The 3D DAM & AR Viewer empowers you to easily store, organize and share 3D models, automating workflows with your team and external 3D partners.
This is a comprehensive guide on how to use it.
Summary
1. Asset library
Inside the asset library you can find all the approved 3D models, ready to be shared and published.
Tabs
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Click on 3D models to have an overview of all the uploaded and approved 3D models.
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Select Gif to access all the gifs generated from the 3D models in the gallery. They can be visualized and downloaded.
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Click on Video to access all the videos generated from the 3D models in the gallery. They can be visualized and downloaded.
Filters
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Tags includes all the tags used to categorize the 3D models in the gallery.
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Project Type is used to filter the 3D models generated for Viewer, Customizer, Configurator or Demo
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You can use the bar Search 3D to search and find a specific product name/SKU code.
1.1 Add a product
If you want to add a product, go to 3D DAM & AR Viewer back-office, click on Add and select:
- Order your custom 3D model: if you request a 3D modeling estimate for 3D / AR Viewer, 3D Product Configurator or Visual Product Customizer.
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Upload 3D model: if you upload your 3D files for the 3D/AR Viewer in GLB format, specifying:
- Product name (mandatory)
- Product SKU (mandatory)
- Import a GLB format 3D file
- Import a HDR format file (to insert a custom environment map)
- Import a preview image for the 3D file (if not uploaded, it will be automatically generated)
Once you confirm, the product can be found in the Asset library section within a few minutes, along with its preview image.
1.2 View product and adjust settings
By clicking on the single 3D model, you can visualize, rotate and zoom in on every detail of your 3D model.
You will also have the following options:
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Product Info |
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Virtual Try On |
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Settings |
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Full Screen View |
Share and embed the 3D / AR Viewer
The integration can be carried out via:
Link
Simply copy and paste the link wherever you want. From that link, your customers will be able to open the 3D / AR Viewer.
You will also find a QR Code which works in the same way as the link.
Iframe
You can generate an iframe for your 3D / AR Viewer by setting your custom size for it. Simply copy the HTML code and paste it on your own assets to directly show the 3D / AR Viewer with no need for any button or link to open it.
Share Button
In this section, you can generate a button that can be placed on your pages or other assets to let your customers launch the 3D / AR Viewer.
Zakeke gives you all the tools to create the button as you prefer with your custom texts, colors, and borders.
Below the button preview, there is the HTML Selector.
If you need to place the button in a specific position in your HTML page, you can simply write the future container of your button's ID or Class name in the HTML selector text area.
In this way, when you copy and paste the button link, it will place itself exactly in the container you need it into.
Otherwise, if you don't have a specific container for your button, you can leave the HTML selector empty.
These three checkboxes let you decide which icons will be shown in the 3D product view.
Product Info
In this section you can find informations about your 3D model (e.g.: Product SKU).
Virtual Try On
Through the Virtual Try On feature you can enable customers to virtually try on your products. Please check all the details about this solution here.
Settings
You can click on the icon to edit the following settings groups:
- General: the general parameters groups settings that affect the overall appearance. These include background activation, background color and tone mapping.
- Environment: the environment parameters control the virtual surroundings in which the 3D model is displayed
- Lights: the lights parameters manage the lighting setup within the 3D scene. Options include lights activation, intensity and position regulation.
- Camera: the camera parameters define how the user views the 3D model. This includes settings like camera position and auto rotation.
- Shadows: the shadows parameters deal specifically with how shadows are rendered in the scene. Key settings include shadow size, blur and color.
- AR: the AR (Augmented Reality) parameters impact the view of 3D models in augmented reality.
- Model: the model parameters focus on the properties and position of the 3D model itself.
Save Settings
After you have adjusted the parameters to suit your preferences, it is essential to save your settings by clicking on the SAVE SETTINGS button.
Full Screen View
Once you click on the icon, a public link opens in a new tab and you can access the 3D / AR Viewer in full screen, with the possibility to zoom the product in and out.
To experience AR, click on the iconand choose between iOS and Android to get the QR code to be scanned.
1.3 Editing/Deleting a product
Edit and Delete features are available inside the product page.
Edit
With the Edit feature, you can upload a different GLB file, change the environment of the 3D scene and update the preview image of the 3D model.
Note
If you change the GLB file of a product, it is recommended to delete the old preview image and click on "Confirm". A preview image of the new 3D model will be automatically generated within a few seconds.
Alternatively you can manually upload a custom preview image.
Delete
Using the Delete feature, you can permanently remove unwanted assets, keeping your asset library organized, with confirmation prompt for added security.
Warning
This action is irreversible, so please confirm carefully before deleting any products.
1.4 Generating GIFs and Videos
This chapter will guide you through generating GIFs and videos for individual products and in bulk, streamlining content creation and saving valuable time.
Generating GIF or video for a single product can be done by clicking on the icon located at the bottom right of the product card:
Generating GIFs and Videos can be also done in Bulk by selecting multiple products and clicking on "GIF/VIDEO"
In both cases you will be asked to define these parameters:
- Width: set the width of the frame in pixels (height will be adjusted automatically)
- Frame rates
- Duration: set the duration of the video in seconds
- Vertical offset from the center of the object
- Zoom factor of the object
- Background color of the gif/video
- Check GIF, VIDEO or both to choose the type of media you want to generate
Click on Submit to start the generation process. In a few minutes, GIFs and Videos will be available in the respective sections.
2. Projects
All the products that are undergoing the 3D modeling process can be found in this section.
Filters
- Requests: select a request number to display the related 3D models
- Project Type (Viewer, Customizer, Configurator, Demo)
- Requested State (Draft, Open Request, Check References, Work in Progress, 3D Review, Approved)
- Tags (tags used to categorize the 3D models)
- Search 3D
- Click on the round arrow icon to reset all filters
Fields
In the table you can find the preview image of the product to be modeled, the product name and the product SKU. You can monitor:
- Preview
- Product (Name/Sku)
- Status (Draft, Open Request, Check References, Work in Progress, 3D Review, Approved)
- Estimated Start / Finish dates
- Deadline
- Days
- Project Type (Viewer, Customizer, Configurator, Demo): each of them can be identified by a specific icon
- Tags (to view assigned tags or create/assign new tags)
Click on the preview image to explore the product page with the photo reference (on the left) and the 3D model (on the right).
Looking at the top of the page you can monitor the status of the model (Draft, Open Request, Check References, Work in Progress, 3D Review, Approved).
- Draft : temporary status, pending planning
- Open Request: the reference images and files required for modeling have been uploaded and you asked for the 3D modeling service
- Check References: intermediate state to check the files you uploaded
- Work in Progress: 3D modeling process has started
- 3D Review: the 3D model is ready and you can start reviewing it
- Approved: the 3D model has been approved and published in the Asset library
Each 3D model is equipped with its Product Info (product SKU and dimensions). You can also add notes to streamline the 3D modeling process.
All along the 3D modeling process, you can always update images or .zip attachments.
Once the 3D model has been reviewed, you can click on Approved to find the model in the Asset library, ready to be published
You can eliminate the product, by clicking on Delete Product.
3. Requests for services
In this section you can ask for your 3D modeling estimates.
Click on Add Request and choose the type of service that is most suitable for your 3D project: 3D / AR Viewer, 3D Product Configurator, Visual Product Customizer.
You can filter your requests by:
- Request status (Open Request, Quote, Accepted, Rejected)
- Project type (3D / AR Viewer, 3D Product Configurator, Visual Product Customizer)
Quotations details include the following fields:
- Requests Nr.
- Nr. products requested
- Requests status
- Creation date
- Project Type
- Quotation (PDF)
- Action
3.1 Add products
Click on Add products to insert product details required for modeling, specifying:
- Product SKU
- Product Name
- Notes
- Dimensions of the product (Width, Height, Length)
- Upload Reference images
- Tags (find or create a tag)
- Upload Zip
- Delete or Add more products icons
Once you have finished, click on the button Request quote to send a new request for quotation.
You will find these product SKUs under Projects.
Note: you can always add new products to a request, until you receive a quotation.
3.2 Quotations
Once a quotation is issued, you can view it by clicking on the quotation file.
You can accept or reject a quotation by clicking on the buttons in the Action column.
Please note that the 3D modeling process will not start until the quotation is accepted.
4. Analytics
You are empowered to monitor the performance of each product in terms of views from desktop or mobile devices (Android, iOS), both in 3D and in AR, during a specific period of time.
5. 3D DAM & AR Viewer Pro Features Add-on
The 3D DAM & AR Viewer Pro Features add-on offers the following advanced features :
| Feature | Description |
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| GIFs and Videos generation | Automatically generate GIFs and Videos within a few minutes. You can set parameters such as width and height, frame rates, duration, vertical offset from the center of the object, zoom factor of the object and background color. |
| Analytics for 3D models | Monitor the performance of each product in terms of total views in 3D and in AR during a specific period of time. You can filter by date and device (desktop, Android, iOS) and search for a specific product |
5.1 Add-on Pricing
The 3D DAM & AR Viewer Pro Features add-on is free of charge for 14 days, then you'll pay a monthly fee of $29.90 on top of your plan.
ACTIVATION
After clicking "Activate" the 3D DAM & AR Viewer Pro Features add-on will be automatically activated.