How to install Modelbench Community Build on a Chromebook

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Installing Modelbench Community Build on a Chromebook

In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Modelbench Community Build on your Chromebook. Modelbench is a powerful 3D modeling tool, and with this Community Build version, you can harness its capabilities right on your Chromebook.

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically designed for Chromebooks with an Intel or AMD CPU that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with an ARM64 architecture CPU.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, ensure that you have Linux Apps enabled on your Chromebook. If you haven't done this yet, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your Chromebook's System Settings
  2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" section on the left panel
  3. Under the Developer section, choose "Set up Linux"
  4. Follow the prompts to turn on Linux

Once you have Linux Apps enabled, we can proceed with the installation of Modelbench Community Build.

Installation Process

We'll be using Wine to run Modelbench on your Chromebook. Wine is a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Linux systems. Here are the steps to install Wine and Modelbench:

  1. Open a terminal from your menu
  2. Run the following commands one by one:
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
wget -nc https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key && sudo apt-key add winehq.key
echo "deb https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/debian/ bookworm main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/wine_chrome_os_made_simple.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable winbind
winecfg
wget https://communitybuild.netlify.app/builds/Modelbench_CB%20v1.0.0.zip
unzip Modelbench_CB\ v1.0.0.zip 
wine Modelbench\ CB.exe

Let's break down what these commands do:

  • The first command enables 32-bit architecture support, which is necessary for Wine.
  • The next two commands add the Wine repository to your system.
  • We then update the system repositories and install Wine along with its dependencies.
  • The 'winecfg' command sets up the Wine configuration.
  • Finally, we download and unzip Modelbench, then use Wine to run it.

After running these commands, Modelbench Community Build should be installed and ready to use on your Chromebook.

Running Modelbench

To launch Modelbench in the future, you'll need to use the terminal and run the following command:

wine Modelbench\ CB.exe

This command tells Wine to run the Modelbench executable file.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation or while running Modelbench, here are a few tips:

  • Ensure your Chromebook's software is up to date
  • Check that you have sufficient storage space available
  • If a command fails, try running it again or rebooting your Chromebook
  • For graphics-related issues, you may need to adjust Wine's graphics settings using the 'winecfg' command

If you're still experiencing problems, don't hesitate to reach out for help. You can leave a comment on our YouTube video, and we'll be happy to assist you.

Additional Resources

For more information and support, check out these resources:

We hope this guide helps you successfully install and run Modelbench Community Build on your Chromebook. Happy modeling!

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