Need help with a web app 3d product configurator

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to build a mobile web app that is a product configurator that outputs 3d renderings of the product. Currently thinking about building it as an HTML5 app.

The client is currently using SketchUp for the 3d renderings, but it does not have a web interface, it is only a desktop product. That seems to me that they would need to output every variation/configuration of product, then for the app to serve up the png of that exact configuration based on naming convention. A daunting task, both for asset creation and testing.

The other programs that I have explored are Autodesk Configurator 360 and DriveWorks, both of which process the renderings on the server and serve up the configuration. It seems like a no-brainer from a long term business strategy to use a product that has a web interface that we can tap into, but that means migrating the client and all of their products into a new system.

Looking to see if anybody has experience building web 3d product configurators, and to see if there are possibly any tools or approaches that I am missing.

[tolgay.hickiran]

Configurator 360 is coming to an end of life, but now we have forge inventor configurator. This is an open source project made by Autodesk and it uses the new APIs from Autodesk Forge. I believe these times are the perfect opportunity to migrate your client to web because the incline is there. Our customers are also taking this approach and they are transforming their businesses to an automated one.

[JMGunnar]

Autodesk promote Forge 

you can check in 

https://forge.autodesk.com/customers

for more info  

Johan

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to build a mobile web app that is a product configurator that outputs 3d renderings of the product. Currently thinking about building it as an HTML5 app. The client is currently using SketchUp for the 3d renderings, but it does not have a web interface, it is only a desktop product. That seems to me that they would need to output every variation/configuration of product, then for the app to serve up the png of that exact configuration based on naming convention https://mobdro.bio/ https://kodi.bio/. A daunting task, both for asset creation and testing. The other programs that I have explored are Autodesk Configurator 360 and DriveWorks, both of which process the renderings on the server and serve up the configuration. It seems like a no-brainer from a long term business strategy to use a product that has a web interface that we can tap into, but that means migrating the client and all of their products into a new system. Looking to see if anybody has experience building web 3d product configurators, and to see if there are possibly any tools or approaches that I am missing.

I got this solved...

[tolgay.hickiran]

@Anonymous have you checked https://github.com/Autodesk-Forge/forge-configurator-inventor

[mailAWTCX]

Building a web 3D product configurator requires careful planning and a solid understanding of 3D modeling and web development. You can use a 3D engine or framework like Three.js or Babylon.js to render the 3D models in the browser, and tools like Blender or Maya to create the models. A database can be used to store configurations and associated images. Third-party configurator tools like Autodesk Configurator 360 or DriveWorks can also be considered. The right approach will depend on the project and client's needs, and it's important to be prepared to iterate and refine the solution as needed. You can also get help from 7CGI for any kind of product rendering.

[vividworks655]

One option to consider is utilizing a 3D rendering engine or framework specifically designed for web-based applications. These engines, such as Three.js or Babylon.js, offer robust capabilities for rendering 3D objects in real-time on the web. They provide APIs and libraries that can be integrated into your app, allowing you to create interactive and dynamic product configurators.

Another approach is to explore existing web-based configurator platforms that offer customization options and integration capabilities. Platforms like Threekit, Sketchfab, or Vividworks provide tools and APIs to create interactive 3D product configurators with minimal coding required. These platforms often have built-in features for asset management, rendering, and serving up the configured models.