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OpenXR Switcher

Easily switch between OpenXR runtimes and toggle layers


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Description

Reads the Windows registry which OpenXR runtimes/layers are installed, checks if these .json descriptor files are really present (or stale) and lets you enable/disable them quickly.

(-> A PC restart is not required, as those keys are read on VR launch)

Getting Started

Dependencies

  • Windows 7, 10, 11
  • for whatever reasons, Visual Studio no longer creates a stand-alone, all-in-one EXE, so the .Net Runtime has to be installed
  • .NET 6.0 Runtime
  • !! REQUIRES ADMIN RIGHTS !! (-> the reg keys are located in HKLM!)

Installing

  • no installation needed
  • just unzip and start the EXE

HowTo - GUI

  • if runtimes or layers are not found, they are displayed with an italic font on a yellowish background
  • the active runtime and any activated layer will have a green background
  • otherwise, the background will be red
  • the runtime can be switched to any inactive one
  • layers can be en-/disabled as needed (I've added clearer names for known layers like OpenKneeboard)
  • all titles can be renamed to ones liking

HowTo - CLI

  • the program can also be started via CMD and will let you switch to another runtime without starting the GUI:

  • "OpenXR Switcher.exe" /h

  • you don't need to specify the exact JSON file name (eg. "steamxr_win64.json"), but some text that can be found

  • like: "OpenXR Switcher.exe" steam

  • or: "OpenXR Switcher.exe" steamvr

Errors

  • if the registry key (HKLM\SOFTWARE\Khronos) cannot be found or written to, you'll get an error message and the program will quit

Version History

  • 1.2.2
    • fixed bug, when no custom name has been set yet
    • added: open with last window size
  • 1.2.1
    • add version information to the title
  • 1.2
    • added Rename function, that allows for custom names
    • these are added to the local users registry (HKCU\Software\Hotshot\OpenXRSwitcher)
  • 1.1
    • added Refresh button
    • added recognized layers
  • 1.0
    • initial release

License

This project is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE v3 - see the LICENSE.txt file for details

Acknowledgments

Inspiration (as well as some icons^^) from this awesome dude: