Amplify the impact of CAD files

Vectary provides a transformative approach to 3D design, elevating traditional CAD files and providing a solution that any company could greatly benefit from. Importing CAD files into Vectary provides a quick and easy way to explain, inform, present, and share.

Here is how Vectary's approach differs significantly from traditional static CAD files in several ways:

Enhanced customization and interactivity

Vectary allows for the creation of animations and interactive components within 3D models. Designers can add customizable floating elements, hotspots, and CTAs to drive user engagement. Users can explore designs from multiple angles, zoom in on specific details, and manipulate objects in real-time.

This immersive approach allows for a more intuitive understanding of spatial relationships and product functionality. This level of interactivity is not typically available in traditional static CAD files.

Seamless collaboration and sharing

Vectary emphasizes easy sharing and viewing of 3D models, facilitating seamless collaboration among team members, clients, and stakeholders.

The platform allows users to share links to projects that can be viewed from any device, with instant syncing after any changes.

This streamlines the design process and improves communication between technical and non-technical audiences.

Web-based accessibility

Vectary's 3D experiences are optimized for web use, making them easily accessible through browsers without the need for specialized software.

This web-based approach allows for broader distribution and engagement with 3D content, enhancing its utility in digital marketing and online product presentations.

Improved and realistic visualization

Vectary is known for top-notch rendering capabilities, making it a great choice for CAD designers seeking to create photorealistic visualizations. Unlike traditional CAD files, which are often perceived as basic and colorless, Vectary offers a more immersive and visually appealing experience.

This is crucial for engineers and designers who wish to convey their ideas in a more engaging and less technical manner.

Optimization for performance

Vectary provides built-in tools for optimizing 3D models, such as simplifying geometry and resizing textures.

This ensures that the models remain lightweight and performant, even when viewed on various devices or embedded in websites. By combining these features, Vectary transforms static CAD designs into dynamic, interactive experiences that enhance communication, collaboration, and visualization in the design process.

For interactions and animations, there are several powerful options. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Hotspots, annotations and custom floating UIs

You can add interactive hotspots or areas to specific parts of your 3D model. When clicked, these hotspots can reveal annotations or floating UI with additional information. This allows you to pack a lot of information into one interactive scene without cluttering the main view. Here are some options:

• Material specifications or color switchers
• Customized buttons and hotspots
• Text descriptions
• 2D thumbnail images
• Links to external sites
• Download image controls
• QR codes or bar codes
• Language selection for localization
• Logos and branding elements

Graphic elements

Text and signage can be added as a graphic file that is not part of of the floating UI component such as:

• Rulers for sizes and dimension
• Highlighted focus parts or layers
• Icons and text navigation
• Gifs or lottie files

Animation and transitions

Incorporating animations is a great way to demonstrate product functionality as well as get a better sense of scale, proportions, and spatial relationships. Here are some options:

• Step-by-step assembly of parts
• Fitting of two or multiple parts
• Exploded views
• Highlight key features with animated callouts
• Transitions between different product states or configurations
• Audio response
• Object switching to hide and unhide parts
• Light reactions to a trigger animation

By combining these interactive elements, you can create engaging 3D product experiences that effectively communicate design concepts, facilitate collaboration, and enhance product presentations in a way that a single CAD file can not.

The best part is that these interactive 3D designs can be easily shared via link or embedded in websites and productivity tools to really boost the time needed for iterations, approvals and sharing.

For step-by-step instructions, use the tutorials on our YouTube channel.