This article will cover how to upload 3D design models, including allowable build-types, upload requirements, and how to access and view them after uploading.
What does a 3D design look like?
View the 3D design on any parcel with varying transparencies, angles, and attributes.
What build-types are allowed?
3D can be applied to all build types including: Houses, Granny Flats/ADUs, landscaping, farm buildings, sheds, duplexes, carports, pools, and spas can all be uploaded.
What requirements do I need to be aware of first?
The 3D model should be in '.glb' format.
The size of the model should be less than or equal to 25 mb.
How do I upload a 3D model?
- To access the Admin section Click on your name on the top right of the screen.
- Select Admin from the options.
- Click on Design Catalogue.
Users can add a 3D model to any design that currently exists in the Design Catalogue.
- For existing designs:
- Find the design you'd like to add a 3D model for.
- Hover over the design card. It will turn green.
- Click on the small Stacked Dots icon to the right of the price.
- Click on Edit Item.
- Click on the image above Placement Image.
- Skip the section below and go to the instructions in the bullet point continued under this note.
- For brand new designs:
- Upload and scale a base design/floor plan. Please see "How to upload and scale a basic design" for instructions.
- Click on the 3D Model tab near the bottom right of the screen.
- Click on the Select 3D Model button in the panel on the right side of the screen.
- Select the .glb file from your computer files. The system will load it into the editor.
The yellow rectangle represents the base design/floor plan.
- Click on and drag the black screen to reposition or re-center the design(s) on your screen.
- Click on and drag the model to place it generally on top of the yellow rectangle.
- Click on and drag in turn each of the green bubbles on the sliders to adjust and fully align the model with the yellow rectangle.
Adjusting and aligning the model is best done when viewed from the top - as if looking down onto the roof or into a pool. You'll not want to see the walls or sides from the top.
- Click on the green Checkmark at the top right of the screen to save the model.
Walk me through the meaning of each adjustment option
Guide for Granny/Flats, Landscaping, Carports, and Houses
Toggle Top Down View: This button switches between top view and side view. It is used to view the model from top down to check accuracy of scale and to move the model to the outline position.
Transparency: Transparency of the 3D model can be adjusted using Transparency slider. It is used for setting the opacity of model.
Model Heading: Model Heading is the angle of rotation, starting from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. It is used for rotating the model horizontally.
Model Roll: Model Roll is rotation around the model’s longitudinal axis/ y axis.
Model Pitch: Model Pitch is rotation around the model’s lateral axis.
Model Height: Model height is used to set the height of the model relative to ground.
Ceiling Height: Ceiling height is used to define the height of walls from where ceiling structure is started.
Model Scale: Model scale is used to set the scale of model to accurately set size of the model.
Approximate Scale: This button is used to set the model scale automatically based on the dimension of the structure.
Guide for Pools and Spas
Toggle Top-Down View: Toggle the top-down view button switches between top view and side view. It is used to view the model from top down to check accuracy of scale and to move the model to the outline position.
Transparency: Transparency of the 3D model can be adjusted using Transparency slider. It is used for setting the opacity of model.
Model Heading: The model heading is the angle of rotation, starting from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. It is used for rotating the model horizontally.
Model Roll: Model Roll is rotation around the model’s longitudinal axis/ y axis.
Model Pitch: Model Pitch is rotation around the model’s lateral axis.
Model Height: Model height is used to set the height of the model relative to ground.
Ceiling Height: Ceiling height is used to define the height of walls from where ceiling structure is started.
Pool Depth: Pool depth defines the depth of pool.
In Ground / Above Ground: Pool can either be in ground, or above ground.
Model Scale: Model scale is used to set the scale of model to accurately set size of the model
Approximate Scale: The Approximate Scale button is used to set the model scale automatically based on the dimension of the structure.
Guide for Farm Buildings
Toggle Top-Down View: Toggle the top-down view button switches between top view and side view. It is used to view the model from top down to check accuracy of scale and to move the model to the outline position.
Transparency: Transparency of the 3D model can be adjusted using “Transparency” Slider. It is used for setting the opacity of model.
Model Heading: The model heading is the angle of rotation, starting from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. It is used for rotating the model horizontally.
Model Roll: Model Roll is rotation around the model’s longitudinal axis/ y axis.
Model Pitch: Model Pitch is rotation around the model’s lateral axis.
Model Height: Model height is used to set the height of the model relative to ground.
Model Scale: Model scale is used to set the scale of model to accurately set size of the model
Approximate Scale: The Approximate Scale button is used to set the model scale automatically based on the dimension of the structure.
Guide for Duplexes
Toggle Top-Down View: Toggle the top-down view button switches between top view and side view. It is used to view the model from top down to check accuracy of scale and to move the model to the outline position.
Transparency: Transparency of the 3D model can be adjusted using “Transparency” Slider. It is used for setting the opacity of model.
Model Heading: The model heading is the angle of rotation, starting from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. It is used for rotating the model horizontally.
Model Roll: Model Roll is rotation around the model’s longitudinal axis/ y axis.
Model Pitch: Model Pitch is rotation around the model’s lateral axis.
Model Height: Model height is used to set the height of the model relative to ground.
Ceiling Height: Ceiling height is used to define the height of walls from where ceiling structure is started.
1st Floor Height: It defines the height for the first floor.
Model Scale: Model scale is used to set the scale of model to accurately set size of the model
Approximate Scale: The Approximate Scale button is used to set the model scale automatically based on the dimension of the structure.
How do I view the 3D model live?
- Pull up an address or an APN number.
- Place the floor plan/base design of the 3D model on to the parcel from the Design tab.
- Click on the 3D icon in the toolbar on the right side of the screen.
- Allow a few seconds for the imagery and model to load.
Please see "How to use 3D" for more information on the interactivity of the various elements of the model.