Can we generate 3D models with Cloud Services from Project Files?

[Christiaan]

If memory serves me correctly we can only use vwx standard files to generate 3D models with Cloud Services, not vwxp project files.

 

Has this changed? Because when I right-click on a vwxp file on the web portal it will allow me generate a 3D model, but:

• I'm not seeing what I expect to see. Is the last save and commit meant to set the view?
• After right-clicking on a vwxp file and choosing generate 3D model, there's a link provided explaining how to prepare your file before generating the model, and this only mentions vwx files, not vwxp files
  • https://cloud.vectorworks.net/portal/help/pages/prepare-vwx-files-for-cloud-processing/?app=VECTORWORKS#three-d-model-vgx-file

Edited February 10, 2023 by Christiaan

[inikolova]

Hi @Christiaan,

 

Thanks for pointing that out! I will look into it. To be honest, I am not sure how the visibility of objects is set in the project file. I need to investigate and get back to you (and also update the Help article).

Perhaps you can try refreshing your working file to be up to date with the project file and then generate the 3D model from there, to set the correct object visibilities?

 

Best regards,

Iskra 

[Christiaan]

Okay, thanks, so it should work now?

[inikolova]

Well, it is enabled and the job succeeds, but the question how you control the views remains.

[inikolova]

I just got a tip from our Project sharing pro 🙂 . You change the visibilities in your Working File and Save & Commit. In the commit dialog, you have to make sure you choose to commit “view settings”. Note: only users with Project permissions or higher can commit view changes. 

I haven't tried this yet, but I thought I would share so you can try also. Maybe it will work for what you are trying to do. 

[Christiaan]

7 minutes ago, inikolova said:

I just got a tip from our Project sharing pro 🙂 . You change the visibilities in your Working File and Save & Commit. In the commit dialog, you have to make sure you choose to commit “view settings”. Note: only users with Project permissions or higher can commit view changes. 

I haven't tried this yet, but I thought I would share so you can try also. Maybe it will work for what you are trying to do. 

That did the trick. 

 

It could be more discoverable but I understand why it hidden away.

 

[Christiaan]

Thanks Iskra

[inikolova]

You're welcome! I am glad it worked. I will make sure we update the Help with that information.