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Share Link to 3D Model

This tutorial will cover how to create shareable links for viewers who will be viewing your 3D model in a desktop or mobile browser. Click the Share button. Choose Share link. Click Copy to take the link where needed. Click the QR Code button if you would like to...

Add Tags to 3D Models

This tutorial will break down the tag options available for creating hot spots on your 3D models. Click the Customize button. Set the project Icon style and Scene background. Click Save. Click where you would like your hotspot to appear, then click the + button. There...

Create a 3D Model Project

This tutorial will guide you through creating a new project based on a 3D model in .glb format (such as those created by Scaniverse). Click the Create button. Choose 3D Model under What type of interactive content do you want to create? Click Upload and then choose...

Cropping Your Scan

This tutorial will detail how to crop to just the object you have scanned with Scaniverse. Tap the Edit button on the control bar. Choose Crop and then use the guide box to select just your scanned object. This is particularly useful for removing surfaces and any...

Creating a New Scan

This tutorial will walk you through how to create a new object with the Scaniverse app. Tap the New Scan button on the homescreen. Choose the appropriate object size (Small Object, Medium Object or Large Object) under Select Scan Size. Press the Record button (red...

Sharing ThingLink Tours for VR Headsets

This tutorial will cover how to create shareable links for viewers who will be experiencing tour content via a VR headset. Click the Share button. If prompted, click the change the visibility link to adjust privacy settings for your tour. Select an option that works...

Creating Tours by Linking Scenes

This tutorial will detail how to create a multi-scene tour by linking individual ThingLink 360º projects to one another. Click the Add tag button. Choose Create tour. Choose an Icon and select its color. These can be changed at any time. Choose Select scene under...

Adjusting the Starting Point for an Image or Video

This tutorial shows how to adjust your image or video to establish a starting point for your audience. Go to the Edit menu on the upper right side. Choose Settings. Choose Advanced. 4. Click and drag to adjust the image or video's position, directing your audience to...