4.2. 3D models

New Layer app operates with digital 3D models. Thousands of them are stored in the in-app 3D catalog. Users can publish models in the Unisphere in real locations using a smartphone camera. There are the following uses of 3D models:

🔹 Place on a surface. Users can place 3D objects on any surface with the app. To do it:

Tap on a button in the bottom left corner to open the catalog with objects.
Choose the 3D object you want to use.
Point the camera at the surface you want to place this object. You should see your object hovering above this surface.
Tap on the object to place it.

You can’t place objects on/under the water and on reflective surfaces because the app won’t recognise them.

🔹 Publish in the Unisphere. It’s easy to make other users see your 3D objects. There are 2 ways to place objects in reality:

Using a Map.

Here you can send objects to any place in the world.

Open the object. It should be placed on a surface near you.
Choose the point on a map where you want to publish the object by taping the place.
Press the button Send.
If the object was sent you’ll see the notification about a success.

If you want to customize objects you should do it before publishing it in the Unisphere. You won’t be able to change the object after you publish it.

Using a Pin button.

Publish an object at the place where it is now.
Open the object. It should be placed on a surface near you.
If the object was sent you’ll see the notification about a success.

If you want to customize objects you should do it before publishing it in the Unisphere. You won’t be able to change the object after you publish it.

🔹 Customize 3D objects.

You can rotate, change the size and height of 3D objects after it’s placed on a surface:

to rotate the object horizontally tap on it and slide with a finger to the right and left;
to rotate the object in different directions tap on it with 3 fingers and gently slide them to the direction you need;
to change the height move the object up and down with the finger;
to change the size use the Pinch gesture.

🔹 Upload own 3D models.

Users can upload 3D models to the catalog.

Complete the form, choose the model file and send it to moderation.

Requirements for models:

Weight up to 70 MB,
USDZ format,
Animation possible,
Objects with sounds are not available.

🔹 Send in the in-app chat

It’s easy and fun to communicate in our in-app chat. Send to your friends, family and colleagues 3D objects so they can place and explore them.

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