3D Visualization
3D visualization is the core of any 3D configurator. It allows users to explore and customize a product in a realistic three-dimensional view, seeing every change instantly.
3D Model Animations
3D model animations show how a configured product works in real life. In a 3D configurator, they reveal the movement of parts like sliding doors, folding panels, or adjustable sections.
3D Configuration
3D configuration lets users customize a product in a fully interactive 3D view.
3D Renders
3D renders Images created from 3D models to show what a product will look like in real life.
3D Configurator Glossary
Your go-to resource to quickly understand key concepts of the 3D configuration world and find extra resources for further insights.
An AI assistant is a feature that helps users interact with a product configurator using natural language.
Augmented Reality is a feature that lets users view a configured 3D product in their real-world environment using a phone or tablet.
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A Bill of Materials is a structured list of all components, parts, and materials needed to produce a configured product.
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CRM integration connects the configurator to your CRM system to sync live pricing data and capture configurations in real time.
A CAD file is a digital drawing used in design and manufacturing. It shows the shape, size, and structure of a product in 2D or 3D.
Conversational UI is a user interface that uses natural language instead of clicks or menus. In a 3D configurator, it lets users type or speak their preferences.
Conversational AI is a type of artificial intelligence that understands and responds to human language.
CPQ helps companies sell customizable products by automating product configuration, pricing, and quote generation.
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E-commerce integration connects the configurator to your online store, allowing users to add configured products directly to the cart for instant purchase.
ERP integration connects the configurator to your ERP system to sync real-time data like stock levels and pricing.
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Morphing is an animation effect that shows a smooth transition between different shapes or sizes of a product.
Modular products are made up of interchangeable parts or sections that can be combined in different ways.
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Parametric models are 3D models that adjust automatically based on variable inputs called parameters.
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Sketching is a 2D mode within a 3D configurator that lets users draw layouts such as site plans, rooms, or railing placements before switching to 3D.
A sales configurator is a tool used by sales teams to customize complex products based on client needs.
A STEP file is a 3D CAD file format used to exchange product data between different design and engineering software.
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User management is a feature that allows administrators to control who can use the 3D configurator and what each user can access.
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3D visualization is the core of any 3D configurator. It allows users to explore and customize a product in a realistic three-dimensional view, seeing every change instantly.
3D model animations show how a configured product works in real life. In a 3D configurator, they reveal the movement of parts like sliding doors, folding panels, or adjustable sections.
3D renders Images created from 3D models to show what a product will look like in real life.
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