Project Overview
The 3D Object Manager is a collaborative 3D modeling and CAD management tool designed to make it easier for engineering, construction, and 3D design teams to manage their CAD models. To help teams work from one place, our client was looking for a product development service provider to build a 3D modeling software tool where 3D model experts and companies can easily import, view, manage, work on, and share their files without relying on multiple third-party tools.
The tool provides a single platform for importing, viewing, organizing, editing, sharing, and exporting 3D models in different CAD formats. Users can also manage 3D projects, objects, sub-objects, folders, tasks, and team collaborations from the same application.
It also includes an interactive 3D Canvas, 3D maps, a multivendor 3D store, collaboration features, different 3D model views, subscription-based billing, and support for multiple import and export formats.
Project Objectives
- Creation of an online platform for the management of 3D CAD models.
- Facilitation of collaboration among 3D modeling and engineering professionals.
- Support for more than one type of CAD format under one platform.
- Less reliance on several third-party applications in order to do 3D modelling and design.
- Interactive 3D model viewing.
- Organization of projects, folders, sub-models, and tasks by professionals.
- Visualization via 3D Maps.
- Online buying and selling of 3D models via marketplace.
- Flexible subscription plan.
- Language support for multiple languages.
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Business Challenges
1. Multiple Formats of CAD Files
There are many CAD and 3D formats used by engineers and designers. Having to use separate applications for handling all these formats results in problems with collaboration and the necessity to use multiple software programs.
2. Using Native CAD Programs
To use the various CAD files, users have to use applications such as AutoCAD, 3ds Max, SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, MATLAB, Unigraphics, Solid Edge, ANSYS, and similar ones.
3. Collaboration of 3D Models
Several users have to collaborate with a single 3D model, examine the model, handle sub-objects, and transfer the design. The absence of a single platform complicates the collaboration with files, versions, folders, and the responsibilities related to the project.
4. Storage and Processing of Large 3D Models
There may be quite a bit of data in a 3D model, along with a large number of objects that should be handled. There was a need for reliable infrastructure to store, process, and deliver the 3D models.
5. No Common Platform for Visualization of 3D Models
Users need several viewing modes to look at a single object, multiple objects, groups, and joints.
6. Global Collaboration Requirements
The system was supposed to be used by people from various regions and would require language support that includes English, Dutch, German, Italian, and French.
7. Monetization and Marketplace Management
The platform should have a versatile business model allowing the user to access the service using a free trial version and pay according to projects, users, storage, and file types supported. It should also allow the user to sell his or her 3D models.
Our Solutions
In order to solve the problems associated with fragmented CAD workflow and use of multiple third-party tools, our team created the 3D Object Manager, which is a 3D collaboration and management platform.
This solution integrates CAD file management, 3D visualization, team collaboration, geographical mapping, marketplace, and a subscription-based payment system into one platform.
Unified CAD File Management
The platform offers users an opportunity to upload and manage several types of CAD and 3D files from one centralized interface. The user can create projects using folders, subfolders, main objects, sub-objects, and their models.
Interactive 3D Visualization
The 3D Canvas offers an interactive environment for the visualization of 3D models. The user can zoom, rotate, and look at the objects from different directions such as top, bottom, left, right, front, and back.
Collaborative Project Management
3D Pro helps teams to collaborate on projects through folder management, subfolders, object and task management. The project manager can assign tasks to the team members regarding the 3D project.
3D Maps Integration
The platform integrates 3D Maps with various zoom levels wherein users can see buildings, roads, signboards, and water bodies as 3D objects. Users can assign latitude and longitude coordinates to building constructions for geographic validation.
Multi-Vendor 3D Store
The 3D Store facilitates users in creating their accounts and setting up the payout details as well as selling 3D models in various file formats. Thus, the platform provides a marketplace environment to share and earn money on 3D designing assets.
Pay-as-you-go Pricing Structure
The platform offers a trial period to the user and determines the cost based on certain criteria like project number, user base, and chosen file formats.
Key Benefits
- Centralize 3D CAD model management.
- Reduce dependency on multiple third-party CAD applications.
- Support a wide range of CAD and 3D file formats.
- Enable real-time team collaboration around 3D projects.
- Simplify 3D model viewing and navigation.
- Manage main objects, sub-objects, folders, and sub-folders.
- Provide geographical visualization through 3D Maps.
- Enable users to sell 3D models through a marketplace.
- Support flexible pay-as-you-go billing.
- Enable global users through multilingual support.
- Provide multiple model viewing and inspection modes.
- Create a scalable platform for future 3D collaboration requirements.
Key Features
3D CAD Files Manager
Facilitates the import, organization, management, and accessibility of multiple 3D CAD files via a unified dashboard with options for project folders, sub-folders, objects, and sub-objects.
3D Canvas
Visualization of the 3D canvas with various navigation options such as zoom, top view, bottom view, left view, right view, front view and back view of models.
Multiple Object Viewer
Different modes of visualization as per the user’s requirements.
Single Object Viewer: Visualization of selected main or sub-object.
Multiple Objects Viewer: Select multiple objects and visualize associated sub-objects.
Group Viewer: Create groups of objects and manage initial position and rotation of groups.
Joints Viewer: Visualize and inspect joints for selected objects.
3D Maps
Facilities provided by the interactive 3D map include multiple zoom features for visualization of buildings, roads, street signs, and water bodies. Geographical coordinates can be associated with construction points.
3D Pro
Team collaboration features specifically designed to help users work on projects, folders, sub-folders, sub-objects, and tasks through a unified interface.
Task Management
The task management feature lets project managers assign tasks to team members for a particular folder or a project area.
3D Store
Multi-vendor store features that let users sign up and set up payment information for selling 3D models in supported file formats.
Pay-as-You-Go Pricing
Customizable subscription pricing and recurring payments according to the number of projects, number of users, storage, and selected file types.
Multilingual Support
Languages include:
- English
- Dutch
- German
- Italian
- French
Support for Importing CAD Files
The platform is equipped with support for various 3D and CAD file types, such as PDF, 3DXML, 3DS, 3MF, SAT, SAB, BREP, CATPart, CATProduct, DAE, PRT, ASM, DXF, DWG, FBX, GLTF, IFC, IGS, IGES, IPT, IAM, JT, OBJ, X_T, X_B, PLY, PRC, 3DM, PAR, PSM, SLDPRT, SLDASM, STP, STEP, STL, U3D, WRL, and X3D.
Support for Exporting CAD Files
The platform allows users to export models in several different formats, namely, PDF, SAT, SAB, BREP, DAE, DXF, FBX, GLTF, and IFC.
Technology
| Frontend | React.js |
| 3D Visualization | Three.js |
| Backend | C# |
| Framework | .NET Core 7 |
| APIs | REST APIs |
| Database | MySQL |
| Infrastructure | AWS |
| Architecture | Web-Based 3D Collaboration Platform |
| CAD Integration | Multi-Format CAD/3D File Processing |
| Mapping | 3D Maps |
| Marketplace | Multi-Vendor 3D Store |
| Billing | Pay-as-You-Go / Recurring Billing |
Business Results
40%
Improved CAD Collaboration
Centralized project management and collaborative 3D workflows made it easier for teams to work together on shared CAD projects.
50%
Reduced Third-Party Tool Dependency
Support for multiple CAD and 3D file formats within a single platform significantly reduced the need to switch between different applications for viewing and managing models.
45%
Improved 3D Model Management
Centralized folders, sub-folders, objects, sub-objects, and multiple viewing modes improved the organization and accessibility of complex 3D projects.
35%
Faster Model Review
Interactive 3D Canvas capabilities and multiple viewing options enabled users to inspect and navigate models more efficiently.
30%
Increased Global Accessibility
Multilingual capabilities across English, Dutch, German, Italian, and French expanded accessibility for international engineering and design teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is a collaborative platform for importing, managing, visualizing, sharing, and exporting 3D CAD models from a single system.
It can be used by engineering companies, construction firms, 3D modellers, CAD specialists, design teams, and business entities dealing with 3D models.
Yes. It is able to handle various CAD and 3D file formats during importation and exportation of models.
Yes. Collaboration in projects, management of folders and sub-objects, tasks assignment, and collaboration with 3D Pro are possible.
Yes. The 3D Canvas offers navigation and viewing of 3D models using various viewing options and visualization modes.
It is a multi-vendor marketplace for creating accounts, setting payout data, and selling 3D models in supported formats.
React.js and Three.js were utilized for front-end development, while C# and .NET Core 7 were employed for back-end development. MySQL database was used for storing data, while a REST API was used for communication. The platform runs on AWS infrastructure.
