The software installation process will require access to an internet connection, but the general operation of the Genesis software does not require any internet connection.
Installation
Install Ubuntu 22.04.5:
- Download the ISO file from here
- Back up any existing data and note down any custom settings you have configured, as the installation process will require you to erase your disk.
- Follow the installation process
Install Nvidia drivers:
- Go to Apps and search for
Additional Drivers
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Locate the section relating to your installed GPU
- Tick the 'NVIDIA driver metapackage from Nvidia driver 580.
- NOT the 'NVIDIA Server driver metapackage from Nvidia driver 580 server'
- Click Apply Changes
- Reboot the server
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Install the Genesis Application & local mocap engines:
- Open a terminal window and enter the following commands:
wget -qO- <https://aptrepo.move.ai/install.sh> | sudo bash
- Reboot the server
Requesting a Genesis license from Move AI
To gain access to processing on the application, you will need to generate a license request via the Genesis application. This will provide you with a unique JSON file which we require to provide you with a license.
For instructions on how to request your license, please refer to the Activating the License knowledge base article.