In this article, users will be uploading 3D models and assigning them to dictionary items.
Before proceeding, the user needs to ensure they meet the following file requirements.
The final source file we require is a
.glbfile - must be under1mbin size fileOriginal source file eg:
.3dsfile. This allows us to convert toglband manipulate if required.Users can use colour on the model
The file should be built to scale. (e.g. If a building 10meters tall in real life should be built 10 meters in 3D software)
Using Sketchup to Download 3D Models
If users don’t have a 3D model, they can download 3D models from a website called 3D warehouse.
Open SketchUp → open 3D warehouse → search and select the 3D Model you want (1MB max) to download.
Once downloaded, the user can adjust the size in SketchUp and then export 3D Model as a .glb format
Note: Users can download 3D models from other websites besides 3D warehouse as long as it is exported as a .glb format.
How to upload 3D models
Steps
1. In the PAM navigation bar, go to Library > 3D assets
2. Click on [upload] on the bottom right
3. Drag files or find the appropriate files on your computer.
Please note the file requirements: Maximum file size 1.0MB and .glb files only
4. Click on the appropriate file
5. Click open
Assigning 3D models to Category Dictionary
Steps
1. In the PAM navigation bar, go to Dictionary > Categories
2. Click on [+Add Category] > Destination
3. Fill in ‘Identifier’ (e.g. One word to identify all the models being uploaded)
4. Fill in ‘Description’ (e.g. The name of what you are uploading)
5. Save changes
Assigning 3D models to Destination Dictionary
Steps
1. In the PAM navigation bar, go to Dictionary > Destination Dictionary
2. Click on [+NEW DICTIONARY ITEM] on the bottom
3. Fill in Display Copy
4. Fill in Natural Language (TAGS)
5. Fill in Dictionary Category
6. Activate Unique Destination (if you will be using this model in more than one location)
7. Activate ‘Available to navigation maps’
8. Activate ‘Hide from search’
9. Input 3D assets
10. Save changes
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