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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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