Introduction

Provides a way to project any current NavVis device screen wirelessly for a presentation or troubleshooting.

Procedure

1 Connect your NavVis device to the internet

• This can be done preferably via the Ethernet port.

• Alternatively, Wi-Fi can be used following these instructions: https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/how-to-connect-your-navvis-vlx-to-wi-fi-from-ubuntu.

• If connected via Wi-Fi, open a terminal and enter the command “navvis-mapping-ui -wf“ before proceeding. This ensures that WiFi remains connected when the Mapping UI is reopened.

• The NavVis device and the computer in use must be connected to the same internet network.

• Note: If connected via Wi-Fi, open a terminal and enter the command “navvis-mapping-ui -wf“ before proceeding, this ensures that Wi-Fi remains connected when the Mapping UI is reopened.

• Note: The NavVis device and the computer being used must be connected to the same internet network.

2 Exit the Mapping UI

• Click the “Exit” button in the settings page of the Mapping UI. This takes you to the Ubuntu home screen

3 Turn on screen sharing

• Optionally, a keyboard or mouse may be connected to the device to eliminate the need for the small display and make the setup easier.

• From the VLX

  • Open the settings app.

  • Select Sharing from the left hand menu, ensure the sharing icon is toggled on and click Screen sharing.

  • Toggle on Screen sharing.

  • Connect via your computer.

• From the MLX.

  • Open the settings app.

  • Click Sharing from the left hand menu and select Remote Desktop.

  • Click the check box Enable Legacy VNC Protocol.

  • Connect via your computer.

4 Connect via VNC on your computer

• Linux

  • Download any VNC client (Tested on Remmina).

  • Add a new VNC connection using the Serial number of your device as the Server then click Connect.

  • Enter the password (Should be “mapper” if the password on the device is unchanged).

  • Connection established.
    

• MacOS

  • Download any VNC client (Tested on VNC connect).

  • Add a new VNC connection using the Serial number of your device as the Server the click Connect.

  • Enter the password (Should be “mapper” if the password on the device is unchanged).

  • Click Continue on the security pop-up.

  • Connection established.
    

• Windows

  • Download any VNC client (Tested on TightVNC).

  • Add a new VNC connection using the Serial number of your device as the Server then click Connect.

    

  • Enter the password (Should be “mapper” if the password on the device is unchanged).

  • Click OK.

    

  • Connection established.