Speeding up 3D asset preparation

JigSpace has had some big updates recently that we're excited to share with you.

Download the latest versions of our apps or keep scrolling to learn about these new capabilities:

• Set custom pivot points or origins on 3D models
• Import USDZ and glTF files to your Jigs
• Add multiple editors to your Jigs
• Allow your whole team to edit specific Jigs

We have also released two new guides for simplifying CAD assemblies in SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor, to help your designers prepare 3D assets for your Jigs, especially when they need optimization and performance improvements.

We hope you enjoy this update!

- Sam Granleese Product @ JigSpace

What's New

Custom pivot points: adding precision and realistic movement

We've introduced custom pivot points to help you fine-tune the origin and rotation point of your 3D models. This feature enables creators to add a new level of realism and precision to their Jigs, making it easier to animate movements like opening doors, rotating robotic arms, or spinning parts exactly like they would in the real world.

Learn how to add Custom Pivot Points

Getting started in teams: Multi-User Editing 

Our upgraded multi-user editing capabilities allow unlimited collaborators to contribute to a single Jig. With multi-user editing, you can:

• Add team members with 1:1 editing permissions
• Optionally set your Jig to be editable by anyone on your team.
• View who’s currently editing or has permission to edit a Jig at any time.
• Receive notifications if someone else wants to edit the same Jig.

If you work with an agency or design studio, you will find collaboration and reviews much quicker and easier.

Learn more about multi-user editing.

Support for importing more 3D file formats

We’ve expanded our supported file formats to include importing glTF and USDZ. These widely used formats make it even easier to upload models from hundreds of applications into your Jigs. Our beta release currently supports geometry, scale, and color, with texture and material settings on the way.

Learn more about this update 

Simplifying CAD optimization

We’ve prepared some extended guides on how to prepare 3D assets for importing into JigSpace from some of the most common 3D design tools, for when your Jigs need to be optimized for greater performance.

• SolidWorks
• Autodesk Inventor

🗓️ What's next on our roadmap?

2024 has been a year of making JigSpace faster, easier, and more collaborative, especially with our multiplayer features. We’re going to continue making it easier to get your 3D models and content into Jigs. On Apple Vision Pro, we’re looking forward to releasing image anchoring, in-person multiplayer, and ‘training mode’ in Q1 of 2025.

You can have your say and share your feedback on what features you would like to see in JigSpace by visiting our public roadmap. 

We're currently in progress building the following requested features:

• Enhanced admin role
• Image tracking and anchoring for Vision Pro
• Object hierarchies and parenting
• Importing textures from USDZ, FBX, GLTF uploads
• Transfer ownership of Jig presentation between users

Some requested features that are under review that you might want to vote on or add your feedback to include:

• Snapping objects to surfaces
• Move object to target position triggers action
• Default camera positions per step
• Autoplay groups

🎄 Have a Merry Christmas, from the JigSpace team!

Stay tuned for more feature updates and news in the New Year.

In the meantime, visit our download page to ensure you have the latest version of JigSpace on your devices.