What's Happening?
Adobe has introduced Substance 3D Reviewer, a free application available on Quest's Horizon Store, designed for collaborative 3D model reviews in virtual reality (VR) or via the web. This marks the second app under Adobe's Substance 3D brand to be released for VR, following the paid Substance 3D Modeler tool. The app is available in two versions: a web app and a Quest VR app. While both versions allow users to join reviews, only the web version supports uploading 3D assets for review creation. VR users can interact as Meta Avatars, whereas web users participate through voice-only communication. The VR app offers the advantage of displaying assets at a 1:1 scale, encouraging users to walk around and examine models collaboratively. Adobe's integration with Meta accounts allows users to launch the app directly into specific model reviews from the web version. The app supports various file formats, including GLB/GLTF, USD, FBX, OBJ, STEP, IGES, and X_T, with experimental support for additional formats.
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Why It's Important?
The launch of Adobe Substance 3D Reviewer is significant as it provides a free, accessible tool for creatives and professionals to collaborate on 3D models in VR, potentially enhancing productivity and creativity in industries reliant on 3D modeling. By leveraging the existing Adobe account system, the app may attract users already familiar with Adobe's ecosystem, offering a seamless integration for collaborative projects. The ability to review models at room-scale in VR could revolutionize how designers and engineers interact with digital assets, providing a more immersive and intuitive experience. This development could impact sectors such as architecture, gaming, and product design, where 3D modeling is crucial.
What's Next?
Adobe's Substance 3D Reviewer may prompt other companies to develop similar collaborative tools, increasing competition in the VR space. As users begin to adopt this technology, feedback and usage patterns will likely influence future updates and enhancements to the app. Adobe may expand its support for additional file formats and improve integration features to cater to a broader audience. The app's success could lead to further innovations in VR collaboration tools, potentially setting new standards for digital model reviews.
