Client Project/Architecture & Construction

Upload, Translate, and Preview 3D Models in Your Web Browser Seamlessly

Upload, translate, and preview 3D Revit models seamlessly in your web browser.

United States
Web Development, QA Testing & Automation, Autodesk Platform Services
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Spool - 3D Model Viewing in Your Browser
Overview

About the Project

Spool is a web-based platform that enables users to upload, translate, and preview 3D Revit models directly in their web browser.

The experience is designed to remove compatibility issues and lengthy file conversions, giving teams a faster way to inspect detailed 3D model data without relying on heavyweight desktop software.

Users can upload Revit models, process them for browser-based viewing, and review results through a streamlined interface focused on precision and speed.

The Challenge

Challenges We Faced

1. Component Detail Fetching

Accurately extracting details for individual model components, from small fasteners to large structural assemblies, without losing clarity or precision.

2. Shape Detection Algorithms

Developing dependable logic for recognizing and categorizing a wide range of model shapes and sizes across translated geometry.

3. Hierarchical Organization

Presenting components in a tree-like structure that stays coherent and easy to navigate even as models grow more complex.

Our Approach

How We Solved It

1

Started with a detailed breakdown of client requirements, viewer expectations, and delivery priorities.

2

Used robust processing routines to gather and organize model data for browser-based interaction.

3

Built middleware to handle file-format complexity, translation workflows, and downstream model organization.

4

Added customization controls so teams could tailor the viewing experience to their project needs.

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Project Screenshots

Spool screenshot showing translated 3D model view
Spool screenshot showing browser-based model inspection
Spool screenshot showing 3D model viewing interface
The Outcome

Results Delivered

Built a platform offering instant 3D model previews, measurement tools, section analysis, and comprehensive customization.

Web Development
QA Testing & Automation
Autodesk Platform Services
Technologies

Technologies We Used

Next JSReactNode JSAutodesk
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