The Vector Art 3D Viewer can be used to examine our models in a virtual 3D environment on your own PC. The Viewer allows you to see the quality and variety of Vector Art3D models and can also be used as a sales tool to sell 3D design ideas to your customers. There is no charge for downloading the Viewer or any of the 3D Viewer files. Previously you could use VA3D Machinist to view Viewer files you will now need this latest version of the Viewer to view the new V3V format files.
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Minimum PC Spec: PII
350MHz,
64 Mb RAM, Windows98SE or higher.
The Vector Art 3D Viewer is developed by Vectric Ltd the creators of VCarve Wizard, Cut3D, PhotoVCarve and Vector Art 3D Machinist.
Using The Viewer Once downloaded and installed the Viewer will let you load a “v3v” file, rotate and zoom the model in 3D and choose the material it is shaded in. V3V - Viewer files can be downloaded (for free) from the purchase page of any individual Vector Art 3D models - click on the "Free 3D Viewer Model" link under any of the 3 style images to download it to your PC.
The view can be manipulated using the mouse within the 3D model area, using the following combination of keys:
Rotate View – Click left mouse button and move mouse. Zoom View – Click right mouse button and move mouse up to zoom in and down to zoom out. Pan View – Hold the Ctrl key and the Left mouse button or hold both left and right mouse buttons then move the mouse to pan the View. Materials – The material of the model can be selected from the colored squares, you can see the name of the material if you hover the cursor over them.
The images within the window can be saved as a JPEG or a Bitmap. You can then use these images to print for marketing, customer approval or to email to a prospective client. Once you have chosen the 3D file you want to purchase then you can simply click the “Purchase file from web site” icon. As long as you are online, this will take you straight to the file on the Vector Art 3D website where you can purchase it for immediate download. The models are supplied in a variety of formats – if you are not sure which format your machining software can use, download our free samples here: Vector Art 3D Free Samples Page
Q: What is a “v3v” file?
A: “v3v” files are a special file format designed for viewing the Vector Art 3D models.
Q: Where can I get the "v3v" files to use with the Viewer?
A: Use the Vector Art 3D Store to find the models you are interested in - click on the "Free 3D Viewer Model" link under any of the 3 style images to download it to your PC.
Q: How large are the Viewer files?
A: File size is typically around 500Kb but varies between 100Kb and 1Mb.
Q: Why does the Viewer window not go larger than 1024 x 768 pixels?
A: The Viewer has been optimized to work on the largest selection of PC’s possible – so the size is fixed to ensure good performance with all graphics settings. This size should still allow you to view and print good quality images of the models.
Q: How do I save my image?
A: Click on the “View” option from the top menu bar and select “Save Shaded Image”
Q: How does a “v3v” file differ from the one I will download when I purchase?
A: To reduce download size and optimize graphic performance v3v models have been reduced in resolution. The actual models which you will download when you purchase the part are 4 times higher quality.
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