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|launcher| Overview
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The |launcher_long| is your first step into the Omniverse.  Giving you immediate access to all the apps, connectors and other downloads the |launcher| is your gateway to the Omniverse. You can download the launcher `here <https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/omniverse/download/>`__.

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    :alt: Omniverse Launcher Screenshot

Quick Access to Omniverse Apps
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With an intuitive Interface, |launcher_short| allows a lightning quick experience for opening Omniverse Apps.

Updating Made Easy
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Staying current is easy with Omniverse Apps and Connectors.  The |launcher_short| provides all you need to download, install, and update Omniverse Apps and Connectors through an elegant user interface. 

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    :alt: Omniverse Launcher interface

When you see a green bell icon next to an app, that means a new version is available. Click the hamburger icon next to "Launch" to open the version dropdown, then click the green "Install/bell icon" to install the latest version. 

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    :alt: Omniverse Launcher new app version alert

Learning Content
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With quick easy access links, the |launcher_short| puts all the help you need front and center.  Learn via video tutorials, documentation or other Omniverse users on the Omniverse Forums.  Whatever way you wish to learn, |launcher_short| makes available.

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    :alt: Learning content inside the Omniverse Launcher

Get Connected
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Entering the Omniverse is much easier when you do so through tools you are already familiar with.  |launcher_short| offers quick access to download and install Omniverse Connectors.  These Connectors allow applications like Maya, 3Ds-Max, Revit and many other DCC Applications to contribute to an Omniverse project.