FAQ - sync1211/owoskin-vrc GitHub Wiki

What are the `.pdb` files included in the download?

PDB files contain additional data about a program to make debugging easier.

These files are not used by the program and can be deleted.

What are the `.json` files that appear in the program's directory?

These files are used to store the programs settings and preferences.

While it is possible to modify them by hand, it is recommended to use the user-interface for configuration instead.

Why does this program display a warning when running as administrator?

While I take great efforts to make this program as secure as possible, VRChat -like any popular online game- has a lot of trolls and bad actors.

To minimize the impact of a potential exploit (like the infamous Log4Shell vulnerability in Java applications), it is recommended to avoid running the program as administrator.

Why can't I choose an OSC a port below 1024?

Only applications running as administrator can receive data on ports below 1024.

This restriction is hard-coded and cannot be bypassed by running the program as administrator.

See Why is it discouraged to run the program as administrator? for more information.

Can I run this program alongside other OWO integrations?

By default, the My OWO App only supports one connection at a time.

However, may be possible to bypass this limit by using OWO Visualizer as middleware

Does this program support Linux?

Unfortunately, OWOVRC is only available as a Windows-Native executable.

However, OWOVRC has been tested to work on Wine 9.18 or later. (YMMV)

See Running on Linux for more details.

Is it possible to package sensation presets for sharing?

Yes! Simply include the oscPresets.json from the application's directory which can be imported via the presets dialog.

For more information see: Importing existing sensation presets

Why does the "Velocity" effect not work when in a vehicle?

Most vehicle implementations do not set the player's velocity values that the effect relies on.

World creators are welcome to update the values themselves or use OWO WorldIntegrator instead.

Why does the program show a warning about a missing file on first startup?

The warning "Failed to load X effect settings: file does not exist" appears on first startup as the settings files have not yet been created.
This warning can safely be ignored.

Does this program work with bHaptics?

OWOVRC cannot send sensations to bHaptics devices.
Avatars set up to work with bHaptics colliders will work in a limited capacity.
For more information refer to: Setting up OWOSuit colliders

Can the avatar prefabs be used with other integrations (e.g. Shadoki)?

While not guaranteed, the prefab from the Avatar Colliders Setup is compatible with Shadoki's integration.