QuickStart Guide
The QuickStart guide is intended to get you up and running in a matter of minutes. For more detailed information please refer to our FAQ.
(1) Our 3D Service
The Live Web service lets you host, annotate and share Collada 3D files. Most major 3D content creation tools export to Collada (DAE), see the 'Supported 3D Tools' list to the right for more details.
Once you have signed up;
- You'll create a new workspace
- Upload your files into it
- Convert your Collada files to Live Web 3D Webdocs
- Invite others to the workspace to see the 3D Webdocs
- Make notes on your Webdocs
- The Email Notification service keeps everyone in the loop
That's it! Enjoy!
(2) Tip-of-the-Day
Make sure when you upload your Collada files, to stick the model (.dae) file and all of the texture files (.jpg, .png, etc) in the same folder. That way the converter won't have to go searching around for them.
(3) Before You Begin
Check Your System
The Browser Certification gadget on the left will be checkmarked 
if your web browser meets our minimum requirements. Otherwise, it will display a failure 
or a warning 
. Click the Browser Certification gadget for details.
In order to share your first document you will require:
- a user name
- a password
- a file to share
(4) Creating Your Work Space
From the Workspace page (Click here to open) Click on "New > WorkSpace".
Enter your desired WorkSpace name in the New Folder/Folder Name textbox. This will create a new folder in your WorkSpace directory.
Step 1.
Step 2.
(5) Uploading Your Source Document
From the Workspace page (Click here to open), click on "Upload"->"File".
From the "Upload Files" popup click "Select" and select the File you would like to upload.
You can upload multiple files using a zip file. You can auto-extract a zip file by clicking on the auto-extract checkbox.
Once you have selected your file, click "Upload".
Your file will upload. Click "Cancel Upload" to cancel your upload and start over.
(6) Converting Your 3D Files
Make sure when you upload your Collada files, to stick the model (.dae) file and all of the texture files (.jpg, .png, etc) in the same folder. That way the converter won't have to go searching around for them.
(7) Share Your Document
Select the document that you would like to share from your newly created "WorkSpaces" folder.
Click the "Share" tab or right click on the file and enter the email address of the person you wish to share the file with.
From this tab you will also be able to choose whether the person you share the file with will be able to mark up the file (as a "collaborator") or just view the file.
Basic Workflow Diagram
Follow this general approach.
Note: This document is intended to be a "Quick Start" guide. For more complete information, please see our FAQ.