Students and Teachers can upload their own 3D creations to the Merge Cube using the Object Uploader found on the Merge Dashboard, as well as by using the Merge Creator app. 

Visualizing your 3D creations on the Merge Cube makes it easy to inspect them up close from all angles, and to share with teachers and classmates for feedback. It also allows for rapid iteration while developing 3D prototypes, and can help save time and materials if you’re 3D printing.

In this article we will introduce you to the main steps you should take to upload your own 3D creations using the Merge Dashboard.

• Getting to the Object Uploader on the Merge Dashboard
• Uploading your 3D Creation
• Sharing your 3D Creation
• Viewing your 3D Creation

When you’re ready to upload your own 3D object, just follow these steps:

Getting to the Object Uploader on the Merge Dashboard

1. Go to https://dashboard.mergeedu.com/ and sign into your Merge Account
   
   
2. Select “Upload” under Home from the left-side navigation menu

Uploading your 3D Creation

1. Drag and drop your 3D file onto the upload window or click “Browse” to search for the 3D Object you want to upload.
   
   Note: Object Uploader supports FBX, OBJ, STL, and GLTF file types. You can also upload a ZIP archive containing your model (in a supported file type), along with materials and associated textures.
   
   
2. Select the 3D Object file you wish to upload, then click “Continue”
   
   
3. Allow the object to Process; when processing is complete click “Continue”
   

 

Click here to learn more about using the Object Editor

Sharing your 3D Creation

1. Click “Share Options” to find the QR code, Object Code, or Copy Link for your object.
   
   
2. Anyone can scan the QR code or open the Link to get the prompt to launch Object Viewer and go directly to your object.
   
   
3. Share the Object Code when a user may not be able to use a link. To use the Object Code, tap the menu in Object Viewer then select “Code Search” and enter the code.
   

Step 4

Viewing your 3D Creation

1. Open the Object Viewer app, then tap the menu (in the top-left corner)
   
   
2. Tap “My Objects” near the bottom of the side-menu, under My Library
   
   
3. Tap on the thumbnail of your object to open it up. 

Now that you know how to upload your own 3D creations to your Merge Account using the Object Uploader, you can now inspect, visualize and share your creations.

• Learn how to upload your Object using Merge Creator
• Learn how to view your object in Object Viewer
  
• Learn how to perfect your object’s appearance using Object Editor
  
• Check out how to share objects with others