spread3d pro 1.3 edition is out

Spread3D creator Laurent Diaz recently released an update to his popular realtime 3D viewer which allows users to securely share SketchUp models. Spread3D generates a Flash based web page compatible with modern Mac and Windows browsers. Spread3D can also export standalone files which can be opened with Spread3D Player or integrated in PowerPoint.

No programing required, easy workflow, Spread3D is meant for designers, architects, artists, documentation writers, e-learning specialists and CAD users.

This latest release has brought some excellent new features:

  • Home page improvement with recent files and news
  • Middle mouse button navigation like in SketchUp and new tools to interact with the 3D
  • Store and reuse settings accross projects: no need to specify your logo for each new project any more
  • Wizard to convert hundred sketchup files in one shot!
  • Portfolio tool to create a webpage integrating all your 3D experiences. You can now have your own 3D warehouse!
  • Use Google App Engine to host your webpages for free

spread3d 3d viewer

Share your models - Spread3D generates a Flash based web page compatible with modern Mac and Windows browsers. It can be browsed by all without installing an unknown plugin. Spread3D can also export standalone files which can be opened with Spread3D Player or integrated in PowerPoint.

Straightforward to use - You don't need to learn anything to convert your 3D models. Import your SketchUp file directly and click on export. That's it! Spread3D Pro offers many tools to create rich interactive experiences, to display your brand, to protect your model, to maintain your copyright...

No intellectual property headache - Spread3D doesn't force you to host your 3D files on a given server. You can host your webpage wherever you want using free or paid hosting providers.

Spread3D comes in 3 flavours - Free, Lite and Pro - and you can see the comparison table here and if you want to give Spread3D a try head to the download page.

 

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