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Unlocking the Power of KeyShot Web Viewer: A Comprehensive Guide on Its New Features

October 02, 2023 3 min read

In the digital era, it is essential to stay abreast of the latest technologies that bring art to life. One such tool that has gained popularity for its state-of-the-art features is KeyShot by Luxion. It offers a Web Viewer that allows users to interact with 3D content in real-time. This article will guide you through the new features of KeyShot Web Viewer and how to use them effectively.

Understanding the Basics of KeyShot Web Viewer

KeyShot Web Viewer is a tool that lets you publish your KeyShot scenes to the internet, allowing anyone with a link to view and interact with your 3D content. The latest update focuses on optimizing user experience by improving the interface and reducing load times. The new features include automatic configurations and KeyShot 360s.

Preparing Your Scene for Publishing

To publish a scene on KeyShot Web Viewer, you first need to create the scene in KeyShot. If you plan to use the new KeyShot 360 feature, make sure to output a KeyShotXR using the KeyShotXR Wizard or through the Render window. Once the scene is ready, go to the Web Viewer button on the toolbar and open the Web Viewer Upload window. If you are attaching a KeyShotXR, you will find a field where you can drop the .360 file generated when outputting the KeyShotXR.

Publishing Your Scene

After uploading the scene and attaching necessary files, click on the Upload button. Your scene will be baked and published to KeyShot Cloud. You can access the link to your scene through the Upload window and the My Scenes tab of the KeyShot Cloud Library. Sharing the link allows anyone to access your published Web Viewer scene. Following the link, the Web Viewer will open, and you can navigate your scene and attachments through the browser.

Understanding the User Interface Updates

The updated Web Viewer comes with a new tab system along the left side. From there, you can access the main Web Viewer viewport through the 3D tab, Images tab, and 360 tab. You can adjust the Web Viewer quality settings and take screenshots by clicking on the gear icon on the bottom left of the screen. Also, you can cycle through your Components, Materials, Cameras, and Environments through the configurator buttons on the bottom right.

Images Tab and 360 Tab

The Images tab lets you access supplementary images attached in the image section of the upload window. You can navigate using the thumbnail preview images or by cycling through the images with the arrows at the bottom. The 360 tab is where you’ll find any KeyShotXRs attached to your published scene. Your KeyShot 360 will load, and you can interact with it by zooming in and out or by scrolling through the images.