VR Mirror Standard Output

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Hello!

I’m wondering if there is a way to make the VR mirror on the PC output to fullscreen without distortion. ie. I’m aware of these commands:

1. HMD mirror mode 0': default
2. HMD mirror mode 1': Undistorted stereo
3. HMD mirror mode 2' : Undistorted single eye
4. 'HMD mirror 960x1080' : sets mirror window to desired dimensions

What i essentially want it what HMD mirror mode 2 provides, but without the distortion. Just basically having the mirror look like a regular game preview, whilst the Oculus still previews as normal.

Thanks

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An answer to this would be great.

For now, I’m recording with OBS on hmd mirror mode 2, I up the resolution via r.SetRes xx, then bring into After Effects to downscale width by 50% (thus removing the lame stretch). This leaves me with a square aspect ratio, so then I crop to get a nice 16:9 ratio. Unfortunately I naturally lose resolution through this process, and end up with a ‘zoomed in’ perspective because of the crop.

NOT ideal. Could anyone shed light on their processes? <3

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For an art installation I’m trying to achieve the same. Have you found a solution ?

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Hi all,

As of yet I’m still unable to find a solution to this. If anyone has any info, please let us know.

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I would also like to know if this can be done. Has anyone had any suggestions yet?

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Ive seen the Showdown VR Demo shows the Undistorted Single view on the user’s second monitor (when using the Showdown Template in Unreal 4.10).
I dont know how Epic did that. Has anyone found the answer?

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Just to update this thread since it is a top google search result:
I believe this is working properly in Unreal 4.11 and the Oculus DK2.

I have added 2 console commands to the Main level blueprint (see screenshot).
I have also the resolution of my game preview window (in the editor settings) to 1080x1080. Any square aspect ratio can be used. This way the single-view will not be distorted.

If anyone has any further tips please do post them here!

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In Unreal 4.12 there is a new mirror mode. This produces an undistored full screen output with a minimal circular black section on the sides.

Console command:
HMD mirror mode 4

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mirror mode 4 is great, however I have another problem now.

On my machine calling any “HMD mirror mode” command stops any mirroring, both in editor and in build.
However it works perfectly fine after moving project/build to different machine.
I need to remove Saved folder to restore it.
Did anyone have that issue?

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When I set the mode to 4 my mirror window freezes by enabling stereo. Do you have the same issue ? It also changes my display (I have a wide view) in my headset which is obviously not the expected result.

EDIT: I’m using HTC Vive

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Here, too.
As soon as I enter “HMD mirror mode” into the console screen goes black/freezes.

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Solved: HMD mirror mode command works only with Oculus

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Type "hmd mirror ". Number is mode.

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Thanks that helps for the Oculus, but has anyone managed to get this working on VIVE?

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I also am working with a Vive and the mirror window is now stuck as black even if I remove the console command. Any help is real appreciated :slight_smile:

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@michaelwbell - If I could, I would hand you a Virtual Beer. Thx for this

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Thank you very much!