Sharing a 3D Scene

You can turn any focused 3D scene into a public link that anyone can open in a browser — no ClashWise account, no Navisworks, no model files. It's the fastest way to show a subcontractor, consultant or client exactly what you're seeing, in full interactive 3D.

What a shared scene is

A shared scene is a read-only copy of the scene you were viewing when you created the link. Recipients can orbit and inspect the same clashes with the same tools, but they can't change anything, and your team's private data stays private: contacts and tags are never shown on a public share.

Who can use it

Creating a link — you create shares from inside the authenticated 3D Viewer, so you need access to the clash set on the web.
Opening a link — anyone with the link (and the password, if you set one). No account is needed. The page header shows "public 3D view", the number of clashes, the set name, and a "Powered by ClashWise →" link.

Before you share: the 150-clash limit

Public shares are limited to 150 clashes. If the scene has more, creating a link is blocked and the dialog asks you to isolate or filter the scene to 150 or fewer clashes first. Use the clash list's filters, isolate a group, or open a focused scene (see the Focused Scenes and Large Sets article), then share.

How to create a share link

Open the clash set in the 3D Viewer and narrow the scene to what you want to share (150 clashes or fewer).
Select Share on the viewer toolbar. The "Share this 3D scene" dialog opens and summarizes exactly what recipients will get: anyone with the link can orbit the scene without a ClashWise account; status, priority, location and AI explanations show read-only; contacts and tags stay private.
Choose your options (see below).
Select the create button. The dialog shows the SHARE URL — and the password, if you enabled one — with Copy link, Copy link + password, and Open link buttons.
Send the link (and password) to your recipients. If you set a password, share it through a separate channel for better security.

Options and settings

EXPIRATION — how long the link stays live: 7, 30 or 90 days, 6 months, or 1 year. The default is 30 days.
Share all loaded clashes — by default you can choose whether the share includes all clashes loaded in the scene, not just the ones currently visible ("Share all {n} loaded clashes (not just the {v} visible)").
Require a password — protects the link with a password. A 4-character password is generated automatically; visitors must enter it before the scene loads.
Include model context (ghosted building geometry) — lets viewers see the surrounding building for orientation, if the set was published with model context.

What recipients can and can't do

Can:

Orbit and navigate freely, with all view modes and color modes.
Measure, section and take snapshots.
Isolate and hide clashes, search and filter the clash list, and expand element details.
Read each clash's status, priority and location, plus any AI explanations that were already generated (read-only).

Cannot:

Edit anything — no status, priority, tag or group changes.
See contacts or tags — these stay private to your team.
Use Wise, create further shares, or join coordination sessions.

What recipients see at the gate

Password-protected link: "This 3D scene link is password protected. Enter the password to continue." A wrong entry shows "Incorrect password. Please try again."
Expired or cancelled link: "Link expired or invalid" — "This 3D scene link has expired or is no longer accessible. The link may have been removed by the owner or has passed its expiration date," with a suggestion to contact the person who shared it for a new invitation.

Managing your share links

In the share dialog — existing links for the scene are listed with ACTIVE, EXPIRED or CANCELLED chips, their expiry dates, view counts, a password indicator and copy buttons.
In the Shared Insights console — every share link you've created, including 3D scene links (tagged 3D SCENE), appears in one console where you can copy, open, extend, revive or cancel links and see view counts. See the Insights & Sharing section.

Tips

Keep working scenes under 150 clashes and every scene you build is instantly shareable.
Use Copy link + password when pasting into a private chat, and plain Copy link plus a separately-sent password for anything more public.
Re-share after a re-publish if recipients report missing clashes — a re-publish can remove clashes a link pointed to.

FAQs

Do viewers need a ClashWise account or license? No. Public scene links open for anyone with the URL (and password, if set).

Can I choose my own password? No — passwords are auto-generated 4-character codes, created when you enable Require a password.

Can I make a link permanent? No. The longest expiration is 1 year, but you can extend or revive links from the Shared Insights console.

Does the shared scene update as we fix clashes? The link keeps pointing at the set's data; if a re-publish removes clashes from the scene, viewers may see "No clashes to show in 3D for this link — they may have been removed by a re-publish, or none match the filter." Create a fresh link after significant changes.

Troubleshooting

"Public shares are limited to 150 clashes" — the scene is too large. Isolate or filter to 150 or fewer clashes, then share.
A recipient sees "Link expired or invalid" — the link passed its expiration date or was cancelled. Extend/revive it from the Shared Insights console, or create a new link.
A recipient sees no clashes — the clashes may have been removed by a re-publish, or the link's saved filter matches nothing anymore. Create a new link from a current scene.