RenderDraw Documentation
  • About RenderDraw
    • What is RenderDraw?
    • RenderDraw Philosophy
    • Key features and benefits
  • Introduction
  • Getting Started with RenderDraw
    • Installation
    • Adding a RenderDraw License to a user's account
    • RenderDraw Permission Sets
      • Using user access policies for automated permission set & License Assignment
    • Relating Drawings to a Salesforce Record
    • CAD Conversion
      • Setup of CAD Conversion
      • UI CAD Conversion for Salesforce for Salesforce Admins
      • Version 1
        • CAD Conversion API (Direct Use)
          • Example input for Conversion
      • Version 2 (proposal)
        • Purpose
        • Sample File Input Conversion
  • Diving deeper
    • RenderDraw Architecture
      • RenderDraw Components
      • Storage of your Drawings
        • Connecting to your drawings
      • Supported Formats
    • Relationships
      • Why Metadata Matters
        • Advanced Metadata Relationships
          • Child Lookup
          • Parent-Child Relationships
      • Record Management
        • Scene Settings
    • Performance Considerations
    • Development Resources
    • Using Components on LWR Digital Experiences
    • Utilizing Interactions within Lightning Flow
    • Fixing Common Issues
  • Usage Scenarios
    • Use Cases
      • 2D
        • Part Finder
          • Data Setup for B2B
            • Choose where you want to display your Product Catalogs
            • Setup Field on Catalog Object
            • Setup Group and Files
          • Parse PDF Catalogs to attach images
          • Base setup for initial catalog page
            • Sharing of Files
            • Clone Pages
          • Create Callouts for Parts
          • Utilize OCR to highlight callouts
          • Optionally show inventory or availability based on data
          • Create Interactions for hover and click actions
          • Create a reusable, connected Datatable
        • Custom 2D App Development using Salesforce
        • 2D Admin Guide (Clicks, not Code)
          • Setting your object up for 2D visuals
          • Setup 2D Scene Settings for a record
          • Add a background image to your scene
          • Adding Droppable Areas and Drop Zones to a Scene
          • Adding Draggable Items to a Scene
          • Relating Components to Salesforce Data
          • Add a DataSource to a 2D scene to bind data
          • Adding Layout Drawing menu to your component (Floorplan & Spatial Drawing)
          • Linking your clicks to Actions / Flows
          • Visual Rules engine
          • Hover Actions and Popovers
          • Change your Layout Drawing visuals based on Salesforce Data in a DataSource query
          • Enable users to take snapshots
          • Show additional Drawings with your 2D Canvas
          • Use Color Selection to add clickable regions to your 2D Scene
          • Use OCR to add Clickable regions to your 2D scenes.
            • Enable Azure OCR in your Remote Site settings & Metadata
            • Add Layout Areas using OCR
        • Data interaction within a Flow
          • Modifying Canvas with APEX
        • 2D User Guide
          • Take a snapshot
      • 3D
        • Admin
          • Adding Components to your Lightning Pages
          • Examples
            • Asset Management
            • Product Visualization
            • Setup for 3D Visual Configuration Scenarios
              • Salesforce CPQ
              • Conga CPQ
              • Custom Configuration Scenarios
            • 3D Product Photography
          • Setup 3D Scene
            • Visual Scene Setup
              • Interaction Events
              • Grouping
              • Labeling
              • Actions
              • Attributes (Look & Feel)
            • Configuration
              • Interaction Events
                • Action Items
                • Conditions
                • Steps
        • Developer
          • Custom 3D App Development using Salesforce
        • End-User Usage
          • View Related 3D Converted files on a record
          • 3D Annotations & Comments
      • CAD Conversion
        • CAD Conversion using Admin UI
          • Prior to getting started...
          • CAD Conversion UI within Salesforce
        • Automatic Conversion in Salesforce
          • Integration User
          • Remote Site Setting
          • Setup Connected App
          • Setup Custom Settings for Triggering Conversion
          • Test your Files
          • Extending the integration using Platform Events
      • RenderDraw Interactive Maps
        • Admin Setup
        • End User Usage
      • Other Apps
        • RenderDraw Data Utilities
          • Essentials
            • Swiper
            • Flow Image display
            • QR Code Generator
            • QR Code Scanner
          • Standard
            • 360º Virtual Tours
              • Administration
              • Usage
            • AnnotateIt! Images
              • Admin's Guide to AnnotateIt! components
              • Permissions / Authorization
            • Standalone Datatable
          • Advanced
            • AnnotateIt! PDF Editor
            • Parsing PDFs
            • CSV Importer
        • RenderDraw for Propel
          • Initial Setup
            • Common Issues
          • CAD Conversion & Visual Viewing
          • Annotate Item Attachments
        • MeasurePro (iOS App)
          • Creating a Deep Link to Launch with Parameters
      • Interacting with RenderDraw using Lightning Messaging Service (LMS)
        • Canvas Element Hovered
        • Canvas Element Selected
        • Canvas Initialized
        • Canvas Interaction
        • Record Selected
        • Code Example of Listening to LMS Events
  • API Documentation
    • 3D Components API
      • Events (Aura)
        • EVT_Renderer_Context_Details_Closed
        • EVT_Renderer_Element_Added
        • EVT_Renderer_Get_CameraPositionandTarget
        • EVT_Renderer_Get_Hierarchy
        • EVT_Renderer_Loaded
        • EVT_Renderer_Mesh_Selected
        • EVT_Renderer_Mesh_Selection_Cleared
        • EVT_Renderer_Select_Component
        • EVT_Renderer_Screenshot_Taken
      • Components (Aura/LWC)
        • 3D Interaction Canvas (LWC)
        • 3D Advanced Renderer (Aura)
        • 3D Scene Director (Aura)
        • 3D Simple Renderer (Aura)
        • 3D File Attachment Viewer (Aura)
    • 2D Components API
      • 2D Interaction Canvas
      • 2D Scene Director
    • Universal Components Used throughout the Suite
      • dynamicContentComponent_treeGrid
    • Data Objects used throughout the Suite
      • Canvas
      • BaseCanvasItem
      • LayoutWall
      • DropZone
      • DroppableArea
  • 👬Digital Twin
    • Digital Twin App
      • Setup
        • Steps to Setup Digital Twin Capabilities
        • RenderDraw Relationship Settings
        • Visualization
      • Asset Search
      • Digital Twin LWC Component
        • Custom Component Interaction with Renderer
        • Digital Experience Tips and Tricks
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  • Salesforce Files Integration
  • Third-Party Storage Integration
  • File Compression and Optimization
  • Choosing the Right File Storage Option
  1. Diving deeper
  2. RenderDraw Architecture

Storage of your Drawings

RenderDraw is a versatile 3D rendering platform that seamlessly integrates with Salesforce, offering both 2D and 3D canvas interfaces for various visualization needs. One of the key features of RenderDraw is its flexibility in file storage and integration, allowing users to store and manage their files using different options.

Salesforce Files Integration

RenderDraw provides direct integrations and components for storing files directly on Salesforce Files. This integration is particularly convenient for most users, as it allows them to keep their files within the Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring easy access and management.

Benefits of using Salesforce Files:

  • Native integration with RenderDraw components

  • Seamless access to files within the Salesforce environment

  • Ideal for storing compressed 3D files and images

Third-Party Storage Integration

In addition to Salesforce Files, RenderDraw also supports file storage in popular third-party platforms such as Amazon S3, Azure, and Google Cloud. This flexibility allows organizations to leverage their existing file storage infrastructure or choose the platform that best suits their needs.

Considerations for using third-party storage:

  • Large volumes of 3D files: If your organization deals with a significant number of 3D files, third-party storage can provide scalability and cost-effectiveness.

  • Existing drawing management systems: If you already have a drawing management system in place, integrating RenderDraw with your existing third-party storage can ensure a seamless workflow.

File Compression and Optimization

When working with large CAD files, RenderDraw automatically compresses and optimizes them during the conversion process. Original CAD files, which can be around 100MB in size, are compressed to the size of a large image (typically 2-5MB) after conversion. This compression ensures efficient storage and faster loading times within the RenderDraw platform.

Images, on the other hand, are often better hosted directly in Salesforce Files. RenderDraw fetches these images natively, providing a smooth and integrated experience for users.

Choosing the Right File Storage Option

When deciding on the file storage option for your RenderDraw implementation, consider the following factors:

  • RenderDraw requires no setup for Salesforce Files option. There will be some setup required for storing files outside of the platform

  • File types and sizes: Evaluate the types and sizes of files you'll be working with, such as CAD files, images, and PDFs.

  • Storage capacity: Assess your storage requirements based on the volume of files you expect to manage.

  • Existing infrastructure: Consider your organization's existing file storage infrastructure and whether integrating RenderDraw with your current setup would be beneficial.

  • Access and collaboration: Determine the level of access and collaboration needed for your files within the RenderDraw platform.

By leveraging the file storage and integration capabilities of RenderDraw, organizations can optimize their visualization workflows, ensure efficient file management, and seamlessly collaborate within the Salesforce ecosystem.

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