Learn how to add interactive 3D content to your e-learning courses in minutes. Follow the step-by-step instructions below for your platform.
Create interactive 3D step-by-step guides with annotations and positioning controls.
Embed3D accepts GLB and GLTF files up to 50MB. Free users can upload up to 5 assets. Simply drag and drop your 3D file or click to browse.
Click "Add Step" to begin creating your step sequence. Position the 3D model exactly where you want it for this step. Your changes will autosave automatically.
Enhance each step with explainer text and annotations directly on the 3D object. Use the isolation tool to focus on specific parts, or add other tools as needed.
Move the object using right-click (or two-finger click on trackpad). Use the re-center action to reset the view, or click "Revert Orientation" to return a step to its original saved position.
To duplicate a step, select it and click the "New Step" action. This creates a copy that you can modify, making it easy to build complex step sequences.
Articulate 360 Rise makes it easy to add interactive 3D content using the built-in code block.
Navigate to the lesson where you want to add your 3D content.
Click "+" between sections, select "Code" from the Block Library. Click "Add Code" in the option that appears.
Select "Add Code" from the inserted Code section in your lesson. Paste your complete Embed3D iframe code (including both opening and closing <iframe></iframe> tags).
Dismiss the Code window with your iframe and preview your lesson. The 3D content will be fully interactive once embedded.
<center> and </center> tags to center the embed.Add interactive 3D to your Storyline slides using the "Web Object" feature.
Navigate to the lesson where you want to add your 3D content.
Double click on the slide you you want to add your content, select "Insert" on the top ribbon, and click on "Web Object".
In the web address line add your Embed3D "Direct Link" and click on "Test Link".
Dismiss the "Web Object" screen and publish your lesson. The 3D content will be fully interactive once embedded.
Add 3D interactive content to your Canvas courses using the Rich Content Editor.
Navigate to the Canvas Page, Assignment, or Discussion where you want to add your 3D content and open the editor.
Click the HTML Editor link (usually in the top-right corner of the editor, looks like "</>" or "HTML Editor").
Insert your Embed3D iframe code directly into the HTML editor. Example: <iframe width="100%" height="520" src="..." ></iframe>
Click "Save" or switch back to the Rich Content Editor view. Your 3D content will be fully interactive once saved.
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