In Experience mode, you can freely explore the test scene in your own time.
With a connected HMD, Experience mode is a great way to see the quality of the VR experience on the system with your own eyes. VR headsets use clever techniques to compensate for missed frames and low frame rates. Even when the benchmark shows that the average frame rate is below the target, you may be surprised by the quality of the experience in Experience mode.
You can press the Space bar or gamepad button to toggle a flashlight on and off. The flashlight effect cannot be compensated for by asynchronous time warp or other techniques, making it a good tool for judging performance.
On the Custom Run screen, you can change the rendering resolution and other settings to make the scene more or less demanding. This is a great way to see how performance affects your personal VR experience.
In desktop mode, Experience mode runs on your monitor. Take your time and enjoy exploring the scene.
Controls
Press the Esc key to end the Experience and return to the application.
HTC Vive
Action | Vive controller |
|---|---|
| Flashlight on/off | Touchpad button |
Oculus Rift
| Action | Keyboard option 1 | Keyboard option 2 | Gamepad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move | WASD + QE | Arrows + PageUp/Dn | Left stick |
| Flashlight on/off | Space | Return | A button |
| Reset camera | R | R | X button |
Monitor
| Action | Keyboard option 1 | Keyboard option 2 | Gamepad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look | Mouse | Mouse | Right stick |
| Move | WASD + QE | Arrows + PageUp/Dn | Left stick |
| Flashlight on/off | Space | Return | A button |