Load almost any type of 3D model quickly and easily in our established 3D viewer. All common open file formats are supported.

Latest Version

Version
1.6.4
Update
June 29, 2022
Size
1.66MiB
Developer
exocad.com
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
File:///*
Storage
Identity
Identity.email
Notifications
ContextMenus
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exocad webview Extension

View 3D files directly in chrome browser. Supported file formats are STL, OBJ, PLY and many more. The intuitive and user-friendly user interface makes viewing your models a pleasure on any end device. Also available on smartphone, tablet, laptop and PC/Mac – try it and see for yourself.

Just open a file in browser preview from a file URL and exocad webview will open automatically. In order to view 3D files from your local filesystem just drag and drop the file into an open browser tab. (Note: The option \"Allow access to file URLs\" has to be manually enabled for the extension)

The benefits of exocad webview at a glance:
- Simple and intuitive user interface
- Compatible with all open 3D data types (.stl, .obj, .ply, .wrl, .off, .eoff, .xyz, .xyzn, .xyznb, .xyzc, .asc)
- Easily modifiable mesh transparency
- View rotation points can be set using touch & hold function or via mouse middle click
- Can also be used as a web app in any browser: https://webview.dental/
- Can be used free of charge and without registration

Remarks about permissions:
In order to open and view 3D files directly in the browser, exocad webview inspects every link and determines whether a 3D file attachment exists. This information is required for exocad webview to work as intended. At no point in time does exocad webview process, transmit or gather any additional user information.

The use of every permission in detail:
- Access to websites: Required in order to determine whether a link has a 3D file attached to it. No other information is processed by exocad webview.
- Access to email: Required to allow exocad webview to be (optionally) installed in google drive (https://gsuite.google.com/marketplace/app/exocad_webview/16979037505).
- Show notifications: Required to notify the user about a successful installation of exocad webview in google drive.


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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "exocad webview", "version": "1.6.4", "description": "Load almost any type of 3D model quickly and easily in our established 3D viewer. All common open file formats are supported.", "icons": { "16": "icons/exocadWebViewAppIcon-16x16.png", "48": "icons/exocadWebViewAppIcon-48x48.png", "128": "icons/exocadWebViewAppIcon-128x128.png", "256": "icons/exocadWebViewAppIcon-256x256.png" }, "permissions": [ "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file:///*", "storage", "identity", "identity.email", "notifications", "contextMenus" ], "oauth2": { "client_id": "16979037505-ouhajhinptda4re7op297t9ute1gs9n4.apps.googleusercontent.com", "scopes": [ "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.install", "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file" ] }, "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false, "chrome_style": true }, "offline_enabled": true, "browser_action": { "default_icons": { "16": "icons/exocadWebViewAppIcon-16x16.png", "48": "icons/exocadWebViewAppIcon-48x48.png", "128": "icons/exocadWebViewAppIcon-128x128.png" }, "default_title": "exocad webview" }, "options_page": "options.html", "web_accessible_resources": [ "index.html", "http:/*", "https:/*", "ftp:/*", "file:/*", "chrome-extension:/*", "blob:*", "data:*", "filesystem:/*", "drive:*" ]}
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How to download and manually install exocad webview extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install exocad webview extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install exocad webview extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install exocad webview extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download exocad webview extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a exocad webview extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the exocad webview Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the exocad webview extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the exocad webview extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for exocad webview extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the exocad webview extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download exocad webview extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install exocad webview extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the exocad webview extension file

Select and download the exocad webview extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the exocad webview extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your exocad webview extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the exocad webview extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install exocad webview extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Sertaç Kızılkaya (ID: 000000ddcf35f613) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/27/2020 Super thanks

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Novica Savic (ID: 000000e6fa004494) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/25/2020 Excellent 3D viewer, easy to use and works well with all formats!