Quick Start
This guide will help you quickly get started with OVR Overlay Translator.
Installation Steps
1. Purchase and Install
- Visit the Steam Store Page
- Purchase the software
- Find OVR Overlay Translator in your Steam library and click Install
2. Launch SteamVR
Ensure your VR device is properly connected and SteamVR is launched.
3. Launch the Software
Launch OVR Overlay Translator from your Steam library, and the software will automatically integrate with SteamVR.
Basic Operations
Controller Controls
| Operation | Function |
|---|---|
| Bring controller close to ear | Display translation screenshot frame (translation mode must be enabled) |
| Long press trigger for about 1 second | Toggle translation mode on/off |
| Pull trigger | Trigger OCR recognition and translation |
| Flick left joystick | Clear current translation result |
| Hold grip button (when screenshot frame is displayed) | Adjust screenshot frame size (need to enable this feature in overlay settings) |
| Press grip button when operating controller is close to the other wrist | Place translation result to wrist persistent display |
Usage Process
- Launch SteamVR and VR game/application
- Bring any controller close to your head near your ear
- When you see a green rectangle appear, it means you have entered translation preview state
- Move the controller, aim the rectangle at the text area you want to translate, and pull the trigger to trigger translation
- The translation result will be displayed in the scene as a floating VR overlay
- (Optional): Bring the operating controller close to the other wrist (distance less than 0.3 meters), press the grip button, adjust size and position with the joystick, then press the trigger button to fix the translation to the wrist
- If you need to clear floating translations, flick the left or right joystick
- In pre-translation state, long press the trigger for about 1 second to toggle the translation mode switch
Dashboard Settings
You can access the software settings panel through the SteamVR Dashboard:
- Press the system button to open the SteamVR Dashboard
- Find the OVR Overlay Translator icon
- Click to enter the settings interface
Settings Panel Options
| Tab | Function |
|---|---|
| Basic Settings | Translation switch, UI scaling, theme, wrist display switch |
| OCR Settings | Language model, image enhancement, text block merging parameters |
| Translation Settings | Source/target language, translation service configuration |
| Overlay Settings | Display color, position, screenshot frame settings |
| Advanced Settings | CPU/GPU acceleration, debug mode, startup item management |
| Language | Interface display language selection (requires restart to take effect) |
| Help | Quick usage instructions |
| About | Software version, update check, and acknowledgments |
First Use Recommendations
- Select OCR language model: In OCR settings, select the language model that matches the text you want to recognize (such as "Chinese-English-Japanese" or "Korean")
- Set translation language: In translation settings, select source language (optional "Auto-detect") and target language
- Adjust screenshot frame: As needed, adjust the default position and size of the screenshot frame in overlay settings
- Select translation service: Built-in mode can be used directly; if you need higher quality or custom services, you can configure API keys in custom mode