Hi,
I have made a few models using FreeCAD and now that am getting a bit more proficient at using it I am finding it to be a great tool for my aeromodelling and other hobbies.
I am keen to share some of the stuff I've done and spread the news about FreeCAD. I have a github account and can share models with this easily enough but it would be really useful if there was a way to share 3D models in such a way that they can be viewed via web browsers. I initially thought SVG would be a great option but have since discovered it is 2D only so wondered whether peopl here know of a format that is intrinsically 3D but which can be displayed in a web page by browsers without needing a plugin ? Ideally, a format already supported by FreeCAD
Is there such a thing ? If so then is it expected to be available in FreeCAD anytime soon ?
Thanks,
Boo
Best export format for viewing FreeCAD models in a webpage ?
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Re: Best export format for viewing FreeCAD models in a webpage ?
File -> Export... -> Save as html / xhtml
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Re: Best export format for viewing FreeCAD models in a webpage ?
it all depends on the type of sharing you want: if it's just to show HTML > ok
if it"s to share a 3D printable object then it"s STL
otherwise you still have a Techdraw view with quotation and PDF export
if it"s to share a 3D printable object then it"s STL
otherwise you still have a Techdraw view with quotation and PDF export
Re: Best export format for viewing FreeCAD models in a webpage ?
True, and GitHub for example will also show STL files... https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-libr ... folder.stlpapyblaise wrote: ↑Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:22 pm it all depends on the type of sharing you want: if it's just to show HTML > ok
if it"s to share a 3D printable object then it"s STL
otherwise you still have a Techdraw view with quotation and PDF export
Re: Best export format for viewing FreeCAD models in a webpage ?
Thanks to all for the great replies, I'm sure I will find a workable solution in those suggestions.
Boo
Boo
Re: Best export format for viewing FreeCAD models in a webpage ?
There are some interesting FreeCAD models with 3d viewer on GrabCad, even assemblies. How the assemblies are uploaded is beyond my knowledge.
* I'm aware that not everyone is a fan of GrabCad
* I'm aware that not everyone is a fan of GrabCad
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