Network Client device
 
 
 

Add the Network Client device to connect MotionBuilder to another computer that has MotionBuilder running with a Network Server device.

Network Client device

Once the Network Client device is added, you can use devices from other MotionBuilder applications running Network Servers. See Connecting to a network server, and Network Client device settings for more information.

Connecting to a network server

To connect to a network server:

  1. In the Network Client device settings, enter the IP address of the server and click Online.

If the connection is successful, the Online indicator turns yellow and the message “Server found” appears in the Device information area.

To connect to more than one device:

  1. Create a separate Network Client for each device you want to use.

Network Client device settings

This topic explains the options in the Network Client device area and their uses.

Option Description
Server IP address Address of the machine running MotionBuilder with the Network Server device.
Browse devices Click to view a list of all the devices added to the MotionBuilder Network Server.
Device menu Click Browse devices to list all the Network Server’s devices in this menu. Select the device to which you want to connect this Network Client.
Connect Device Connects the device selected in the Device menu to the Network Client.
Reset Re-establishes the connection. (Click Reset if you lose the connection.)