Low-Poly Models
Keep AR models light and quick to load on Apple devices. Learn when to use a low-poly model and how to add one to new or existing products.
Why, when and how to use a low-poly model
Unlike our web configurator, which supports Draco-compressed models, USDZ files used by Apple devices in AR must be uncompressed.
These files are many times larger than the compressed ones. For this reason, we recommend adding an additional low-poly model specifically for AR purposes.
To facilitate this, we have provided a mechanism for you to add a low-poly model in the product administration panel.
How to add a low-poly model
Under the 3D/AR tab, click the Bulk add button.
Upload your GLB files – both high- and low-poly.
Use the Low poly matcher – define your match type (prefix or suffix) and its value.
If you already had the GLBs added to the product, you can manually assign the low-poly models to the existing GLBs:
Under the 3D/AR tab, click the pencil icon for the particular GLB.
Assign the matching low-poly model.
How low-poly matching works
Normally, a file with a different name would be considered a separate file, and its meshes would load additionally. When you use the Low poly matcher, low-poly meshes are matched in the background with the high-poly meshes, so you only have to define the latter.
If you need any help or have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mimeeq support.
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