Creating a Model Preview UI using ViewportFrame in a Roblox Plugin

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#1

Heya there! How are you?

What do you want to achieve?

So, I am currently working on making a Roblox plugin, and I want to implement a feature that allows users to preview models before they are inserted into the Workspace. I heard from a colleague that using ViewportFrame could be a solution, but I’m unsure how to make it work, especially when dealing with multiple models.

What is the issue?

I am facing difficulties in understanding how to use ViewportFrame effectively to achieve a model preview. Since my plugin deals with multiple models, I’m not sure how to set up the UI to accommodate this functionality.

What solutions have you tried so far?

I have looked through the Creator Documentation and various tutorials on how you can utilize ViewportFrame, but I couldn’t find a comprehensive guide on using ViewportFrame for model previews, especially in a plugin context. I did come across examples of ViewportFrame being used for other purposes, but not specifically for this scenario.

Additional Details:

In my plugin, users can select different models from a list, and I want to provide them with a way to preview the chosen model before actually inserting it into the Workspace. The idea is to display the model within a UI element, preferably using the ViewportFrame feature. This way, users can inspect the model from different angles and decide whether they want to proceed with inserting it.

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I’m looking for guidance on how to set up the ViewportFrame to achieve this goal. Should I create a separate ViewportFrame for each model? How can I update the ViewportFrame based on the selected model? Are there any best practices for managing multiple models within a preview UI?

Thank you!

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#2

Furthermore, if anyone is confused or would like another explication, I can assure to give one. No problem at all!

#3

Viewport frames essentially act as a seperate workspace, with some caveats (One of the biggest being that particles are not rendered, iirc.)

So, if you want to preview models with a viewport frame, all you need to do is insert the model into the viewport frame and manipulate the viewport frame’s camera to do whatever you need to do with it. I suggest taking a look at the API for the exact methods used.

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I am going to see if I can find out in the Creator Documentation deeply.

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