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=== Mesh Import ===
=== Mesh Import ===


{{ProjectViewer|NEW August 5th!  -  Project Viewer - Mesh|
{{ColorPanel|NEW August 12th!  -  Beta Viewer - Mesh|
The mesh project viewer has been updated and is now considered to be a Release Candidate!  With this version, you will be able to see and upload meshes in mesh-enabled regions on both the [[Aditi|Aditi Test Grid]] and the [[Main Grid]], Agni.  As befitting a Release Candidate, the default grid for this viewer is Agni; if you wish to continue using mesh on Aditi, please remember that you will need to specify Aditi explicitly.  The number of mesh-enabled regions on the main grid is currently limited, but over the next few weeks we will be enabling mesh support across increasing portions of Agni.  For instructions on getting started with Mesh, FAQs, and relevant articles, see [[Mesh]].
The mesh viewer is now officially in beta!  You can get it from the [http://secondlife.com/support/downloads/ Downloads page of the Second Life website].   
|windows=http://automated-builds-secondlife-com.s3.amazonaws.com/hg/repo/vir-project-1/rev/237585/arch/CYGWIN/installer/Second_Life_2-8-4-237585_Developer_Setup.exe
 
|macintosh=http://automated-builds-secondlife-com.s3.amazonaws.com/hg/repo/vir-project-1/rev/237585/arch/Darwin/installer/SecondLife_2_8_4_237585_DEVELOPER.dmg
This beta viewer is the most stable viewer for interacting with mesh content, and is recommended for most Residents.
|linux=http://automated-builds-secondlife-com.s3.amazonaws.com/hg/repo/vir-project-1/rev/237585/arch/Linux/installer/SecondLife-i686-2.8.4.237585.tar.bz2
 
'''Download location:'''
[http://secondlife.com/support/downloads/ Second Life Viewer downloads page]
}}
}}


{{KBnote|width=90%|'''There are some prerequisites and an upload charge that will be enforced on Agni. For more information, please refer to the wiki: [https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Mesh/Uploading_a_mesh_model Uploading a mesh model].'''}}
{{KBnote|width=90%|There are some prerequisites and an upload charge that will be enforced on Agni. For more information, please refer to the Knowledge Base: [http://community.secondlife.com/t5/English-Knowledge-Base/Uploading-a-mesh-model/ta-p/974185 Uploading a mesh model].}}


{{KBnote|width=90%|'''While the latest Mesh project viewer should work fine in non-mesh-enabled regions, you will be unable to either see or create meshes in those regions.  Meshes in non-mesh regions will display as prims, instead.  For more information, please refer to the [http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Mesh/Why-are-my-Meshes-Showing-up-as-Prims/m-p/985063 Mesh Forum].'''}}
{{KBnote|width=90%|While the Mesh beta viewer should work fine in non-mesh-enabled regions, you will be unable to either see or create meshes in those regions.  Meshes in non-mesh regions will display as prims, instead.  For more information, please refer to the [http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Mesh/Why-are-my-Meshes-Showing-up-as-Prims/m-p/985063 Mesh Forum].}}


{{LatestBuild|Mesh Development|
{{LatestBuild|Mesh Development|

Revision as of 14:52, 12 August 2011


What is an alternate Viewer?

The primary viewer for Second Life is SL Viewer, available on the main Second Life Downloads page. That page also links to the latest Viewer 2 Beta, the version next in line to become the next released Viewer.

The viewers below provide alternate means of accessing Second Life.

KBnote.png Note: If you experience problems using any of the viewers below, you may be asked to try to replicate the problem using the officially supported SL Viewer release.


Second Life Project Viewers

A Second Life Project Viewer is an early release from a Viewer development team that provides a preview of one or more new features. See the linked project pages for the status of the feature and instructions on how to provide feedback based on your use of the feature.


Mesh Import

NEW August 12th! - Beta Viewer - Mesh

The mesh viewer is now officially in beta! You can get it from the Downloads page of the Second Life website.

This beta viewer is the most stable viewer for interacting with mesh content, and is recommended for most Residents.

Download location: Second Life Viewer downloads page


KBnote.png Note: There are some prerequisites and an upload charge that will be enforced on Agni. For more information, please refer to the Knowledge Base: Uploading a mesh model.
KBnote.png Note: While the Mesh beta viewer should work fine in non-mesh-enabled regions, you will be unable to either see or create meshes in those regions. Meshes in non-mesh regions will display as prims, instead. For more information, please refer to the Mesh Forum.


Mesh Development Latest Build

Important Reminder: Development builds are untested, and while they are up-to-the-hour builds of work in progress, they are unsupported and potentially risky to use.

Installers: <project>/latest.html All_Platforms



Second Life Development Viewer

The Second Life Development Viewer is the very latest build of features and fixes that are on the way to being in the next Beta release. Every build of the main development tree is made available for you to try as soon as it's built. The Snowstorm Project page has information on the process of creating these builds and how you can contribute to them as either a developer or a tester.


Latest Development Viewers:
Windows | Macintosh | Linux



Third-Party viewers

Many Second Life developers, outside of Linden Lab, offer customized Second Life viewers. Please note that Linden Lab does not support third-party viewers.

See Third Party Viewer Directory for a listing of third-party viewers created by developers who have certified that they comply with the Policy on Third Party Viewers.

Viewer 1.23

Viewer 1.23, last updated in 2009, is still available.

KBnote.png Note: Viewer 1.23 is no longer under development. Since it was last updated in 2009, there have been many features added to Second Life, some of which will not be available to you using this viewer.

Installers: Windows | Macintosh | Linux
Viewer 1.23 Quickstart Guide

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