Product Explorer
You can view Lumis 3D products if they are present in the current space. To view a product, double-click on the product to arrive at the product's landing page.
Note
If you have editing rights for this product, this will open the editor. From the editor, click on Explore in the upper right corner to switch to the explorer view.
Editing rights require:
The Product and Scene Editor user module
A role as a writer or administrator in the current space
If you do not have editing rights for this product, the explorer view will be displayed immediately.
The name of the product is displayed in the upper left corner.
In the upper right corner of the screen you will see the following icons:
The
button can be used if you want to add comments to the model shared by your coworkers. They will automatically receive a notification by email or by SMS according to their notification preferences chosen in User Profile.
Tip
How to: Add comments to a product
You can add comments to a product while viewing it. Double-click on a product. If you don't have editing rights, you are now viewing the product.
Note
If you have editing rights for this product, this will open the editor. From the editor, click on Explore in the upper right corner to switch to the explorer view.
Editing rights require:
The Product and Scene Editor user module
A role as a writer or administrator in the current space
At any time during this viewing session, click on the button to add comments to the image currently displayed in the viewer's active pane.
In the pop-up window, type the subject of your comment in the Title field.
If necessary modify the view of the product by clicking the
Update the snapshot button.
Describe your comment in the Description field.
Click the Save button to share your comment.
The
can be used if your product has languages. Select a different language from the drop-down list to change the language displayed. If your product does not have languages, this menu will not be shown.
The
drop-down menu gives you a choice between the different viewing modes. See details in Top Right Menu from the Digital Aspect Mockups chapter.
Warning
Viewport Widgets are not available in Product Explorer because views are the presets when a KDR is converted to a product. To change the view for another preset (Product and Scene Editor user module is required), just go back to the product's landing page and: 1. Click on Views tab at the top. 2. Double-click on the corresponding view displayed in Viewport. Select between an image, a three-sixty, or a cube-type view when the View window shows up. 3. Let the Lumis 3D generate the pictures. 4. Click to Save button.
The
button displays or hides a summary of the current view and configuration used for the model. It lists the model shown, the camera used, and all active configuration options.
The
button can be used to download a JPG (HD, 4K, 8K) or an editable PDF[1] of the image currently displayed in the viewer's active pane. This file will be saved to your computer or device.
The
button can be used to share a link of your model (DAM). Anyone in the domain with access to this page can share this link. (Sign-in is required).
At the bottom of the screen, a menu gives access to product controls:
Views and groups of views. Select a view to activate it. If a three-sixty- or cube-type view is active, you can interact with the model in real-time by clicking and dragging.
Presets. Select an option to enable it.
Parameters. Select an option to enable it.
Clips and groups of clips. Select an animation clip to play it.
Tip
How to: Take a snapshot of a product
You can take a snapshot of a product while viewing it. Double-click on a product. If you don't have editing rights, you are now viewing the product.
Note
If you have editing rights for this product, this will open the editor. From the editor, click on Explore in the upper right corner to switch to the explorer view.
Editing rights require:
The Product and Scene Editor user module
A role as a writer or administrator in the current space
At any time during this viewing session, click on the button to download a JPG or PDF version of the image currently displayed in the viewer's active pane. This file will be saved to your computer or device.
The
Snapshot Image tool can be used to save the image currently displayed in the viewer's active pane. You can choose the space and the folder in your Lumis 3D account where the image will be saved.
If your KDR contains timelines or animations, the
Video button will open the Snapshot Video editor to produce a video of the animation.
You can render as many images as you want from this position by changing only the resolution.
[1] "Editable PDF" means that you can edit it directly on your favorite web browser or favorite PDF reader.