Project stories and practical notes on design and development, with the decisions, examples and evidence behind the work.
A configurator embed places a 3D configurator inside another website. Compare iframe and script embeds, use postMessage safely and load the scene on demand.
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Digital twin explained for product configurators: how a 3D product model differs from an industrial digital twin that receives live data.
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A 3D asset pipeline explained: the repeatable steps that turn CAD and scan files into glTF models a configurator viewer can load quickly.
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Parametric models explained for made-to-measure product configurators: how dimensions and rules drive one 3D model across many sizes, without a file per size.
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Product variants are versions of one product, such as a size or colour. Learn how Shopify and WooCommerce set them up, their limits and configurator mapping.
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Line-item properties attach a customer’s configuration choices to one cart line. Learn how Shopify stores them, the WooCommerce match and common mistakes.
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SKU explosion happens when every option combination becomes its own stock code. Learn how the count grows, why it hurts configurators and how to avoid it.
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CPQ means configure, price and quote. Learn what CPQ software does, how it links to a 3D product configurator and what to agree before you connect them.
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A rules engine decides which product option combinations a 3D configurator allows. Learn how rules work, how to test them and the mistakes to avoid.
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Environment maps explained for product configurators: how a surrounding image supplies light and reflections so metal and glossy finishes look real.
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