Simplio3D

Project Overview

Projects are the core of Simplio3D. Each project is a self-contained 3D experience that can be a simple viewer, a full product configurator, or a modular assembly system.

Project Types

Viewer

A simple 3D model viewer with no configuration options. Perfect for product showcases, portfolios, and interactive displays. Users can rotate, zoom, and pan the model.

  • Interactive 3D viewing
  • Animations support
  • Hotspots & annotations
  • Shareable & embeddable

Configurator

A full product configurator where users can customise options like colours, materials, parts visibility, dimensions, and more. Ideal for CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) workflows.

  • Option blocks (dropdowns, swatches, etc.)
  • Conditional logic between options
  • Real-time pricing
  • Contact forms & quote requests

Modular

A drag-and-drop modular assembly system where users combine 3D modules to build custom configurations. Supports snap points, alignment, rotation, and mirroring.

  • Drag-and-drop modules onto a grid
  • Snap system with alignment guides
  • Rotate, mirror, move, delete modules
  • Undo/Redo support

Creating a New Project

  1. 1Navigate to Dashboard > Projects.
  2. 2Click "New Project".
  3. 3Choose a project type: Viewer, Configurator, or Modular.
  4. 4Enter a project name and optional description.
  5. 5Click "Create" to open the project editor.
  6. 6Upload or select a 3D model from your assets. For Modular projects, add modules in the Objects panel.
Project type cannot be changed after creation. If you need a different type, create a new project and re-import your models. Choose carefully based on your use case.

Duplicating a Project

On Pro and Enterprise plans — including during your 30-day Pro trial — you can duplicate any of your projects from the Projects dashboard. Hover a project card (or any list row) and click the Copy icon button — a small dialog lets you rename the copy before confirming.

A duplicate is a complete copy of the original — the whole 3D scene (every model, group, nested group, and part), all option blocks and their variants (including hotspots, scenery, and material swatches), the entire pricing setup (price groups, tables, unique-price blocks, variables, and SKUs), the full form with all its fields, animations, conditional logic, and every project setting all carry over. Open the copy and it looks and behaves exactly like the source.

Duplicates reuse the same models, materials, and textures from your library by reference, so there's no extra storage cost or re-upload step. Per-project uploaded models, the AR file, and the thumbnail are copied so the duplicate works independently of the original — even if you later delete the source.

Not carried over: share link & token, WooCommerce / Shopify product links, and saved configurations. These are set up fresh on the duplicate — the original is left untouched.
Duplication is available on Pro and Enterprise (and throughout your Pro trial). It's hidden only once an account is confirmed Starter with no active trial. If the button doesn't appear on a Pro account, reload the page — and if it still doesn't, sign out and back in to refresh your session.

More in Projects

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.