NVIDIA Omniverse: What Developers Need to Know About Migration Away From Launcher
NVIDIA Omniverse Migration Away From Launcher
Introduction
NVIDIA is deprecating the Omniverse Launcher on Oct. 1 to create a more developer-centric platform. This move aims to provide a more open, integrated, and efficient development experience.
Direct Access to Resources
Developers can now directly access Omniverse SDKs, APIs, and services via GitHub and NVIDIA’s NGC Catalog, streamlining access to essential tools and resources.
Where to Find Essential Resources
- Omniverse Kit, apps, samples, tools, and templates: Available on GitHub or the NGC Catalog.
- USD Connectors: Available in the NGC Catalog.
- Omniverse Extensions: Available from vendor websites, including the NVIDIA OpenUSD Ecosystem Catalog.
- Content and assets: Accessible on NVIDIA Documentation Hub.
- Nucleus Workstation: Users can migrate to the Enterprise Nucleus Server from the NGC Catalog for non-production use.
- Nucleus Workstation cache: Users can migrate to Hub Workstation Cache, also available on the NGC Catalog.
Migration Steps
- Review the Omniverse legacy tools page for transition details: Legacy Tools Page.
- Uninstall Omniverse Launcher following the provided documentation.
- Reach out on the NVIDIA Omniverse Forum or Discord for assistance.
By following these steps, developers can smoothly transition away from the Omniverse Launcher and continue leveraging NVIDIA Omniverse resources for their development needs.