Model
Model listings allow users to share FBX, GLB, and GLTF file types.
Each listing type has required fields that must be completed before the listing can be either saved or promoted to Production. If any required fields are left blank a red i icon will be marked on the corresponding tab to remind the user what still needs to be filled out.
New Hub Listing
Create
To begin creating a new listing:
Go to the MY LISTINGS page.
Click on the MODEL icon.
This action starts the create listing process.
Listing Type Modal
This flow covers how to create a New Hub Listing. For details on creating a New Version or a Remix, refer to the additional guides linked below. New Version or Remix.
After clicking the Model icon:
The LISTING TYPE modal will appear.
Choose the type of listing to create:
New Hub Listing
New Version of an existing listing
Remix of another user's listing
To proceed:
Select the NEW HUB LISTING option.
Click the NEXT button to continue to the next step in the creation flow.
Upload
To begin uploading:
Click the UPLOAD button on the Upload tab.
Supported File Formats
You can upload files in any of the following formats:
FBX
OBJ
ZIP
GLTF / GLB
Most CAD formats
Make sure your file meets the format requirements to avoid upload errors.
Info
After uploading a file, you can begin filling in the "Info" tab.
The Listing Name will auto-populate based on the file uploaded in the UPLOAD tab. However, you can edit this name to something more descriptive or user-friendly if desired.
Required Fields
Fields marked with a red asterisk [*] are required and must be completed before creating the listing:
Name
Description
Thumbnail
Once these fields are filled out, you can click "Create" to finalize your asset listing.
To ensure MOTAR 3D Holodeck compatibility, you must upload a 3D Preview.
Accepted 3D preview formats:
GLB (single file)
GLTF (single file) Textures and animations are supported.
You can save your progress once you’ve:
Uploaded a file
Named the listing
Added a description
Uploaded a thumbnail
This allows you to return later and complete additional fields as needed.
A listing cannot be promoted from Sandbox to Production until all required fields have been completed.
Settings
From the "Settings" tab, you can define important technical details about your model listing.
You’ll be able to:
Select Geometry Type: Choose between Polygons or Triangles
Enter Polycount: Specify the total polygon or triangle count for your model
Mark Asset Features: Indicate whether your model includes Textures and/or Animations
Textures and Animations are not required for submitting a model listing, but including them may enhance listing compatibility and appeal.
Permissions
To configure access controls for your listing:
Navigate to the "Permissions" tab.
Click the "Launch" button to open the Permissions Wizard.
Need a step-by-step guide?
Listing PermissionsAfter setting the appropriate permissions in the wizard:
Click the "Save" button to apply your changes.
This will also enable the option to adjust Hub Visibility for your listing.
Once permissions are saved, the Hub Visibility toggle will appear in the top right corner of the listing’s edit page.
Sandbox Listings: Visibility is OFF by default (not publicly visible).
Production Listings: Visibility is ON by default (publicly visible).
Digital Thread
The current version of the listing
Any future versions or remixes created from it
The "Digital Thread" tab provides a centralized view of a listing’s entire digital lifecycle. It captures and displays:
When creating a new listing, this tab will initially show only that listing. As you or others create new versions or remixes, those will be added to this view automatically.
You can return to the Digital Thread tab at any time by choosing to "Edit" the listing from the "My Listings" page.
From the Digital Thread tab, users can set a listing as Authoritative or Certified—but only after it has been promoted to Production.
For more guidance on how to authorize or certify a listing, click here.
See the following links for more information on Digital Thread and the Digital Thread Iconology.
All listings remain in Sandbox until they are promoted and approved for Production. This means their authoritative or certified status cannot be applied until that transition happens.
Publish
Once all required information for a listing is complete and the listing has been saved, the "Publish" button becomes available.
Publishing a listing moves it from Sandbox to Production, making it officially available for wider access.
After publishing, users will no longer be able to change files on the "Upload" tab. However, you can still update:
Description on the "Info" tab
Listing permissions
To publish:
Click the "Publish" button.
The Permissions for Production modal will open.
Choose between:
Keep Current permissions
Set New permissions
For this example, select "Keep Current" and then click "Next".
Choosing SET NEW permissions will overwrite the existing permissions for the listing.
Need help setting new permissions?
Full instructions on how to run the Permissions Wizard can be found at the link below.
The modal will close and the listing will be updated from Sandbox to Production.
Edit
To begin editing a listing:
Go to the MOTAR Studio – "My Listings" page.
Find your listing in the table.
Click the "Pencil" icon in the "Action" column.
Editing Options
You can make changes in any of the following tabs:
Upload
Info
Settings
Permissions
Digital Thread
If the user desires to update permissions settings, CLICK the MODIFY button in the PERMISSIONS tab to run the Permissions Wizard. Full instructions can be found at the link below.
Once all desired changes have been made, click the "Save" button. This will apply your edits and update the listing accordingly.
Delete
To delete a listing:
Go to the MOTAR Studio – "My Listings" page.
Click the "Pencil" icon in the "Action" column to edit the listing.
Navigate to the "Digital Thread" tab.
Click the "Trash Can" icon in the "Action" column.
This will open the Delete Listing modal.
To confirm the deletion:
Type the word
DELETEinto the confirmation text field.This will activate the "Delete" button.
Click "Delete" to complete the action.
Once deleted:
You’ll be returned to the "Digital Thread" tab.
The listing will appear as archived both in the Digital Thread and on the My Listings page.
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