I'm not sure about the specific file formats you listed, but anything that can viewed in a browser can also be embedded into Storyline. Here is just one simple example.
Hi Michael, thanks for your response. That's a great sample you have shared. Now my questions are:
1) Is the 3D model created as a separate file (for example .obj or.fbx) and then inserted in Storyline (like we insert images, videos, audio etc)? For example, in MS Office 360, you can insert a 3D model in a PPT slide and rotate it. If yes, then I would like to know how you inserted the 3D model in Storyline.
2) Or, have you created the 3D model in Storyline using frames of images as layers and animation? Then, I am not really looking for that solution as my project requires to understand how i can insert a 3D model file in Storyline.
Ok, thats really great to know. Thanks so much for the help.
Now, I need to understand what is the file type of the interactive 3D model? And how is it embedded? Is the 3D file hosted somewhere else and then embedded as a web object?
Currently I am stuck at this point that I have .obj or .fbx files but I cant insert them in Storyline like in PPT 365.
Hi Michael, my client has restrictions with internet usage. So we are exploring options to embed the files in the course, instead of hosting it to a different location. So, we are planning to generate .exe files of these 3D models. Is there anyway we can embed the .exe files in Storyline?
I haven't done this myself, but from what I have read launching an .exe doesn't really work. See here a similar thread. Is there no other publishing option for you?
Hi Mike, please find the story file attached. There are two slides - the first one with the webobject, and the second one with JS. Please let me know what should i correct to make the 3D file uploaded in Sketchfab running in my course?
You could also add the full html code to a simple html page and link to that page in a webobject. I updated the published example to include this option as well.
Thank you so much. I tried the steps, the code. I also tried to include one more 3D model from Sketchfab using the embed iFrame code from for the site, and that worked too. Thank you so much. Until I figure out how to call an exe file for a 3D model using JS from a storyline page, I'm going to use this step. Thanks a lot.
Are there any other options in the market other than sketchfab that you are aware of? I am looking for a locally installed software/application that can export my uploaded 3D models whilst embedding some kind of viewer code, so that the models can be rotated, zoomed into etc. when viewed in an articulate package, preferably a software that can allow me to also add clickable annotations in the 3D model as well.
Similar question here - I am trying to include a .3mf file in my Storyline project. The file has to be included in the SCORM package. I have tried the iFrame option but all it does is try to open or download the file. Is there a different way to include it into my project? Thanks!
Hi, is there any update on this please? I'm currently looking around and comparing authoring software for a potential upcoming project. Basic 3D for diagrams (our own, nothing really fancy) is a requirement. I dropped out of Storyline after v2. So I can envisage doing it with states but it would be nice if it was native. If it needs an iframe I may aswell go straight into Wordpress instead or use video as we're only looking at loads of micro-content. Be good to know what the status is so I can complete a comparisons pros/cons table before deciding on which software to trial first. I rather assumed with a name like "360" that importing 3D files natively like Powerpoint would be a given...... if it isn't, is it on a roadmap?
Thanks for the follow-up. While I don't have a specific timeframe to share, our team has been through a few rounds with beta testers actively refining the feature.
We'll be sure to jump in here and share the news with everyone as soon as it's ready!
Thanks for reaching out! As mentioned in our Feature Roadmap, our team is still adding features for 360 images such as tooltips, buttons, and more.
We're also currently tracking the request for 3D objects and will be sure to add your name to the list of folks that have asked for it as well. While there are no plans for implementation, we'll let you know when there are updates to share.
As mentioned above, inserting the 3D object as a web object is an alternative you could try!
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I'm not sure about the specific file formats you listed, but anything that can viewed in a browser can also be embedded into Storyline. Here is just one simple example.
Hi Michael, thanks for your response. That's a great sample you have shared. Now my questions are:
1) Is the 3D model created as a separate file (for example .obj or.fbx) and then inserted in Storyline (like we insert images, videos, audio etc)? For example, in MS Office 360, you can insert a 3D model in a PPT slide and rotate it. If yes, then I would like to know how you inserted the 3D model in Storyline.
2) Or, have you created the 3D model in Storyline using frames of images as layers and animation? Then, I am not really looking for that solution as my project requires to understand how i can insert a 3D model file in Storyline.
Sorry, I meant MS Office 365. (360 degrees rotation is stuck in my head.)
This example 3D model was inserted into Storyline using an embed code, similar to what you describe in 1)
Ok, thats really great to know. Thanks so much for the help.
Now, I need to understand what is the file type of the interactive 3D model? And how is it embedded? Is the 3D file hosted somewhere else and then embedded as a web object?
Currently I am stuck at this point that I have .obj or .fbx files but I cant insert them in Storyline like in PPT 365.
For my example I just used the embed code for one model I liked. This is the code:
<iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/36e9d3598c554bb69f3d9cd00e161818/embed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" onmousewheel=""></iframe>
This model is hosted on sketchfab, but it could also be included with the published Storyline content.
Hi Michael, This is really helpful. Thanks a lot. I'll look more into the use of Sketchfab.
Hi Michael, my client has restrictions with internet usage. So we are exploring options to embed the files in the course, instead of hosting it to a different location. So, we are planning to generate .exe files of these 3D models. Is there anyway we can embed the .exe files in Storyline?
I haven't done this myself, but from what I have read launching an .exe doesn't really work. See here a similar thread. Is there no other publishing option for you?
Hi Mike, please find the story file attached. There are two slides - the first one with the webobject, and the second one with JS. Please let me know what should i correct to make the 3D file uploaded in Sketchfab running in my course?
You could use the iFrame code and add it as a Video from web, as I have done here. See attached the .story file.
You could also add the full html code to a simple html page and link to that page in a webobject. I updated the published example to include this option as well.
The iFrame option works. Thanks a lot.
Could you tell me how did you insert the iFrame on the slide?
Do you mean the first option (inserting via Video)? If yes, select Insert>Video>Video from website. Then paste the iFrame code snippet into the field.
Thank you so much. I tried the steps, the code. I also tried to include one more 3D model from Sketchfab using the embed iFrame code from for the site, and that worked too. Thank you so much. Until I figure out how to call an exe file for a 3D model using JS from a storyline page, I'm going to use this step. Thanks a lot.
Great to hear that you figured it out! Good luck with your project.
Hi! I have a similar question.
Are there any other options in the market other than sketchfab that you are aware of? I am looking for a locally installed software/application that can export my uploaded 3D models whilst embedding some kind of viewer code, so that the models can be rotated, zoomed into etc. when viewed in an articulate package, preferably a software that can allow me to also add clickable annotations in the 3D model as well.
Similar question here - I am trying to include a .3mf file in my Storyline project. The file has to be included in the SCORM package. I have tried the iFrame option but all it does is try to open or download the file. Is there a different way to include it into my project? Thanks!
Hi, is there any update on this please? I'm currently looking around and comparing authoring software for a potential upcoming project. Basic 3D for diagrams (our own, nothing really fancy) is a requirement. I dropped out of Storyline after v2. So I can envisage doing it with states but it would be nice if it was native. If it needs an iframe I may aswell go straight into Wordpress instead or use video as we're only looking at loads of micro-content.
Be good to know what the status is so I can complete a comparisons pros/cons table before deciding on which software to trial first. I rather assumed with a name like "360" that importing 3D files natively like Powerpoint would be a given...... if it isn't, is it on a roadmap?
Hi Sarah!
You can see our feature roadmap here. We are currently working on 360° Images.
Hi Lauren,
Thanks for sharing the roadmap. Do you have a sense for when the option to use 360° Images will launch?
Hi AHLS,
Thanks for the follow-up. While I don't have a specific timeframe to share, our team has been through a few rounds with beta testers actively refining the feature.
We'll be sure to jump in here and share the news with everyone as soon as it's ready!
Hi,
are you planning on proper 3D-object implementation after the full feature-set for 360-images are in place?
Hi Tommy,
Thanks for reaching out! As mentioned in our Feature Roadmap, our team is still adding features for 360 images such as tooltips, buttons, and more.
We're also currently tracking the request for 3D objects and will be sure to add your name to the list of folks that have asked for it as well. While there are no plans for implementation, we'll let you know when there are updates to share.
As mentioned above, inserting the 3D object as a web object is an alternative you could try!
Another vote for 3d objects. Would be great!