Scene Explorer
You can view Lumis 3D scenes if they are present in the current space. To view a scene, double-click on the scene to arrive to the scene's landing page.
Note
If you have editing rights for this scene, 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 scene, the explorer view will be displayed immediately.
In the upper left corner, the name of the scene is displayed.
In the upper right corner of the screen you will see followed 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 scene
You can add comments to a scene while viewing it. Double-click on a scene. If you don't have editing rights, you are now viewing the scene.
Note
If you have editing rights for this scene, 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 Title field.
If necessary modify the view of the scene by clickings the
Update the snapshot button.Describe your message in the Description field.
Click Save button to share your comment.
The 
can be used if your product has languages. To change the language displayed, select a different language from the drop-down list. If your product does not have languages, this menu will not be shown.
The 
Product drop-down menu allows you to choose the current active product. This list contains all of the products in the scene, as well as the default setting, All. To configure a different product in the scene, use this drop-down list to switch to another product. To once again apply options to all instances of a product, select the instance option, All.
The
toggle button switches from the scene view to a view of the current product alone, and back again. You can change the current product by selecting another from the drop-down list at the top left of the screen.
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:
Click on Views tab at the top.
Double-click on the corresponding view displayed in Viewport. Select between an image, a three-sixty or cube-type view when the View window shows up.
Let the Lumis 3D generate the pictures.
Click the 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 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.
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 scene controls:
Views and groups of views for the scene. Select a view to activate it. If a three-sixty- or cube-type view is active, you can interact with the scene in real-time by clicking and dragging.
Presets for the current active product. Select an option to enable it. You can change the current product by selecting another from the drop-down list at the top right of the screen.
Parameters for the current active product. Click on a parameter to select it and display it in the scene being viewed.
Clips and groups of clips. Select an animation clip to play it.
Tip
How to: Take a snapshot of a scene
Double-click on the scene. You are now viewing the scene.
Note
If you have editing rights for this scene, 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.