3D Collections: Share and share alike

Posted by Rich Feit, 3D Warehouse Engineer


Until now, the 3D Collections feature in the Google 3D Warehouse has allowed individuals to gather together sets of models and share them with the world. We've watched our users organize the 3D Warehouse into bridges, Star Wars models, sports venues, guitars, and boats, just to name a few. But what if you're part of a group of people who want to build a collection -- say, of buildings in your home town? What if you want to take time to create your collection in private, then raise the curtains for a smashing debut? What if you want to create a collection and share it only with specific people instead of publishing it for all to see?

We took a cue from Google Docs and added access control for 3D Collections. This means that you can now add collaborators or restrict viewers for any collection you own. To do so, just click the "share" link on your collection's "details" page. Collaborators can add and remove items in your collection; they can also edit details such as its name and description. And if you make a collection "not-publicly-viewable", only people you choose can see it.

Don't forget: You don't have to "own" a model to add it to a collection. You can add any model in the Warehouse to a collection you -- or members of your group -- create. Give it a try, and as always, let us know what you think.