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Step 1: Create an Organization
Anyone can create an account; it's free, and you don't need a credit card.
Step 2: Create a Workspace
Workspaces are isolated areas of your organization.
Step 3: Synchronize 3D Models
Install the CAD CLNR, and synchronize your 3D models with Zea.
Important! The CAD CLNR has to be installed on a computer running Windows operating system
Step 4: Make Your Content Look Amazing
Zea single sources your 3D models across projects, which means you can make global edits to a part's appearance that will update all your projects.
Step 5: Create Your First Illustration
Start a project in Illustrations Hub, add a 3D model, create views, and publish it online.
Inviting Users
Manage users and their roles within your organization.
General Settings
Rename your workspace, change the "up" direction (helpful if all your models are loading sideways), and adjust the tessellation precision.
Synchronizing 3D Models
Install and configure the CAD CLNR; the desktop application that processes your 3D files locally into an optimized web format and synchronizes with your cloud account in Zea.
Filter Unwanted CAD Files
If you're synching a large folder, chances are you have some data that you don't want to sync. Use filters to make sure that data doesn't get synchronized to Zea.
Set the Workspace Default Properties
Apply your brand colors and logo to the workspace. You can also set the default export size for illustrations, and rebuild the system cache.
Creating and Updating an Illustrations Hub Project
Start a project in Illustrations Hub, add a 3D model, and create views. Secondly, we'll update the 3D models and see how that affects published projects.
Publishing an Illustrations Hub Project Online
We'll start with publishing a shareable URL and move n to more advanced features, like locking a version and embedding it on a website.
Setting a Rotate Pivot Point
You tried to rotate a model, but it didn't rotate along the axis you wanted. Create a group starting with the part that represents the pivot axis, like a hinge.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts and Quick Navigation Tips
Use keyboard shortcuts to quickly switch between features. Double-click to quickly frame the 3D scene or set a focus point.