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General Category => Off-Topic => Topic started by: aaouviz on 2020-12-03, 14:35:55

Title: Tips for creating interactive model?
Post by: aaouviz on 2020-12-03, 14:35:55

Hi all,

I've had a client request to produce a 3D model and interactive online viewing tool for it.

Something like this:
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/heat-pump-3d-model-21ef506a959743e984bbf646782a265d

I've always known in the back of my mind this should be possible, but right now I'm at a blank as which software/plugins/tools or whatever, I should use to create such a feature...

Any leads?

Doesn't have to be photorealistic (ie; doesn't need Corona involved), but it'd be nice to have some control over the material/lighting.

Title: Re: Tips for creating interactive model?
Post by: romullus on 2020-12-03, 14:55:43

Hmm, i maybe missing something but the model in your link is not interactive, or do you have in mind just an option to rotate the model freely and view it from all angles?

Title: Re: Tips for creating interactive model?
Post by: aaouviz on 2020-12-03, 18:22:06

You're right. I didn't mean 'interactive' in terms of operating it beyond orbiting around the static model.

That being said, having the capability to somehow allow the user to 'animate' or 'switch states' or 'turn off layers' the model would also be a very handy feature.

Title: Re: Tips for creating interactive model?
Post by: romullus on 2020-12-03, 20:41:21

Well, that's pretty easy, you either need to use 3D models hosting services like sketchfab, or convert the model to GLTF, GLB, USDZ formats on your own and view it locally on your PC.

Various configurators are also possible, but they are more complicated to set up - i have virtually zero knowledge about that. https://sketchfab.com/3d-configurators?ref=header#whitepaper

Title: Re: Tips for creating interactive model?
Post by: aaouviz on 2020-12-04, 10:55:47

Thanks mate.

Will probably post my results here for future reference