Tools for visionOS development
To install the visionOS development system, you only need to download the optional visionOS simulator when installing Xcode. Otherwise, you can go to Xcode | Settings and select the Platforms tab. The following screenshot shows the Platforms tab in the Xcode preferences:
Figure 16.1 – Verifying that the visionOS platform is installed
If visionOS has not been downloaded already, it will show a GET button next to its size. The visionOS simulator download is around 7 GB in size, in addition to Xcode itself. A visionOS application can contain one or more windows, spaces, and volumes. Let’s understand these further:
- visionOS windows are SwiftUI scenes that can contain traditional 2D views and controls. They appear as floating 2D windows.
- visionOS volumes can add 3D depth and are SwiftUI scenes that include 3D content made with RealityKit or Unity, creating user experiences that can be viewed from any...
