In this tutorial, we provide guidance on how to set up P4VFS (Helix Core Virtual File Service) and use Virtual File Sync for Perforce Helix Core version control. Virtual File Sync speeds up sync times significantly for Helix Core users. It works by giving users the option to only sync file metadata on the initial request, then later download the full file content when needed. Virtual File Sync consists of 4 components.

Learn how virtual scouting works with the Unreal Engine Multi-User Editor (Unreal MUE) in this clip from course 6 of Perforce U. The Unreal Engine Multi-User Editor enables more creative and immersive interaction with a digital environment created for a virtual production. Virtual scouting is one example: MUE eliminates the need for creatives doing virtual (VR) scouting to have a mastery of Unreal and its controls.

In this clip from course 7 of Perforce U, learn about the basic workflows involved in 3D art creation and virtual production. Version control is a necessity for VFX artists and designers working across Unreal Engine and digital content creation tools (DCCs) such as Blender, Maya, and Photoshop. See how tools like Helix Core and Helix DAM can work together to help you collaborate on the 3D art files used in your pre-vis and virtual production projects.

Shelving files in Perforce Helix Core allows users to store edits they have made in their changelist without submitting these changes to the stream they are working in. This clip is from course 4 of Perforce U College of Virtual Production, “Perforce Helix Core Advanced Work Principles.” It covers some examples of when you may want to shelve files and the basics of how to shelve files in Perforce Helix Core.

Learn how to use Perforce Helix Core through both Helix Visual Client (P4V) and Unreal Engine. This step-by-step tutorial is provided as a preview of our Perforce U College of Virtual Production training. This clip from course 3 (“Perforce Helix Core Work Principles”) also explains some of the basic principles involved in using Helix Core across different environments.

Learn how to collaborate in Unreal Engine (along with some great best practices) in this clip from course 5 of Perforce U. The majority of the assets used by the Unreal Engine Editor are binary format. Because binary files cannot be merged in the same way that text files can, teams who need to collaborate in Unreal Engine face extra challenges for source control. Course 5, “Merging and Collaborating with Unreal Engine,” also covers getting started with Unreal Engine Multi-User Editor (Unreal MUE), how to resolve merge conflicts between streams in Perforce Helix Core, and more.

Learn how to use the Perforce Helix DAM + Blender integration to version your art assets within Blender. With Helix DAM (digital asset management by Perforce), artists can keep working where they like to work and quickly version art files within their existing tools and workflows. Ready to simplify and secure the creation, review, and versioning of your artists’ and designers’ work?

Simplify and standardize authentication with Helix Authentication Service (HAS). You can integrate certain Perforce products — Helix Core (including clients and plugins), Helix ALM, and Surround SCM — with your organization's Identity Provider (IdP).

This complete guide goes through all the steps of installing your own Helix Core server on AWS using the Enhanced Studio Pack cloud formation template.

What is Perforce Helix Core? Helix Core is the leading version control system for teams who need to accelerate innovation at scale.