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You should see in the terminal window \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcOpenVR \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 reported just after the line about 3D input device.  4. Ensure that EnSight\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s main window is STILL on your primary monitor (you should not see the GUI in the headset\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 if you do, move the EnSight GUI back to your main monitor screen).  5. Load up a model (I suggest loading the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcShuttle with Traces\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 from the Welcome Screen). Once loaded, you should then see the Shuttle in your headset.  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