View and analyze CAD and 3D files easily with Speckle

At Speckle, we still stand by the workflow renaissance that can be achieved when design collaboration is object-based, meaning you publish and load only the changes you need to do your best work.

It's still the smoothest way to exchange design data without vendor lock-ins, and it's just a Speckle connector install away in your workspace.

But right now, you might just have a 3D or CAD file and want a simple way to view it, understand the design, and make better decisions.

Speckle's your powerful 3D and CAD file viewer, and more!

Now you can free your models from bulky files that many on your team can't even open, enabling faster, smarter teamwork.

New file importers vs Speckle object-based sharing

Previously, you could get a Rhino model into Speckle if you (or a collaborator) had Rhino with a connector installed.

Then you'd publish the model into Speckle using the connector inside Rhino. At this stage, the magic of Speckle would open up to you: design review in the viewer, teammates loading any changes you made to the model, seeing your model in a Power BI dashboard, and more.

But now, to get started, all you need is a file, and you don't even need a Rhino (or other design tool) license, reducing your costs.

Suppose you have an AutoCAD, Rhino, or similar file. You can drag & drop them into Speckle and immediately explore the models inside them in the viewer to the smallest detail, share them with anyone using a single link, or import them into analytics dashboards.

Uploading without compromises

Everything you could do when sharing model data via Speckle connectors can now be done with a simple drag-and-drop.

When you import the file into Speckle, you get:

• A maximum file size of 1GB, available on all Speckle plans.
• A complete model upload history that shows all upload jobs that were linked to a specific model.
• A download button to get the original file version.
• A status indicator to see the current and past jobs' statuses.

Conclusion

Files are (still) a reality in the AEC industry, just as much as Speckle’s connector sharing is object-based.

Now, we’re making those models, previously trapped inside files, freely accessible to anyone, regardless of whether they have an expensive design software license or the expertise. With Speckle, anyone can open, view, and deeply understand any 3D design.