Step-by-step manuals in 3D:
A better way to explain products

Move beyond static diagrams and long videos. Interactive 3D guides make every step easy to understand and explore.
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Why 3D guides work better than 2D manuals or videos

Traditional instructions, whether flat PDFs or lengthy videos, limit how people absorb information or learn. An interactive 3D step-by-step guide lets them rotate, zoom, and explore at their own pace. Each step becomes clear because users are in control, not passively watching.

What you can show with 3D step-by-step manuals

Visual instructions

Assembly instructions to show how parts connect or troubleshooting steps with clear visual context.
Layers of content

Floating UI to click and reveal more information, links, or images.
In-depth information

Internal components and hidden mechanisms, not just the surface view.
Movable parts

Product features and parts can be animated to show motion, and how the product works.

Sales and Marketing

Interactive guides make presentations easier to follow and more persuasive. Customers get clarity and confidence before making decisions. Always up-to-date, easy to localize and share online.

Customer support and training

Instead of walking users through PDF manuals or call scripts, support teams can point to a visual guide that works on any device. Training materials become faster to use and harder to misunderstand.

Product development

A 3D manual shows how parts connect, move, or react. This lets the rest of the team understand what it looks like, but how it works in real life. A 2D manual is flat, leaving depth, order and interaction to guesswork.

Explore 3D viewers showcasing step-by-step guides

USE CASE

Project: Propeller

Go from CAD to a shareable, web-friendly viewer, plus keep all the models in one hub that is easy to keep up to date.

USE CASE

Project: Tape layers

Share a model that communicates function and finish, with photo-realistic materials and precise detail.

USE CASE

Project: Car rack

Explain or walk someone through a setup with clear assembly animations and step-by-step guidance.

Creating interactive designs in Vectary

Designers and marketers can build 3D manuals directly in the browser. Import CAD and optimize them for the web. Add interfaces to explain parts, show exploded views, or switch camera angles. No coding needed.

Always ready for sharing

Every 3D manual is a lightweight 3D viewer. Open it on desktop, tablet, or mobile. Embed it on a website, drop it into a slide deck, or share a link with a customer. No additional software required.

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