BodyMap Tutorials
1. Getting Started

1. Getting Started

MAI
January 18, 2024
3 min read

[fs-toc-h2]Getting Started

Before you start your journey in BodyMap, here are a few things you should know to get started on exploring anatomy in virtual reality (VR).

BodyMap currently supports the following standalone VR headsets and PC VR headsets.

VR Headset Table
BodyMap Standalone VR Headset PC VR Headset
Meta (Oculus) HTC ByteDance Meta (Oculus) HTC ByteDance
BodyMap Personal Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest Pro Focus 3 PICO 4
BodyMap Student Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest Pro Focus 3 PICO 4
BodyMap Instructor Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest Pro Focus 3 PICO 4
BodyMap Pro Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest Pro Focus 3 PICO 4 Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Rift S VIVE Pro, VIVE Cosmos PICO 4

[fs-toc-h2]Install & Launch BodyMap - Personal, Student or Instructor

To install and launch BodyMap Personal, Student or Instructor, follow the steps below:

For Meta Quest VR headsets

Method 1: On Website

Step 1: On your PC, find BodyMap on Meta’s Quest Store:

https://www.meta.com/experiences/5326454217425484/

Step 2: Log in to your Meta account, and click on Get button to add it to your Library

Step 3: Put on your VR headset, and open the Universal Menu

Step 4: Select Apps Library (9-dot icon) in the Universal Menu

Step 5: Select “Not Installed” category from the upper-right drop-down, and click Install on the BodyMap icon.

Step 6: Select BodyMap to launch after the installation is finished

📖Note:
You must add BodyMap to your Library in Step 2 in order to install it directly in your Meta Quest headset.

Method 2: Inside VR

Step 1:  Put on your Quest headset

Step 2: Click on the Oculus button on your right controller to open the Universal Menu

Step 3: Select Oculus Store app in the Universal Menu

Step 4: Search for BodyMap, and click Install on the BodyMap icon

Step 5: Select BodyMap to launch after the installation is finished

📖Note:
You can refer to these guides (video) for details on how to set up your Quest headset. If you have any issue with the headset, please try restart, or restore to factory settings (video).
📖Note:
If you have any issue with the headset, please try 1) restart, and/or 2) restore to factory settings (video).

Method 3: Install.Bat Installation (Windows PC only)

🔔Reminder:
You need to activate the developer mode using your mobile app first to continue the process:

Step 1: Download Application on your mobile  Apple/ Android

Step 2: Make sure your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your headset

Step 3: Start the application, follow the guides below


After you activate the developer mode through your mobile app, you can continue to install:

Step 1: In your headset, go to Settings > Advanced, and turn on “Install unknown apps

Step 2: Install the .zip file to your PC, and unzip it

Step 3: Connect your headset to your Windows PC, allow debugging mode in headset

Step 4: Go back to PC, open the unzipped folder, and run the Install.batch file

Step 5: Wait till the .batch file finished running, and put on your headset

Step 6: In your headset, you can now launch the installed BodyMap in Library

Here's the demo video:

📖Note
You can refer to these guides (video) for details on how to set up your Quest headset. If you have any issue with the headset, please try restart, or restore to factory settings (video).

📖Note
If you have any issue with the headset, please try 1) restart, and/or 2) restore to factory settings (video).

For VIVE Focus 3
HTC Vive Focus 3 VR Headset

Method 1: APK Installation

Step 1: In your headset, go to Settings > Advanced, and turn on “Install unknown apps

Step 2: Install the .zip file to your PC, and unzip it

For Windows PC users:

  • Connect the headset to your PC using a USB-C cable
  • In your headset, select “File transfer” in the Choose USB mode dialogue that pops up
  • On your PC, go to This PC > VIVE Focus 3 > Internal Storage > Download, and copy the .apk file to this folder
  • In your headset, select Storage > File browser > Download. Select the .apk file to install

For Mac PC users:

  • Download and install Android File Transfer
  • Connect the headset to your PC using a USB-C cable
  • In your headset, select “File transfer” in the Choose USB mode dialogue that pops up
  • On your PC, select “Download” folder in the Android file transfer window that pops up
  • Copy the .apk file to this Download folder

Step 3: In your headset, you can now launch the installed BodyMap in Library

Method 2: Install.Bat Installation (Windows PC only)

Step 1: In your headset, go to Settings > Advanced, and turn on “Install unknown apps

Step 2: Install the .zip file to your PC, and unzip it

Step 3: Connect your headset to your Windows PC, open the unzipped folder, and run the Install.batch file

Step 4: Wait till the .batch file finished running, and put on your headset

Step 5: In your headset, you can now launch the installed BodyMap in Library

For PICO 4
PICO 4 VR Headset

Method 1: APK Installation

Step 1: In your headset, go to Settings > Advanced > System, and scroll down to select “About Device”.

Step 2: Click PUI Version 7 times to enable Developer Mode

Step 3: Go back and click Developer options

Step 4: Scroll down and enable USB debugging

Step 5: Install the .zip file to your PC, and unzip it

For Windows PC users:

  • Connect the headset to your PC using a USB-C cable
  • In your headset, select “File transfer” in the Choose USB mode dialogue that pops up
  • On your PC, go to This PC > PICO 4 > Internal Storage > Download, and copy the .apk file to this folder
  • In your headset, select Library > File File Manager > APKs. Select the .apk file to install

For Mac PC users:

  • Download and install Android File Transfer
  • Connect the headset to your PC using a USB-C cable
  • In your headset, select “File transfer” in the Choose USB mode dialogue that pops up
  • On your PC, select “Download” folder in the Android file transfer window that pops up
  • Copy the .apk file to this Download folder
  • In your headset, select Library > File File Manager > APKs. Select the .apk file to install

Step 7: In your headset, you can now go to Library > Unknown to launch the installed BodyMap

Method 2: Install.Bat Installation (Windows PC only)

Step 1: In your headset, go to Settings > Advanced > System, and scroll down to select “About Device”.

Step 2: Click PUI Version 7 times to enable Developer Mode

Step 3: Go back and click Developer options

Step 4: Scroll down and enable USB debugging

Step 5: Install the .zip file to your PC, and unzip it

Step 6: Connect your headset to your Windows PC, open the unzipped folder, and run the Install.batch file

Step 7: Wait till the .batch file finished running, and put on your headset

Step 8: In your headset, you can now go to Library > Unknown to launch the installed BodyMap

[fs-toc-h2]Install & Launch BodyMap - Pro

For Meta Quest VR headsets

Step 1: If you have not already done so, tell us the email address you want to use as your BodyMap account, to create the account

Step 2: On your PC, download and install BodyMap Pro installation file

Step 3: Put on your headset, turn it on and connect it to your PC via Quest Link cable

Step 4: Go to “Quick Settings” in the Universal Menu and select “Quest Link” which will launch Oculus App on your PC. In the Oculus App, you may be asked to log in your Meta account or register.

Step 5: On your PC, choose Link (Cable) as the connection method and click Continue

Step 6: Launch the installed BodyMap Pro, and click Start

Step 7: BodyMap Pro will start streaming in your headset

For VIVE Focus 3

Step 1: If you have not already done so, tell us the email address you want to use as your BodyMap account, to create the account

Step 2: On your PC, download and install BodyMap Pro installation file

Step 3: Put on your headset, turn it on and connect it to your PC via a USB-C cable

Step 4: Make sure your headset and PC are connected to the same network

Step 5: On your PC, download and install Steam, SteamVR and VIVE Business Streaming

Step 6: Open the VIVE Business Streaming app

Step 7: Launch BodyMap Pro, and and click Start

Step 8: In your headset, go to Library, launch VIVE Business Streaming, and select VBS server

Step 9: BodyMap Pro will start streaming in your headset

💡Tip:
You can check out the guide and video for more details.

For PICO 4

Step 1: If you have not already done so, tell us the email address you want to use as your BodyMap account, to create the account

Step 2: On your PC, download and install BodyMap Pro installation file

Step 3: Put on your headset, turn it on, and connect it to your PC via a USB-C cable

Step 4: Make sure your headset and PC are connected to the same network

Step 5: On your PC, download and install Steam, SteamVR and Pico Connect

Step 6: Open the "PICO Connect" app, and choose USB for Connection Mode

Step 7: In your headset, go to Library, select the "PICO Connect" app and the Connect button next to your PC's name on the right

Step 8: On your PC, launch BodyMap Pro, and click Start

Step 9: BodyMap Pro will start streaming in your headset.

💡Tip:
You can check out the website for more details.


[fs-toc-h2]Try BodyMap Personal with Free Trial

You need a BodyMap account to try BodyMap Personal for a 7-day free trial. However, if you are using a Meta Quest headset, as a free-trial user, there is no need to create a BodyMap account.

For Meta Quest VR headsets

If you’re logging into BodyMap for the first time:

Step 1: Put on your headset, and open the Universal Menu

Step 2: Select Apps Library (9-dot icon) in the Universal Menu

Step 3: Select BodyMap from your list of apps to launch

Step 4: In the login screen, select Start 7-day free trial button

Step 5: You will automatically start your 7-day free trial of BodyMap

If you’re logging into BodyMap during free trial:

Step 1: Put on your headset, and open the Universal Menu

Step 2: Select Apps Library (9-dot icon) in the Universal Menu

Step 3: Select BodyMap from your list of apps to launch

Step 4: In the login screen, select Log in with free trial button

Step 5: You will automatically continue your free trial of BodyMap

🔔Reminder:
The “X days left of free trial” message in the upper-right of Lobby shows how many days are left in your free trial period.

For VIVE Focus 3

Step 1: Go to Free Trial page of MAI website

Step 2: Fill out the form, and click on Send button

Step 3: You will receive a Create Your Account email. Click on the link in the email to create your BodyMap account

Step 4: Once you’ve set up your BodyMap account, put on your headset

Step 5: Launch BodyMap, and log in with your BodyMap username and password

📖 Note: If you have not yet installed BodyMap in your Focus 3 headset, please refer to the installation steps above.

For PICO 4

Step 1: Go to Free Trial page of MAI website

Step 2: Fill out the form, and click on Send button

Step 3: You will receive a Create Your Account email. Click on the link in the email to create your BodyMap account

Step 4: Once you’ve set up your BodyMap account, put on your headset

Step 5: Launch BodyMap, and log in with your BodyMap username and password

📖 Note: If you have not yet installed BodyMap in your PICO 4 headset, please refer to the installation steps above.

[fs-toc-h2]Use BodyMap Personal with Subscription

We offer two subscription plans of BodyMap Personal: Annual subscription and Monthly subscription. You need a BodyMap account to use BodyMap as a subscribed (purchased) user.

For Meta Quest VR headsets

If you want to subscribe to BodyMap directly:

Step 1: Go to Pricing page of MAI website

Step 2: Under BodyMap Personal, choose either an annual or monthly plan, and click on Subscribe button

Step 3: You will be asked to enter your payment information. Once the order has been successfully placed, you will receive a notification email.

If you’re on free trial of BodyMap or your free trial expired:

Step 1: Put on your headset, and open the Universal Menu

Step 2: Launch BodyMap in the Apps Library

Step 4: In the login screen, select Log in with free trial button

Step 5: Hover the X days left of free trial or Licensed expired message in the upper-right of Lobby, and click on Click to make a subscription

Step 6: Enter your email, and select the Send button

Step 7: Go to your inbox, and open a subscription email from us

Step 8: Click on Pick Your Plan link to choose your subscription plan

You will be asked to select an annual or monthly subscription plan, and enter your payment information on Stripe to subscribe to BodyMap.

For VIVE Focus 3

If you want to subscribe to BodyMap directly:

Step 1: Go to Pricing page of MAI website

Step 2: Under BodyMap Personal, choose either an annual or monthly plan, and click on Subscribe button

Step 3: You will be asked to enter your payment information. Once the order has been successfully placed, you will receive a notification email.

If you’re on free trial of BodyMap or your free trial expired:

Step 1: Put on your headset, and open Library

Step 2: Launch BodyMap from your list of apps

Step 3: Log in to BodyMap with your BodyMap username and password

Step 4: Hover the X days left of free trial or Licensed expired message in the upper-right of Lobby, and click on Click to make a subscription

Step 5: Go to your inbox, and open a subscription email from us

Step 6: Click on Pick Your Plan link to choose your subscription plan

You will be asked to select an annual or monthly subscription plan, and enter your payment information on Stripe to subscribe to BodyMap.

💡Note: If you have not yet installed BodyMap in your Focus 3 headset, please refer to the installation steps above.

For PICO 4

If you want to subscribe to BodyMap directly:

Step 1: Go to Pricing page of MAI website

Step 2: Under BodyMap Personal, choose either an annual or monthly plan, and click on Subscribe button

Step 3: You will be asked to enter your payment information. Once the order has been successfully placed, you will receive a notification email.

If you’re on free trial of BodyMap or your free trial expired:

Step 1: Put on your headset, and go to Library > Unknown

Step 2: Launch BodyMap

Step 3: Log in to BodyMap with your BodyMap username and password

Step 4: Hover the X days left of free trial or Licensed expired message in the upper-right of Lobby, and click on Click to make a subscription

Step 5: Go to your inbox, and open a subscription email from us

Step 6: Click on Pick Your Plan link to choose your subscription plan

You will be asked to select an annual or monthly subscription plan, and enter your payment information on Stripe to subscribe to BodyMap.

💡 Note: If you have not yet installed BodyMap in your PICO 4 headset, please refer to the installation steps above.
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