Our three case studies will outline the steps that we take to create your 3D model for the World Wide Web. We are able to construct a 3D model using any underlay, a file or document, provided by the customer that is able to give us enough information to build into a 3D model.
Each case study shows a potential customer request and what we need to create your 3D model for use on the World Wide Web.
Case Study 1
A finished product has been provided by the customer requesting that a virtual 3D model be built.
Step 1 – 3D Scan
Using a 3D scanner, scans are taken of the product or object from all sides and angles creating a point cloud. A point cloud consists of millions of precise measurements points. This process provides us with most of the information required to move onto the next step in the process. We are able to capture complex shapes with the 3D scan.
Step 2 – Reverse Engineering
We open the 3D Scan from Step 1 using 3rd generation reverse engineering software creating CAD models using the information provided from the scan. We are able to create 3D models that are precise and have clean class “A” surfaces. Our use of this process provides more information in a fraction of the time while reducing the risk of errors. Using the data provided by the scan (point cloud precise measurements) as a reference, we are able to construct 3D CAD models reproducing the original within an accuracy of 0.02mm.
Step 3 – Photo series for texture Mapping
A series of photo images of the object are taken from all sides to create the texture mapping.
Step 4 – Data Conversion
Data conversion is our specialty. We use our own high performance conversion software to convert 3D CAD format data to 3D Studio MAX format. This method of conversion creates a low polygon 3D model with a perfect clean curved surface. Other conversion methods result in hundreds of thousands of polygons to get the same result. Our conversion methods generate only about 15 thousand polygons perfecting a clean curved surface.
Step 5 – Applying Texture Mapping
In the 3D Studio MAX we use the series of photos of the object from Step 3 to apply texture mapping to the 3D model, the texture is mapped to the surface of a shape or polygon. This is individual work by hand to ensure the texture mapping is accurate and provides the most detail to 3D model. With the special effects features of this software we animate the 3D model.
Step 6 – Convert 3D Model to 3D Flash Format
Our own 3D conversion process takes advantage of the small file sizes and reduced polygons of the 3D model. This process converts the 3D model from the 3D Studio MAX format to 3D Flash Format. The 3D Flash format is perfect for display and in applications for the World Wide Web.
Step 7 – Managing User Interactions
Adobe Flash Action script in conjunction with the 3D Model is used to manage user interactions and controlling the application.
Step 8 – Web 3D Models Manager
manging of 3D Flash models on the web server and generation of the script displaying the 3D models in other web applications is administered by the Web 3D Models Manager. Detailed information is available in the Web 3D Models Manager User Manual. Web 3D Models Manager is installed separately from your website’s main web application in a subdomain. While Web 3D Models Manager is accessible, it does not interfere with your main web application.
Step 9 – Generated Script
Web 3D Models manager generates script that we copy and paste into the html code of your main web application. Benefits to your main web application is enabling of ecommerce and 3D effects for your homepage.
Case Study 2
A 3D CAD model already exists and the customer requires a 3D Model with Special Effects or a 3D Flash Model for presentation on the World Wide Web
We already have 3D CAD model and we start from Step 4 – Data Conversion.
We are able to use most common 3D CAD formats and convert them into 3D Studio Max and 3D Flash formats. It is important that you provide us with a perfectly clean 3D Model so that the conversion will be faster. Otherwise, we may need to repair the 3D Model which will require more time.
The more details for the optical impression that is provided by the customer in the 3D Model will ensure a very small, low polygon 3D Flash Model. Further information such as colours and materials may be required for texture mapping.
The following applications will show you what the customer provided and the delivered product of a 3D Flash Model for the World Wide Web.
1.
WimTec SanTec Sky Web 3D Technologies Presentation
Customer provided to us 3D Model in CATIA software format and some exported 3D formats for 3D exchange (IGES and STEP). User Manuals were also provided in both PDF and Microsoft Word format.
2.
Web 3D configurator for Thermarium Spa 4 Sense Lounger
For this application, the customer provided us with a 3D model in the INVENTOR software format, exported 3D formats for 3D exchange (IGES and STEP) and additional information on colours and materials to assist in texture mapping.
3.
Schletterer Web 3D Technologies Menu Introduction
The customer provided us with a 3D model in the INVENTOR software format, exported 3D formats for 3D exchange (IGES and STEP) for this web application. Additional information on colours and materials were also provided to assist in texture mapping.
4.
3D Product Presentation EU Project Holiwood
The 3D Model provided by the customer for this application was in MAXON CINEMA 4D software formation. Exported 3D formats for 3D exchange (3DS) were also provided as well as User Manuals in both PDF and Microsoft Word format. The customer also provided excellent information and further details for this particular web application.
5.
Web 3D online Configurator Doppler Pushchair
For this application, the customer provided a 3D Model in Pro E software format, exported 3D formats for 3D exchange (IGES and STEP) and pieces of pattern textile for the Pushchair. Similar 3D Flash Models can be developed with this 3D Online Configuration for any product such as cars, real estate and much more.
Case Study 3
The customer provided a 2D CAD Model and required a 3D Model for Special Effects or 3D Flash Model for presentation on the World Wide Web
For both the RICHTER Nasa Hisa and the Smreka Menina web applications, the customer provided us with technical drawings in 2D Auto CAD format and images of the finished houses. Further information was provided with the colours and materials of roof tiles, walls, windows and doors as well as User Manuals in both PDF and Microsoft Word format.
The 3D Model was created using Arcon, a 3D architectural software program. The development process continued from Step 4 in the first case study with data conversion with our conversion software culminating in the delivered web application product.
View the RICHTER Nasa Hisa Web Application
View the Smreka Menina Web Application
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