Which 3D formats does OmniView 3D support?

OmniView 3D supports 15+ formats: STEP (.stp, .step), IGES (.igs, .iges), GLB (.glb), GLTF (.gltf), FBX (.fbx), OBJ (.obj), STL (.stl), DAE (.dae), 3DM (Rhino) and other common CAD formats.

How do I share a STEP file without SolidWorks or CATIA?

Upload the STEP file to OmniView 3D (omniview3d.com), copy the viewer link generated automatically, and send it. The recipient sees the interactive 3D model in their browser with no CAD software installed.

Yes, the Starter plan is free with no credit card: 3 models, 100 MB maximum. Paid plans start at $59/month excl. tax (Pro: 50 models, exploded view, iFrame embed) and $179/month excl. tax (Business: multi-user, priority support).

Can I embed a 3D viewer on Shopify, WordPress or Webflow?

Yes. OmniView 3D automatically generates an iFrame snippet to paste into any CMS: Shopify, WordPress (Gutenberg or Classic Editor), Webflow, Squarespace, Wix, PrestaShop. The interactive 3D viewer appears straight on the product page.

Are CAD files uploaded to OmniView 3D secure?

Yes. Hosting in Europe (AWS eu-west-1, Ireland), encryption at rest and in transit (TLS 1.3), strict per-user Row-Level Security, expiring signed URLs for private files. 3D models are never used to train an AI. Native GDPR compliance.

Does OmniView 3D work on smartphones and tablets?

Yes. The OmniView 3D viewer is optimised for iOS and Android. On mobile, native AR (Augmented Reality) lets you place the 3D model in real space through the phone camera.

How do I open a Blender, SketchUp or Inventor file without the software?

Export from Blender as GLB (File > Export > glTF 2.0), from SketchUp as OBJ or GLB (Pro 2021+), from Autodesk Inventor as STEP (File > Export > CAD Format). Upload the exported file to OmniView 3D and share the link. The recipient sees the model without Blender, SketchUp or Inventor.

Independent comparison · OmniView vs TracePartsUpdated : September 2026

TraceParts shows the parts in their catalogue. OmniView shows yours.

TraceParts 3D Viewer Pro is a viewer built into a catalogue of standard components. OmniView 3D is a viewer for your own CAD files: upload your STEP, get a private shareable link in 60 seconds, with no account on the recipient side.

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Free plan · Nothing to install on your client's side

Why switch

The right tool for the right job

The problem with TraceParts

TraceParts 3D Viewer is built for browsing screws, bearings and standard supplier components. Got a STEP file of your own design to share? It does not handle that.
TraceParts requires parts to live in their catalogue. There is no way to share a pre-production run, a prototype or a proprietary design through their viewer.
The section planes and projections in TraceParts Pro only apply to parts in their library. Your design office is still stuck emailing STEP files.
The TraceParts Pro offer is quote-only and aimed at large industrial accounts. No self-service for an SME or an independent design office.

How OmniView solves it

OmniView 3D is made for your own files: upload your STEP, get an interactive link in 60 seconds. Your client opens it on their phone, with no account.
No catalogue required. Drop your file, get a private link. You control who sees what.
Exploded view and measuring available on your own assemblies from the Pro plan. Section planes in development.
Free Starter plan, Pro at $59/month excl. tax online. No quote, no sales rep, no commitment.

Side-by-side comparison

At a glance

Feature	TraceParts	OmniView 3D
What the tool is for	Online catalogue of standard components (screws, bearings, electronic parts) supplied by third-party manufacturers	A viewer for your own CAD files: upload your STEP, share an interactive link
Your own STEP files	No — the TraceParts viewer shows parts from their library, not yours	Upload any STEP, IGES, GLB or FBX directly (SolidWorks, Catia via STEP export)
Link sharing	Links to public catalogue parts only, not to your designs	Private shareable link generated in 60 seconds — your client opens it with no account
Confidentiality	Your model is not hosted — you are tied to the TraceParts catalogue	Private by default. EU hosting, GDPR by design, no data passed to third parties
Exploded view and measuring	Exploded view available on the catalogue — not on your own assemblies	Exploded view and measuring on your own models, from the Pro plan
Section planes	Available in TraceParts Viewer Pro (catalogue)	In development — planned for the next release
Mobile access	Partial — responsive catalogue viewer	Fully mobile, native AR on iOS and Android for your own models
Self-service and pricing	Free for the catalogue, Pro offer quote-only for integration	Free Starter plan, Pro $59/month excl. tax — no sales rep, no contract

Why B2B teams choose OmniView 3D

Speed

Your first model online in 60 seconds. Nothing to configure, nothing to learn.

Security

European hosting, private links by default, automatic deletion.

Zero friction

Your clients open, rotate and approve without creating an account or installing anything.

Frequently asked questions

OmniView vs TraceParts — FAQ

Can TraceParts 3D Viewer display my own STEP files?+

No. TraceParts 3D Viewer is designed for browsing the TraceParts catalogue of standard components (screws, bearings, connectors). It is not meant to host or share your own proprietary CAD designs. OmniView 3D is the tool for sharing your STEP files through a web link in 60 seconds.

What is the difference between TraceParts and OmniView 3D?+

TraceParts is a CAD library of standard components supplied by manufacturers (parts sourcing). OmniView 3D is a viewer for your own files: upload a STEP, GLB or FBX and get an interactive shareable link. The two tools answer different needs.

Does TraceParts 3D Viewer Pro include section planes?+

Yes, TraceParts Viewer Pro offers section planes and advanced projections on parts from their catalogue. OmniView 3D offers exploded view and measuring — section planes are in development.

Can I share a private 3D model with a client through TraceParts?+

No. TraceParts does not allow sharing proprietary CAD models with an external client through a private link. OmniView 3D generates a secure link reachable from any browser, with no account on the recipient side.

Is OmniView 3D an alternative to TraceParts for design offices?+

Yes, for sharing your own designs. TraceParts remains the reference for downloading standard supplier components. OmniView 3D is the tool for sharing your STEP files, validating a design with a client, or presenting a prototype without SolidWorks.

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When TraceParts is still the better choice

TraceParts is the better choice for finding and downloading standard parts (bearings, fasteners, profiles) from manufacturer catalogues (SKF, Bosch Rexroth and others) directly inside your CAD software. If you are looking for parts from a manufacturer catalogue, TraceParts has no equivalent. OmniView 3D does not host a parts catalogue — it shares your own CAD models.

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