Simplio3D Tutorials
Step-by-step guides to help you create stunning 3D product configurators, set up materials, manage assets, integrate with e-commerce platforms, and more. Pick a topic to dive in.
Getting Started
Assets
Uploading 3D ModelsUpload, organize, and manage 3D models (GLB, GLTF, FBX, OBJ, STL) with file-size limits and best practices for fast-loading configurators.Uploading TexturesImport seamless PBR and non-PBR textures from your library or the built-in CDNs to use in materials and option blocks.Uploading GraphicsUpload logos, patterns, and image graphics for design-canvas, pattern-designer, and text-input customization.3D Model VersionsReplace a 3D model with a new version while keeping option blocks, pricing, and conditional-logic references intact.
Materials
Creating MaterialsBuild physically based (PBR) materials with base color, metalness, roughness, normal, and ambient-occlusion maps in the material editor.Material LibraryOrganize your material library into categories, search and filter swatches, and reuse materials across projects.Applying PBR TexturesApply PBR texture maps to 3D models and option-block variants with correct UV orientation for accurate, realistic surfaces.Material ExamplesReady-made material recipes — metals, woods, fabrics, glass, and plastics — to copy and tune for your own products.Bulk-Add Materials by CategoryPopulate a Select Material block from an entire category so shoppers can pick from large material libraries without per-variant authoring.
Projects
Project OverviewUnderstand the three project types — Viewer, Configurator, and Modular — and choose the right one for your product.Editor UI & FeaturesTour the project editor: modes, panels, the 3D viewport, undo/redo, autosave, and the resizable layout.Objects ModeManage the scene hierarchy, transforms, pivots, nested subgroups, and per-part visibility in Objects mode.Options ModeAdd and configure the 16 option block types — dropdowns, material swatches, toggles, hotspots, text and number inputs, and more.Modular ProjectsBuild drag-and-drop modular configurators with the snap system, connection rules, and per-side constraints (Pro/Enterprise).Conditional LogicShow, hide, or disable blocks, variants, and 3D parts based on shopper selections with rule-based conditional logic.Pricing ModeSet up CPQ pricing with base prices, price groups, 1D/2D price tables, unique modular prices, variables, and formulas.Forms ModeCollect leads and orders with contact forms — name, email, dropdowns, consent, add-to-cart, and save-configuration fields.Project SettingsConfigure 140+ project settings: display, branding, lighting, camera, AR, e-commerce, email, and PDF export.Sharing & EmbeddingPublish a configurator, generate a shareable link, embed it with an iframe, and control access with passwords and domain restrictions.Augmented Reality (AR)Enable Augmented Reality so shoppers can place products on a surface or try them on (face, wrist, or body) on iOS and Android.
Integrations
WooCommerceConnect WooCommerce to send configured products to checkout or the cart via redirect or basket mode.ShopifyConnect Shopify for cart permalinks, draft orders, or SKU-matched multi-line carts from configured products.API & SDK Quick StartGet started with the Simplio3D REST API and headless TypeScript SDK to drive configurators from your own code.