I have finally spent a few days now setting up a testing pipeline using #playwright for Needle Engine

Including visual tests and #usdz conversion #testing running locally as well as on #github for different configurations, projects and browsers.

It was about time

Releasing USDZ to GLTF today, it's the easiest way to convert Apple/Pixar's 3D USDZ files to GLTF for use in Three.js and beyond.

The previous method was downloading Autodesk Maya and some third party plugin, or Blender (spotty results though).

This should be a lot better—all web based, no software downloads, apart from your converted files!

https://usdztogltf.com

#three #usdz #gltf #maya #blender #3d #gamedev

The need to work with GLB and USDZ formats for 3D models is finally pushing my long-overdue move from Maya to Blender … but the z-axis as the up axis is taking a bit of getting used to.

#webgl #blender #usdz

Are there any good infinite canvas apps with 3D integration, preferrably glTF?

Apple has shipped Freeform, their take on an infinite collaborative canvas, and it's already a pretty good way to showcase 3D models.

Can directly embed USDZ files, view in 3D and AR with a click.

#gltf #usdz #augmentedreality #ar #3D #infinitecanvas #apple #freeform

Looking for thousands of free #openUSD files to download, view & share online. Check out www.usdzshare.com #usdzshare #usdz

With our latest Needle Engine we now serve a #Quicklook AR experience on #iOS #Safari (#Mozilla #XR works too using #WebXR!) by dynamically exporting to #USDZ

In this first version we only support playback of animations - later versions will also bring behaviours 😊

#threejs #webgl