripting Documentation]] - Everything you need to know about OpenSim scripting, and the list of sample scripts  | * [[Scripting Documentation]] - Everything you need to know about OpenSim scripting, and the list of sample scripts  | ||
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* [[Hypergrid]] - Information about how to configure the experimental hypergrid architecture  | * [[Hypergrid]] - Information about how to configure the experimental hypergrid architecture  | ||
* [[GridInfo]] - how to provide information about your grid to smart clients  | * [[GridInfo]] - how to provide information about your grid to smart clients  | ||
| − | * [[PhysicsEngines]]   | + | * [[PhysicsEngines]] — Options for physics engines in OpenSim.  | 
* [[:Category:Tech Reference|Technical Reference]] - Technical Reference Guide  | * [[:Category:Tech Reference|Technical Reference]] - Technical Reference Guide  | ||
| − | ==Optional Features==  | + | == 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.  | * [[Freeswitch Module]] - Using FreeSWITCH for voice in OpenSim.  | ||
* [[Mumble]] - Using Mumble/Whisper for voice in OpenSim.  | * [[Mumble]] - Using Mumble/Whisper for voice in OpenSim.  | ||
| − | * [[Enabling Groups]]   | + | * [[Enabling Groups]] — How to enable creating groups in your regions  | 
| − | ==Experimental Features==  | + | == Experimental Features ==  | 
These are even more alpha than the rest of the code and may not currently work properly.  | These are even more alpha than the rest of the code and may not currently work properly.  | ||
| − | *[[Setting Up Mega-Regions]]  | + | * [[Setting Up Mega-Regions]]  | 
| − | ==RealXtend==  | + | == RealXtend ==  | 
* [[ModRex]] - How to setup the RealXtend server module  | * [[ModRex]] - How to setup the RealXtend server module  | ||
* [[RealXtend Viewer Linux]] - This tutorial describes how to use the RealXtend viewer on Linux, using wine  | * [[RealXtend Viewer Linux]] - This tutorial describes how to use the RealXtend viewer on Linux, using wine  | ||
| − | ==Tutorials==  | + | == Tutorials ==  | 
If you've written a tutorial or guide on this wiki or on an external site, then please feel free to add a link here and/or on more specific topic pages.  | If you've written a tutorial or guide on this wiki or on an external site, then please feel free to add a link here and/or on more specific topic pages.  | ||
| − | ===Platform specific===  | + | === Platform specific ===  | 
* [[Linux Gridserver, the ubuntu way]] the quick and dirty way to install opensim under ubuntu (Linux)  | * [[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)  | * [[Wiimote]] - How to use a wiimote/nunchuk controller with the OpenSim viewer (Linux)  | ||
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* [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!  | * [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===  | + | === Cross-platform ===  | 
* [[Getting Started with Region Modules]] - The Hello World of OpenSim application development  | * [[Getting Started with Region Modules]] - The Hello World of OpenSim application development  | ||
* [[Using L3DT]] - How to create custom terrains  | * [[Using L3DT]] - How to create custom terrains  | ||
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* [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)  | * [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===  | + | === 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.  | * [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==  | + | == Gforge Projects ==  | 
* [[OpenSimSearch]] - Search for your OpenSim  | * [[OpenSimSearch]] - Search for your OpenSim  | ||
* [[ServerStats]] - RRD/Proc serverstats using the OpenSim module for Berlios Serverstats (Linux)  | * [[ServerStats]] - RRD/Proc serverstats using the OpenSim module for Berlios Serverstats (Linux)  | ||
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[[Category:Users]]  | [[Category:Users]]  | ||
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[[Category:Help]]  | [[Category:Help]]  | ||
[[Category:Configuration]]  | [[Category:Configuration]]  | ||
| − | [[Category:  | + | [[Category:Getting Started]]  | 
[[Category:Development]]  | [[Category:Development]]  | ||
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Revision as of 20:18, 3 March 2012
Contents | 
Introduction
This is user documentation for OpenSimulator, mainly aimed towards administrators of the system rather than the ultimate end-users who access the environment through a viewer. If you can't find what you want here you might want to try looking in the Developer Documentation.
For a summary of what features have been implemented in OpenSimulator, please see the Feature Matrix.
Initial Setup
- Download - Download instructions
 - Dependencies - The other packages you need to install that OpenSim relies upon
 - 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
 - Network Settings - NAT, Ports, Services and more.
 - Firewall Settings - Incomplete operating system specific instructions on how to open firewall ports for external OpenSim access.
 - 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
 - Monitoring - Monitoring OpenSim
 - Automating Tasks - How to make administrating a walk in the park
 - 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.
 - Scripting Documentation - Everything you need to know about OpenSim scripting, and the list of sample scripts
 - OpenSim Archives - Loading and saving whole region archives with OpenSim
 - OpenSim Inventory Archives - Loading and saving user inventory items and folders with OpenSim
 - NPC - Use of Non Player Characters (NPCs) in OpenSim, also known as bots.
 - 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.
 - Technical Reference - Technical Reference Guide
 
Optional Features
- AutoBackup - Module for automatically backing up a region to an OAR regularly using a different filename.
 - Freeswitch Module - Using FreeSWITCH for voice in OpenSim.
 - Mumble - Using Mumble/Whisper for voice in OpenSim.
 - Enabling Groups — How to enable creating groups in your regions
 
Experimental Features
These are even more alpha than the rest of the code and may not currently work properly.
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
 
Tutorials
If you've written a tutorial or guide on this wiki or on an external site, then please feel free to add a link here and/or on more specific topic pages.
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)
 - Installing an openSUSE 11.1 Minimal server setup for an OpenSim server - Quick and Dirty setup on an openSUSE 11.1 server
 - Streaming Media in OpenSim
 
- Chapter & Metaverse - Full suite of tutorials, tips and tricks, for the Windows user (Windows) Also very useful for Linux users!
 
Cross-platform
- Getting Started with Region Modules - The Hello World of OpenSim application development
 - Using L3DT - How to create custom terrains
 - Detailed cross-region terrain making - A workflow for creating large cross-region custom terrains
 - How to make a good Terrain (includes 4 programs to use)
 - Japanese Manual for Construction of OpenSim Server System on Linux by NSL (Sorry, Japanese only)
 
Application
- 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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