Inserting 3D content

Insert your own 3D object files into your lesson, or download and use a 3D object file from the Trimble 3D Warehouse.

3D models are available from the 3D Objects folder in Lesson Activity Examples and the SMART Exchange website (exchange.smarttech.com) as well as the Trimble 3D Warehouse. You can also insert your own 3D models if they are in one of the following formats:

  • COLLADA (.dae)

  • 3D Object (.obj)

  • FBX (.fbx)

Note 

Textures and other information for some 3D models are stored in separate files and folders. When you insert these 3D models, ensure the 3D model file is located in the correct folder structure with the supporting files and folders.

  1. Select Insert3D Object.

    The Insert 3D File dialog appears.

  2. Browse to and select the 3D model you want to insert.

  3. Tap Open.

    The 3D model appears on the page.

Trimble 3D Warehouse is an online repository of 3D models. The Gallery tab in SMART Notebook software includes a link to Trimble 3D Warehouse. Using this link, you can search for 3D models and download them to your computer. You can then insert the 3D models into your .notebook files.

To download 3D models from Trimble 3D Warehouse

  1. Tap the Gallery tab.

  2. Tap Trimble 3D Warehouse.

  3. Tap Click here to browse Trimble 3D Warehouse.

    Trimble 3D Warehouse appears in a new window.

    Search or browse for a 3D model that you want to download.

  4. Select the model.

  5. Tap Download, and then select the Collada (.zip) file.

    Notes 

    • When you first download a 3D model, Trimble 3D Warehouse could prompt you for a nickname.

    • If you’re using a macOS operating system and you cancel the download, the 3D model still saves to the Downloads folder.

  6. Save the .zip file to your computer.

  7. Extract the contents of the .zip file to a folder on your computer.