# HOOPS Visualize Web **URL:** https://forum.techsoft3d.com/c/visualization-solutions/hoops-visualize-web/66.md [Latest](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the HOOPS Visualize Web category](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/about-the-hoops-visualize-web-category/1024)
**Author:** [@gabriel.peragine](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/gabriel.peragine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/about-the-hoops-visualize-web-category/1024 "2024-06-13T20:49:34Z")
A place for all discussions and questions around the 3D CAD Visualization SDK, HOOPS Visualize for Web. --- ## [XRay / DoNotXRay — isolated nodes look faded / washed out (especially after camera zoom)](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/xray-donotxray-isolated-nodes-look-faded-washed-out-especially-after-camera-zoom/5210)
**Author:** [@raja.r](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/raja.r)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/xray-donotxray-isolated-nodes-look-faded-washed-out-especially-after-camera-zoom/5210 "2026-09-22T08:50:01Z")
Question We’re using DrawMode.XRay as a “glass” isolation mode. Background geometry should be very transparent; isolated nodes should stay fully solid via InstanceModifier.DoNotXRay. After applying the sequence below, … --- ## [Geometry is not highlighted when selecting a node](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/geometry-is-not-highlighted-when-selecting-a-node/5220)
**Author:** [@phu\_bn](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/phu_bn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/geometry-is-not-highlighted-when-selecting-a-node/5220 "2026-09-22T03:49:57Z")
We found an issue in the HOOPS Web Viewer where node 301 can be successfully selected, but its geometry is not highlighted. Please check the attached SCZ file and Assembly Tree files to investigate this issue. Investig… --- ## [How to use Convert to convert rvt files into SC files, and the sphere-like part of the model appears smooth](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-use-convert-to-convert-rvt-files-into-sc-files-and-the-sphere-like-part-of-the-model-appears-smooth/2599)
**Author:** [@rohagax695](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/rohagax695)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-use-convert-to-convert-rvt-files-into-sc-files-and-the-sphere-like-part-of-the-model-appears-smooth/2599 "2026-07-29T22:51:39Z")
The similar spherical body in the rvt model of REVIT design software is converted to an SC file, and the surface shows concave-convex deformation and is not smooth. How to use Convert to convert rvt files into SC files, … --- ## [How to add Image into SCZ using authoring C++ API](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-add-image-into-scz-using-authoring-c-api/5194)
**Author:** [@fan.rong](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/fan.rong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-add-image-into-scz-using-authoring-c-api/5194 "2026-07-28T18:23:38Z")
My application uses Stream Cache C++ APIs to generate SCZ file. Now there is requirement that, export Image file into SCZ file, and I am not sure how to do it. I checked documents, and knew that I can use Insert functio… --- ## [Feature request: Per-group outline colour for simultaneous through-part highlighting](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/feature-request-per-group-outline-colour-for-simultaneous-through-part-highlighting/5180)
**Author:** [@zak](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/zak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/feature-request-per-group-outline-colour-for-simultaneous-through-part-highlighting/5180 "2026-07-14T12:54:47Z")
Summary Provide a way to render multiple element/node groups at once, each with its own outline colour that reads through occluding geometry. Today the only style that shows through the part — the selection outline (Sele… --- ## [Request for Latest HOOPS SDK for Linux ARM](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/request-for-latest-hoops-sdk-for-linux-arm/5159)
**Author:** [@whai](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/whai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/request-for-latest-hoops-sdk-for-linux-arm/5159 "2026-06-08T21:51:49Z")
Hi, I am currently evaluating the HOOPS SDK Latest version . The available trial download appears to be for the x86-64 architecture, but our system is based on arm. How to download it? --- ## [Clash Detection Library for HOOPS Communicator released](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/clash-detection-library-for-hoops-communicator-released/2149)
**Author:** [@guido](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/guido)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/clash-detection-library-for-hoops-communicator-released/2149 "2026-05-28T04:32:14Z")
Clash Detection Library for HOOPS Communicator The new Clash Manager library adds robust client and server-side clash detection capabilities to HOOPS Communicator, including support for both hard and soft (clearance… --- ## [How to pick custom MeasureMarkup with mouse for context menu operations (e.g., deletion)?](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-pick-custom-measuremarkup-with-mouse-for-context-menu-operations-e-g-deletion/5139)
**Author:** [@3213265944](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/3213265944)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-pick-custom-measuremarkup-with-mouse-for-context-menu-operations-e-g-deletion/5139 "2026-04-28T11:37:32Z")
I am encountering a challenge regarding the interaction with MeasureMarkup in HOOPS Communicator. I have implemented several custom MeasureMarkup instances in my project. My specific requirement is to be able to “pick” … --- ## [Missing part in Creo assembly when converting to SCS with HOOPS Visualize Web 2026.1 (works fine with Exchange)](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/missing-part-in-creo-assembly-when-converting-to-scs-with-hoops-visualize-web-2026-1-works-fine-with-exchange/5134)
**Author:** [@drawmindmap](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/drawmindmap)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/missing-part-in-creo-assembly-when-converting-to-scs-with-hoops-visualize-web-2026-1-works-fine-with-exchange/5134 "2026-04-17T15:09:00Z")
Hi HOOPS team and community, I’m encountering an issue converting a Creo assembly to SCS format using HOOPS Visualize Web 2026.1. Issue: After conversion, one part from the assembly is missing in the resulting SCS f… --- ## [The converter application reports error when input files containing chinese characters](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/the-converter-application-reports-error-when-input-files-containing-chinese-characters/5104)
**Author:** [@jadomit461](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/jadomit461)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/the-converter-application-reports-error-when-input-files-containing-chinese-characters/5104 "2026-03-16T21:14:08Z")
I ran the converter applicaiton to try to converter some files, it worked well but failed when filenames containing chinese characters, reporting ‘ERROR 1: filesystem error: Cannot convert character sequence: Invalid or … --- ## [Question about model and server compatibility](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/question-about-model-and-server-compatibility/5107)
**Author:** [@nick.wong](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/nick.wong)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/question-about-model-and-server-compatibility/5107 "2026-03-16T15:41:20Z")
I would like to confirm the compatibility between minor versions. Is it true that 202X.Y model always compatible with 202X.Z server, where Z \>= Y? For example 2026.1 model is compatible with 2026.2 server. But how abou… --- ## [How can i get the face\`s perimeter？](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-face-s-perimeter/5100)
**Author:** [@3213265944](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/3213265944)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-face-s-perimeter/5100 "2026-03-12T02:10:21Z")
I can get the nodeID and faceIndex, and I can also get all the edges, but if I want to get the perimeter of a face, I need to find out which edges belong to that face. How can I get this data through the web-viewer API? … --- ## [Setting Perspective Camera before model is loaded](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/setting-perspective-camera-before-model-is-loaded/5085)
**Author:** [@slinkire](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/slinkire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/setting-perspective-camera-before-model-is-loaded/5085 "2026-02-17T13:35:23Z")
We have “BIM-mode” on our models, and would like to use “Perspective” as default camera projection on 3D models (like IFC and Revit). But we are only able to set “Perspective” after the model is loaded. So first the mo… --- ## [SVG-export of layouts in a DWG is not working](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/svg-export-of-layouts-in-a-dwg-is-not-working/5083)
**Author:** [@slinkire](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/slinkire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/svg-export-of-layouts-in-a-dwg-is-not-working/5083 "2026-02-12T13:56:42Z")
In our application, we use the SVG export to make print of drawings in scale, and it works for most formats. It also works for the default 3D layout in DWG: But in a DWG I can have mulitple layouts, and if I select … --- ## [Can we use hoops for interference checks? What kind of data of the nodes need to be exported?](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/can-we-use-hoops-for-interference-checks-what-kind-of-data-of-the-nodes-need-to-be-exported/5018)
**Author:** [@WangFuYuan199](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/WangFuYuan199)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/can-we-use-hoops-for-interference-checks-what-kind-of-data-of-the-nodes-need-to-be-exported/5018 "2025-12-30T11:14:56Z")
If hoops does not support static interference detection for models? So, how do we implement this static interference function? For example, how do we export the data of the interference nodes, and which third-party libra… --- ## [Libsc reuse part](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/libsc-reuse-part/5027)
**Author:** [@820110017](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/820110017)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 7:21am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/libsc-reuse-part/5027 "2025-12-18T07:21:54Z")
Hi, I created an assembly using libsc, which has two parts. The first part added some mesh data, and I want to reference the first part in the second part to achieve the goal of reusing the same mesh. How can I do it? I… --- ## [How to modify PMI text?](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-modify-pmi-text/4962)
**Author:** [@820110017](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/820110017)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-modify-pmi-text/4962 "2025-12-04T22:18:07Z")
Hi, I have a user scenario where they want to modify PMI information. Specifically, after loading a SCS file in webview, they want to modify a certain PMI text content in the file and save it in the SCS file. Can this b… --- ## [Is there an easy way to limit the zoom in/out on the camera for the viewer?](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-limit-the-zoom-in-out-on-the-camera-for-the-viewer/5020)
**Author:** [@mark.aronin](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/mark.aronin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-limit-the-zoom-in-out-on-the-camera-for-the-viewer/5020 "2025-12-02T23:01:52Z")
I tried looking for something simple in hoops but could not find anything. Do I have to like create a custom operator or something and capture mouse events and restrict zoom that way? Seems like something simple that Ho… --- ## [setNodesVisibility() forces visibility of nodes not originally visible in initial load](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/setnodesvisibility-forces-visibility-of-nodes-not-originally-visible-in-initial-load/5013)
**Author:** [@raja.r](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/raja.r)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/setnodesvisibility-forces-visibility-of-nodes-not-originally-visible-in-initial-load/5013 "2025-11-21T22:54:43Z")
When i load 3d model on initial i can see below file no extra color (Blue). But after recursively get all node from root using getNodeChildren() and settingsetNodesVisibility() call forces them visible like below. No… --- ## [Setting parent-child relationship the right way](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/setting-parent-child-relationship-the-right-way/5009)
**Author:** [@norman.mitschke](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/norman.mitschke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/setting-parent-child-relationship-the-right-way/5009 "2025-11-20T19:21:36Z")
Hi, i am currently facing some difficulties setting a parent child-relationship. I want to ask several things. First let me explain what i want to do, it’s simple: What i want to do? I have a scene and in it i load mul… --- ## [New TextBox Markup released](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/new-textbox-markup-released/1276)
**Author:** [@guido](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/guido)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/new-textbox-markup-released/1276 "2025-11-05T12:22:53Z")
This set of classes implement an easy to use and customizable markup type for adding text notes with a leader line to a model in HOOPS Communicator. Complete source code, demos and documentation is available on GitHub: … --- ## [How to create any curve like the Markup.redlineItem?](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-create-any-curve-like-the-markup-redlineitem/4983)
**Author:** [@38422985](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/38422985)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-create-any-curve-like-the-markup-redlineitem/4983 "2025-10-29T19:53:43Z")
1、The API MarkUp.RedLineItem can draw a redline by draging, why are there not any similar API in the webviewer? 2、How to create a face with hole? Now i can create circle plane and square plane. I want to create a fa… --- ## [How to traverse all points, lines, faces, and nodes in viewer model?](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-traverse-all-points-lines-faces-and-nodes-in-viewer-model/4984)
**Author:** [@38422985](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/38422985)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-traverse-all-points-lines-faces-and-nodes-in-viewer-model/4984 "2025-10-29T10:58:37Z")
Hello Professor： I want to set the point or line or face color or visible, so i must find the item . How do i work? Thanks! Best wishes! --- ## [\[Bug\] HOOPS Communicator don't support hztxt.shx font](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/bug-hoops-communicator-dont-support-hztxt-shx-font/4869)
**Author:** [@imyida2024](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/imyida2024)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/bug-hoops-communicator-dont-support-hztxt-shx-font/4869 "2025-10-24T21:04:19Z")
I used the following command to convert the test.dwg file into an .scs file: "D:\\HOOPS\_Communicator\\3rd\_party\\node\\bin\\node.exe" "D:\\HOOPS\_Communicator\\quick\_start\\scripts\\easy\_convert.js" D:\\test\_dwg\\test.dwg After th… --- ## [Request for Latest HOOPS SDK Download for Linux x86\_64](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/request-for-latest-hoops-sdk-download-for-linux-x86-64/4951)
**Author:** [@cad-developer](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/cad-developer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/request-for-latest-hoops-sdk-download-for-linux-x86-64/4951 "2025-10-18T00:30:24Z")
Hello, I am currently evaluating the HOOPS SDK Latest version for integration into our Linux-based development environment. However, I have encountered an issue during the trial download process. The available trial do… --- ## [How to select a face or a line or a point by id?](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-select-a-face-or-a-line-or-a-point-by-id/4969)
**Author:** [@38422985](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/38422985)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-select-a-face-or-a-line-or-a-point-by-id/4969 "2025-10-17T13:08:17Z")
Hello Teacher I recorded some special faces index. Now i want to show or hide or hightlilght a face by its id, is it possible? How can i do it? --- ## [How to Overlay a 2D Sheet Canvas on Top of a 3D Model in HOOPS Communicator](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-overlay-a-2d-sheet-canvas-on-top-of-a-3d-model-in-hoops-communicator/4963)
**Author:** [@raja.r](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/raja.r)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/how-to-overlay-a-2d-sheet-canvas-on-top-of-a-3d-model-in-hoops-communicator/4963 "2025-10-15T07:01:20Z")
Hi team, I’m trying to display a 2D sheet (rendered in a separate canvas) on top of my 3D model viewer in HOOPS Communicator. Both the 2D sheet and the 3D model are rendered on separate canvas elements, and my goal is … --- ## [Step-by-Step: Build a Basic HOOPS Web Components App with Vite (Vanilla JS)](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/step-by-step-build-a-basic-hoops-web-components-app-with-vite-vanilla-js/4948)
**Author:** [@Toshi-TS3D](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/Toshi-TS3D)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/step-by-step-build-a-basic-hoops-web-components-app-with-vite-vanilla-js/4948 "2025-10-14T06:55:02Z")
Introduction This tutorial walks you through creating a minimal but functional HOOPS Visualize Web Components app using Vite (Vanilla JavaScript). You’ll start from a fresh project, install the Web Components from yo… --- ## [I generated a scz or scs model file, but there are nothing on the mode "wireframe".Why?](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/i-generated-a-scz-or-scs-model-file-but-there-are-nothing-on-the-mode-wireframe-why/4960)
**Author:** [@38422985](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/38422985)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/i-generated-a-scz-or-scs-model-file-but-there-are-nothing-on-the-mode-wireframe-why/4960 "2025-10-14T01:33:31Z")
HoopsModels.zip (4.1 KB) the zip file include: scz file 、scs file、 my code I had created face\_element 、polyline\_element, point\_element. 1、Now i can select the face and the line ,but i can not select the point? 2、u… [Next page](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/c/visualization-solutions/hoops-visualize-web/66.md?page=1)