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# OpenXR

This is a quick tutorial on how get up and running using the OpenXR template in UE4 and UE5.

​NOTE: If you're using UE5 then follow this tutorial in UE4. 27 then upgrade the project to UE5. A native UE5 tutorial will come shortly!

Import Essential Hands into the OpenXR template project.

![](/files/qhjqkCh6Z9qNfyTY7XLi)

Replace the VR Template VRPawn reference with the one provided.

![](/files/YTG2VnaUJLqM0I07ERv2)

**If prompted** replace Anim BP skeleton. The animations in the animation folder might also need the skeleton replaced if prompted.

![](/files/yzOQaSCXvyhOgnIVONal)

If you find the hands are in an awkward position move hands into place that's more fitting.

![](/files/bBclLJi8oYuibLcZy9n9)

Now you can change skeletal mesh to whichever hand you want!

![](/files/GAGNADA0Hqevc5y8S4tr)

Done!


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