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ChristopherA293's avatar
ChristopherA293
Community Member
2 years ago

Are there any plans to add 3D Models to SL?

My company has restrictions on using websites to store 3D models so embedding one as a web object isn't an option. I have been using a few work arounds by taking snapshots of 3D models in PPT at different angles, adding them as states, and then developing triggers for either a dial or scroll bar, etc. I have also used PPTs morph transition exported as a video and inserted into a SL slide. Both options are pretty tedious. It would be super nice to have the option of inserting 3D models directly into a slide!

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  • ChristopherA293's avatar
    ChristopherA293
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    For budgetary reasons we cannot purchase 3D models online so much of what we use are stock images found within PPT, or ones we create/edit with Paint 3D. We cannot use any external websites in our material either as our IT/security department won't allow. 

    I want to be able to add a 3D model directly into a SL slide with full rotational capability instead of using images of each angle and a slider or dial to show each layer. I know that this is not an option yet for SL, but I was curious if there were any plans on adding it. This would be a great tool to add.

    • JoseTansengco's avatar
      JoseTansengco
      Staff
      2 years ago

      Hello Christopher, 

      This feature isn't in our roadmap yet, but its already a feature request that we are currently tracking. I added your voice to the report so we can drop a message here if we have updates to share!

  • Jürgen_Schoene_'s avatar
    Jürgen_Schoene_
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    >My company has restrictions on using websites to store 3D models

    what exactly is not allowed?

    with web object you can
     - include external websites with 3d viewer
    or
     - include a 3d viewer direct in storyline

  • AndreaBrigan762's avatar
    AndreaBrigan762
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I add also my voice to that request! Since SL allows to import ppt files then it should not be a problem to embed also 3d objects

  • AlanCamerer-434's avatar
    AlanCamerer-434
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Also add me please. I realize this is non-trivial from a cost/time commitment by your company but would be a major help for what we're trying to do. Thanks.

  • HenryHuynh's avatar
    HenryHuynh
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Hello, the best way you can add the 3D object to Storyline is by using the web object function. However, you need to prepare many different Javascript files to support the 3D object display perfectly in Storyline. Because Storyline will not be able to load the texture, material, or light by default, it only displays a black 3D object. Here is my result.

    • StevenBenassi's avatar
      StevenBenassi
      Staff
      10 months ago

      Hi Henry!

      Awesome sample file!

      Thank you for taking the time to share that with the community! I'm sure other users discovering this thread will find the workaround very helpful!

      Have a great start to your week!

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