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Changelog
Track new features and enhancements to the STP file viewer
Major Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
v1.0.7Fixed critical import and measurement issues, optimized file loading performance by up to 95%
2025/09/02
🔧 Critical System Fixes & Performance Breakthrough
Platform stability achievement - resolving final integration issues and achieving remarkable performance gains:
This release addresses several critical issues that significantly impacted user experience:
Import Functionality Fix
Problem Solved: "Works first time, fails subsequently" issue completely resolved
- Root Cause: Global
window.OV
object was incorrectly cleared during component cleanup - Solution: Fixed resource management to preserve global library objects
- Impact: Import and New File functions now work consistently every time
- User Experience: Restored complete upload flow with progress indicators
Measurement Tool Fix
Problem Solved: Measurement markers not appearing on 3D models
- Root Cause: Keyboard event listeners conflicting with measurement tool state
- Solution: Implemented direct Official API calls using
window.OV
global object - Impact: Measurement markers now display correctly on first click
- Technical Details: Removed state management conflicts between keyboard shortcuts and tool activation
Mobile More Menu Fix
Problem Solved: More menu button unresponsive on mobile devices in fullscreen mode
- Root Cause: Z-index layering conflicts with fullscreen container
- Solution: Elevated dropdown menu z-index to proper layer (z-10000)
- Impact: Mobile users can now access all toolbar functions
- Additional Improvements: Optimized button layout and text labels for mobile screens
🚨 详细开发历程与调试记录
生产环境关键故障排查
问题1:"本地可用但线上不可用"故障
用户反馈现象:
- 开发环境:STP查看器功能完全正常
- 生产环境:OV对象为undefined,3D模型无法加载
- 关键用户反馈:"本地可以用功能,线上不能用"
根本原因分析: 通过系统化调试发现,问题源于37+个defer脚本在生产环境中的执行顺序不可预测:
// 问题代码(layout.tsx原始版本)
<script type="text/javascript" src="/js/o3dv.min.js" defer></script>
// defer导致脚本在DOM解析完成后异步执行,但执行顺序无法保证
解决方案: 实现智能OV加载器,包含多重fallback机制:
// 解决方案(layout.tsx现有版本)
const fallbackFiles = [
'/js/o3dv.min.js',
'/js/o3dv.original.min.js',
'/js/o3dv.min.js.backup'
];
async function tryLoadOV() {
for (const file of fallbackFiles) {
try {
loadAttempt++;
await loadScript(file);
if (checkOV()) {
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('ovLoaded'));
return;
}
} catch (error) {
console.warn('Online3DViewer 文件加载失败:', file);
continue;
}
}
}
效果验证:
- 线上加载成功率:0% → 100%
- 加载时间:< 2秒
- 用户反馈:问题完全解决
问题2:全屏模式黑屏故障
现象描述:
- 全屏模式可以正常进入,界面工具栏显示正常
- 但3D模型区域显示为黑屏,控制台显示容器child元素为0
根本原因分析:
通过详细调试发现,问题在于storeIsFullscreen
依赖导致viewer在全屏切换时被不必要地重新初始化:
// 问题代码(viewer-view.tsx原始版本)
const getViewerBackgroundColor = useCallback((): [number, number, number] => {
const isDark = resolvedTheme === 'dark';
if (isDark) {
return storeIsFullscreen ? [15, 15, 15] : [10, 10, 10];
}
return storeIsFullscreen ? [250, 250, 250] : [255, 255, 255];
}, [resolvedTheme, storeIsFullscreen]); // ❌ storeIsFullscreen依赖导致重新初始化
解决方案: 移除不必要的全屏状态依赖,使用静态颜色值:
// 解决方案(viewer-view.tsx现有版本)
const getViewerBackgroundColor = useCallback((): [number, number, number] => {
const isDark = resolvedTheme === 'dark';
if (isDark) {
return [10, 10, 10] as const;
}
return [255, 255, 255] as const;
}, [resolvedTheme]); // ✅ 移除storeIsFullscreen依赖,防止不必要的重新初始化
关键修复位置: src/components/stp-viewer/viewer-view.tsx:248行
效果验证:
- 全屏模式可用率:0% → 100%
- 全屏切换延迟:< 100ms
- 3D模型正确显示:✅
测量工具实现的调试地狱
核心问题: 测量工具标记需要点击5-6次才显示,严重影响用户体验
调试历程 - 三个错误方向:
错误方向1: React渲染问题假设
- 假设: 以为是React组件生命周期问题
- 尝试: 修改组件渲染逻辑,增加状态管理复杂度
- 结果: 无效,问题依然存在,还增加了代码复杂性
错误方向2: THREE.js版本冲突假设
- 假设: 以为是THREE.js版本冲突导致API不兼容
- 尝试: 移除THREE.js依赖,修改package.json配置
- 结果: 导致更多问题,测量工具完全无法工作
错误方向3: 占位对象创建
- 假设: 需要创建占位对象来预初始化测量工具
- 尝试: 实现复杂的MeasureToolCore重新实现官方功能
- 结果: 过度工程化,增加了不必要的复杂性,问题仍未解决
真正问题发现: 根本原因: THREE.js不在全局作用域
- Online3DViewer使用ES6模块导入方式:
import * as THREE from 'three'
- THREE不会自动挂载到window对象
- 测量工具API依赖全局THREE对象访问
最终解决方案:
// 在viewer-preloader.tsx中
const THREE = await import('three');
(window as any).THREE = THREE;
// 在MeasureToolCore.ts中
const getTHREE = () => {
if (typeof window !== 'undefined' && (window as any).THREE) {
return (window as any).THREE;
}
return null;
};
效果验证:
- 测量标记显示:需要5-6次点击 → 一次点击即显示
- 用户体验:极差 → 专业CAD级别操作体验
- 代码复杂度:大幅简化,移除了400+行无效代码
关键技术经验教训
调试策略改进:
- 基础检查优先: 应该先检查最基础的问题(对象是否存在、API是否可用)
- 避免复杂假设: 不要一开始就假设复杂原因,往往最简单的原因就是真相
- 逐步排查: 一次只改动一个变量,确定问题根源
- 深入理解依赖: 仔细阅读第三方库的加载机制和初始化流程
开发最佳实践:
- 官方API优先: 优先使用官方API,避免重新实现已有功能
- KISS原则: 简单直接的方案往往更有效,3行代码的解决方案胜过300行的复杂实现
- 渐进式开发: 先实现最简单版本验证可行性,再逐步优化
- 问题文档化: 详细记录每次调试尝试的结果,避免重复踩坑
技术债务警示:
- ❌ 全局资源管理错误: 永远不要在组件cleanup中清除全局对象如
window.OV
- ❌ 过度工程化陷阱: 复杂的自定义实现不如简单的官方API调用
- ❌ 状态依赖过度: 不必要的状态依赖会导致组件重新初始化问题
- ✅ 库加载时序管理: 确保依赖库在使用前已正确加载和初始化
Performance Optimization
Achieved significant performance improvements in file loading:
File Loading Speed
Results: 60-95% performance improvement across all file sizes
File Size | Before | After | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|
1MB | 840ms | 39ms | 95.4% faster |
10MB | 1,380ms | 255ms | 81.5% faster |
100MB | 6,780ms | 2,415ms | 64.4% faster |
Optimization Techniques
- I/O Reduction: Merged 3 file read operations into 1
- Promise Optimization: Removed unnecessary Promise.resolve wrappers
- Progress Calculation: Simplified mapping logic
- Memory Management: Fixed multiple memory leak sources
User Experience Improvements
- Unified Experience: Fullscreen and normal modes now behave identically
- Consistent UI Flow: Import and New File both provide complete upload experience
- Better Error Messages: Improved error categorization and user-friendly descriptions
- Mobile Optimization: Enhanced responsive design for touch devices
Technical Improvements
Architecture Enhancements
- Resource Management: Proper separation of global vs component resources
- State Management: Simplified state logic following KISS principle
- Event Handling: Resolved conflicts between keyboard and mouse events
- Code Quality: Removed ~400 lines of dead code from previous versions
Development Best Practices Established
- KISS Principle: Simple solutions proved more effective than complex implementations
- User-First Approach: Prioritized user experience over technical perfection
- Library Integrity: Never override third-party library internal methods
- Global Resource Management: Global objects must persist across component lifecycle
Lessons Learned
This release reinforced several important development principles:
- "First time works, subsequent fails" pattern indicates state pollution or resource cleanup issues
- User experience problems often have simple solutions, not complex technical fixes
- Performance optimization should focus on reducing redundant operations
- Global resources like
window.OV
should never be cleared in component cleanup - Simple is better: 3-line solutions often outperform 29-line implementations
📱 分享功能完整开发历程与架构演进
FloatingShareBar三版本架构演进实战
背景: 基于用户需求建立左侧浮动分享工具条,经历了三个版本的关键架构演进
v1.0: 基础浮动分享栏架构 (35分钟实施)
设计决策过程:
- 位置选择: 固定在页面左侧边缘,垂直居中的UX权衡
- 平台选择: 基于用户群体分析,确定7个核心社交平台
- 响应式策略: 桌面显示(
lg:block
)/移动隐藏的设计权衡
技术实现挑战:
/* 固定定位与层级管理 */
.floating-share-bar {
position: fixed;
left: 1rem;
top: 50%;
transform: translateY(-50%);
z-index: 40; /* 关键的层级设计 */
}
关键技术决策:
- React-Share集成: 选择成熟库而非自建分享功能
- 图标设计: 40px圆形社交图标的可用性优化
- 悬浮效果:
scale(1.1)
的交互反馈设计
v1.1: More按钮与弹窗集成 (35分钟快速响应)
用户需求驱动:
- 问题: 基础7个平台无法满足用户多样化分享需求
- 解决思路: 添加"More"按钮连接完整分享对话框
- 用户体验流程: 快速分享 + 完整选择的双重体验
技术实现复杂性:
// 状态管理挑战
const [showMoreDialog, setShowMoreDialog] = useState(false);
// More按钮的特殊处理
const platforms = [
// ... 现有7个平台
{
name: 'More',
isMore: true,
onClick: () => setShowMoreDialog(true)
}
];
集成挑战:
- 组件通信: FloatingShareBar与SimpleShareDialog的状态同步
- 视觉一致性: More按钮与社交图标的统一设计
- z-index管理: 确保对话框正确的层级显示
v1.2: 架构层级问题的根本解决 (30分钟修复)
问题诊断过程:
问题现象: 首页不显示FloatingShareBar
架构分析: FloatingShareBar被放置在ViewerView内部
状态依赖: ViewerView只在loading/viewing状态下渲染
首页状态: STPViewer默认为upload状态,显示UploadView
根本原因: FloatingShareBar在错误的组件层级
当前架构问题:
首页 → HeroSection → HeroStpViewer → STPViewer
├── upload状态 → UploadView (无FloatingShareBar) ❌
├── loading状态 → ViewerView (有FloatingShareBar) ✅
└── viewing状态 → ViewerView (有FloatingShareBar) ✅
解决方案架构:
STPViewer (新增FloatingShareBar层级)
├── upload状态 → UploadView + FloatingShareBar ✅
├── loading状态 → ViewerView + FloatingShareBar ✅
└── viewing状态 → ViewerView + FloatingShareBar ✅
关键代码修改:
// src/components/stp-viewer/stp-viewer.tsx
return (
<div className={cn('stp-viewer-container', className)}>
{/* 状态相关的主要内容 */}
{renderContent()}
{/* 全局浮动分享工具条 */}
<FloatingShareBar file={viewerState.file} />
</div>
);
SimpleShareDialog的务实开发智慧
UI一致性问题的系统性发现
对比分析方法: 通过系统化对比主页面模式vs全屏模式发现功能不一致:
功能 | 主页面模式 | 全屏模式 | 状态 |
---|---|---|---|
New File | ✅ | ✅ | 一致 |
Screenshot | ✅ | ✅ | 一致 |
Share | ❌ 缺失 | ✅ | 不一致 |
代码层面分析:
// viewer-view.tsx:730-766 - 主页面工具栏
const toolbarButtons: ToolbarButton[] = [
{ id: 'new-file', /* ... */ },
{ id: 'screenshot', /* ... */ },
// ❌ 缺少 Share 按钮
];
// FullscreenToolbar.tsx:132-139 - 全屏模式工具栏
const secondaryTools: ToolbarButton[] = [
{
id: 'share',
label: t('toolbar.share'),
// ✅ 已有但功能未实现
},
];
React-Share技术调研的现实主义
技术限制的深度发现:
// ✅ React-Share 实际能力
- 链接分享: 所有平台都支持URL分享
- 文本内容: 支持标题、描述等文本参数
- 社交平台跳转: 打开平台官方分享页面
- 零外部依赖: 不需要加载第三方SDK
// ❌ React-Share 技术限制
- 不支持本地文件分享: 无法直接分享截图、文档等文件
- 不支持图片上传: 主流平台不支持直接上传图片
- 仅支持公网图片URL: 少数平台需要公网可访问图片链接
- 无后端功能: 无法处理文件上传、短链接生成
开发计划的现实调整:
- 理想计划: 5天,复杂架构,多组件设计
- 现实调整: 1.5天,单组件设计,零技术风险
- 关键决策: 抛弃不切实际的功能幻想,专注可行方案
- 架构简化: 只创建SimpleShareDialog一个组件
最小化架构的设计智慧
组件策略:
src/components/stp-viewer/
├── shared/
│ └── SimpleShareDialog.tsx # 统一分享对话框(唯一组件)
├── viewer-view.tsx # 添加Share按钮
└── fullscreen/
└── FullscreenToolbar.tsx # 连接实际分享功能
设计原则的实践:
- 只创建一个组件: 避免过度工程化
- 不创建新Hook: 直接在组件中实现逻辑
- 复用现有状态: 使用局部state而非扩展global store
- 平台优先级: Tier1/2/3的现实分级策略
分享功能45分钟快速增强实践
问题的精准诊断
问题1: disabled按钮逻辑错误
// 错误逻辑
{
id: 'share',
disabled: !isViewerReady, // ❌ 分享页面链接不需要等待模型加载
}
// 正确逻辑
{
id: 'share',
disabled: false, // ✅ 页面分享功能应始终可用
}
根本原因分析:
- 技术错误:
isViewerReady
在模型加载前为false
- 逻辑错误: 分享页面链接功能不应依赖3D模型状态
- 用户影响: 首页完全无法使用分享功能
问题2: 平台支持不足的快速响应
- 用户反馈: 仅支持4个平台(Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Email)
- 扩展需求: 希望支持更多流行社交和通讯平台
- 技术可行性: react-share库支持20+个平台
45分钟三阶段实施流程
第一阶段: 基础修复 (15分钟)
// src/components/stp-viewer/viewer-view.tsx:754
- disabled: !isViewerReady,
+ disabled: false,
第二阶段: 平台扩展 (20分钟)
// 新增6个主流平台
const newPlatforms = [
'WhatsApp', // 全球最大即时通讯
'Telegram', // 技术用户群体偏爱
'Reddit', // 技术社区主要分享平台
'Pinterest', // 视觉内容分享,适合3D模型
'Weibo', // 中国用户主要社交平台
'Line', // 亚洲地区流行通讯应用
];
第三阶段: 体验优化 (10分钟)
- 布局调整: 从2x2网格扩展为3x3网格
- 国际化支持: 新平台的中英文显示名称
- 移动端适配: 确保小屏幕设备显示效果
关键开发经验总结
架构演进的重要性:
- 层级选择: 组件放置在正确的层级比优化具体功能更重要
- 状态依赖: 过度的状态依赖会导致意想不到的功能限制
- 渐进增强: 从基础功能到完整功能的渐进式开发更稳健
现实主义的技术选型:
- 能力边界: 深入理解第三方库的实际能力和限制
- 计划调整: 基于技术现实调整开发计划比坚持理想方案更明智
- 简化架构: 单组件设计往往比复杂架构更有效
快速响应的开发能力:
- 问题诊断: 精准定位问题根本原因的重要性
- 时间管理: 合理的阶段划分提高开发效率
- 用户导向: 基于用户反馈快速迭代的价值
这个分享功能的开发历程展现了从架构演进到技术选型,从问题诊断到快速修复的完整开发智慧,为团队积累了宝贵的实战经验。
Migration Notes
No breaking changes. All improvements are backward compatible. Users will experience:
- Faster file loading times
- More reliable import/export functionality
- Better mobile experience
- Consistent behavior across all usage scenarios
Next Steps
- Continue monitoring performance metrics
- Gather user feedback on improved workflows
- Plan additional mobile optimizations
- Explore progressive loading for very large files
Performance Optimization
v1.0.6Major code cleanup and performance improvements while maintaining 18-second loading performance
2025/08/28
🧹 Code Quality & Architecture Improvements
Foundation solidification - optimizing the comprehensive feature set for long-term stability:
Comprehensive cleanup and optimization to improve maintainability and performance:
- Dead Code Removal: Eliminated ~400 lines of unused code including mobile-toolbar.tsx
- Import Cleanup: Fixed unused imports across multiple components
- Memory Leak Fixes: Resolved event listener, timer, and WebGL resource leaks
- State Management: Implemented smart grouping to reduce unnecessary re-renders
Error Handling Enhancement
- Intelligent Error Categorization: Added categorizeError function for better user feedback
- Specific Error Types: Memory errors, WebGL errors, and file validation errors
- User-Friendly Messages: Clear error descriptions in both English and Chinese
Performance Results
- Loading Time: Maintained 18-second loading performance for 14.6MB STEP files
- Code Reduction: ~400 lines of code removed
- Memory Optimization: Fixed multiple memory leak sources
- Stability: Enhanced error handling and resource cleanup
Technical Implementation
- Smart State Grouping: Separated core states from UI states for optimal rendering
- Resource Management: Improved WebGL resource cleanup and Object URL handling
- Type Safety: Enhanced TypeScript error handling with proper categorization
- KISS Principle: Simplified implementations for better maintainability
Progress Callback Investigation
- Research Completed: Analyzed Online3DViewer source code for progress callbacks
- Implementation Attempted: Method override approach caused severe performance regression (18s → 60s+)
- Status: Deferred due to performance impact - user experience prioritized over progress indicators
- Learning: Third-party library internal methods should not be overridden
Development Guidelines
- Performance takes priority over feature additions
- Avoid overriding third-party library internal methods
- KISS principle: simple implementations are more stable
- 18-second loading time is the key performance metric
Model Structure Explorer + Smart Mobile Interface
v1.0.4Professional model tree navigation with intelligent device-specific operation guides
2025/08/27
🌲 Model Structure Explorer
Revolutionary hierarchical model navigation that unlocks deep structural analysis capabilities, transforming complex STEP assemblies into manageable, navigable components.
Interactive Model Tree
- Hierarchical Navigation: Complete assembly structure with expandable/collapsible nodes
- Component Isolation: Click to isolate and focus on specific parts or assemblies
- Visibility Control: Show/hide individual components or entire sub-assemblies
- Smart Filtering: Search and filter components by name, type, or properties
Professional Features
- Assembly Analysis: Understand complex multi-part STEP file structures
- Component Properties: View detailed information for each model component
- Selection Synchronization: Tree selection highlights corresponding 3D geometry
- Export by Component: Export individual parts or selected assemblies
Advanced Navigation
- Zoom to Component: Automatically frame selected components in 3D view
- Highlight System: Visual highlighting of hovered/selected components
- Nested Assembly Support: Handle deeply nested assembly hierarchies
- Performance Optimized: Smooth interaction even with complex models
📱 Smart Operation Guide Adaptation
Intelligent device-aware interface that provides contextual operation guidance:
- Device Detection: Auto-detect touch devices and switch operation guides
- Mobile Gestures: One finger rotate, pinch to zoom, two finger pan
- Desktop Operations: Mouse drag, scroll wheel zoom, keyboard shortcuts
- Icon Optimization: Touch icons for mobile, mouse icons for desktop
Technical Implementation
- Responsive Detection: Use
useResponsive
Hook for device detection - Native Support: Based on Online3DViewer TouchInteraction
- Internationalization: Support for Chinese and English hints
- Component Decoupling: Independent operation guide component
User Experience Improvements
- Mobile no longer shows irrelevant "left mouse button" hints
- Touch gesture descriptions match mobile device operations
- Automatic interface adaptation without manual switching
- Optimized display for small screen devices
Bug Fixes
- Resolved confusion for mobile users seeing desktop operation hints
- Improved touch device interaction experience
- Unified user interface style across different devices
Mobile Toolbar Optimization
v1.0.5Fixed long filename compression issue and improved mobile layout
2025/08/27
📱 Mobile Layout Enhancement
Professional mobile experience optimization - ensuring all advanced features work perfectly on touch devices:
Resolved the mobile toolbar issue where long filenames compressed tool buttons:
- Responsive Filename: 120px limit on mobile, 200px maintained on desktop
- Information Streamlining: Hide file extensions on mobile, show essential info only
- Button Optimization: Hide non-essential buttons to free up space
- Spacing Adjustment: Compact button spacing ensures all function buttons display properly
User Experience Improvements
- Long Filename Handling: Auto-truncation with hover for full name display
- Enhanced Tooltips: Mobile devices show detailed button descriptions
- Space Utilization: Maximize 3D viewing area, minimize toolbar footprint
- Responsive Design: Auto-adapts optimal layout for different screen sizes
Technical Implementation
- Tailwind CSS: Precise responsive breakpoint control
- Progressive Enhancement: Layered design from mobile to desktop
- Space Management: Intelligent hide/show strategies
- Functionality Preservation: All core features accessible across devices
Issues Resolved
- Fixed fullscreen button cutoff caused by long filenames
- Improved toolbar layout on small screen devices
- Enhanced button spacing and usability on touch devices
- Ensured important function buttons remain visible and operable
Import/Export System + Material Editor + Theme Fix
v1.0.3Universal file conversion with 17 import/10 export formats plus advanced material editing
2025/08/26
💾 Universal Import/Export System
Revolutionary file format support that establishes STP Viewer as the most comprehensive online 3D file converter available.
Extensive Import Support (17 Formats)
CAD Formats: STEP, IGES, BREP, OCCT
Mesh Formats: STL, OBJ, OFF, PLY, 3DS
Modern Formats: GLTF/GLB, FBX, DAE, 3DM
Industry Formats: IFC, BIM, FCStd, SVG
Professional Export Options (10 Formats)
- STL Export: ASCII and Binary formats for 3D printing
- OBJ Export: With MTL material files for universal compatibility
- GLTF/GLB: Modern web-optimized 3D formats
- PLY/OFF: Research and scientific applications
- 3DM/BIM: Professional CAD and architecture workflows
Export Excellence
- Format-Specific Options: Customizable settings for each export format
- Quality Control: Precision settings and optimization options
- Batch Processing: Multiple format exports from single import
- Mobile Support: Full export functionality on all devices
🎨 Advanced Material System
Professional material editing and visualization capabilities:
Material Editor
- Color Customization: RGB color picker with real-time preview
- Transparency Control: Precision opacity adjustments
- Material Properties: Metallic, roughness, and surface finish controls
- Live Preview: Instant visual feedback during material editing
Environment System
- 6 Environment Maps: Professional HDRI lighting presets
- Background Control: Custom background colors and gradients
- Lighting Control: Advanced ambient and directional lighting
- Rendering Quality: Multiple quality presets for performance optimization
🌈 Theme Integration Fix
Resolved critical user experience issues:
- 3D Viewer Theme Sync: Fixed the synchronization issue between website theme switching and 3D viewer background
- Visual Consistency: Ensured light/dark mode consistency across all interface elements
- SetBackgroundColor API: Optimized the Online3DViewer background color setting method
- Type Safety: Used type assertions to resolve TypeScript compatibility issues
Brand Updates
- New Logo Application: Applied the new STP Viewer brand identity across all website locations
- Icon Unification: Updated favicon, app icons, and social media icons
- PWA Icons: Improved progressive web app icon configuration
Feature Display Optimization
- Real Screenshots: Features component uses actual STP Viewer functionality screenshots
- Product Demonstration: Better showcase of actual 3D viewing and file processing capabilities
- User Trust: Enhanced user confidence through real interface screenshots
Technical Improvements
- API Call Optimization: Improved SetBackgroundColor method invocation approach
- RGBAColor Objects: Proper creation and usage of RGBAColor objects for background setting
- Forced Rendering: Ensured immediate 3D viewer display updates after theme switching
Bug Fixes
- Fixed 3D viewer background remaining black in dark mode
- Resolved theme switching delays or failures
- Improved type checking and compilation compatibility
- Optimized theme display effects across various devices
Fullscreen Architecture Foundation
v0.1.0Revolutionary fullscreen mode framework - transforming STP Viewer into a professional 3D CAD platform
2025/08/25
🚀 Revolutionary Architecture Launch
This milestone marks the beginning of STP Viewer's transformation from a simple file viewer into a professional-grade 3D CAD visualization platform. We've laid the foundation for the most comprehensive online STEP file viewing experience ever created.
🏗️ Fullscreen Mode Framework
Core Architecture Implementation
Progressive Feature Strategy: Two-tier experience design
- Normal Mode: Maintains the beloved simplicity (upload, view, screenshot, fullscreen)
- Fullscreen Mode: Unlocks professional CAD-level functionality
Infrastructure Components
- ✅ Modular Component Architecture: Clean separation between simple and advanced features
- ✅ State Management System: Zustand-based store for fullscreen-specific functionality
- ✅ Responsive Layout Engine: Adaptive UI that works seamlessly across all devices
- ✅ Tool System Foundation: Extensible framework for professional CAD tools
Technical Foundations
// New component structure
src/components/stp-viewer/
├── fullscreen/ # Professional tools (lazy-loaded)
├── panels/ # Collapsible navigation panels
└── hooks/ # Custom hooks for 3D viewer integration
🎯 Design Philosophy
"Simple by Default, Powerful by Choice"
Experience Level | Interface | Use Case |
---|---|---|
Casual Users | Clean, minimal toolbar | Quick file preview, basic viewing |
Professionals | Full CAD tool suite | Detailed analysis, measurements, exports |
🔧 Technical Achievements
Performance Optimizations
- Zero Impact: Normal mode performance completely unaffected
- Lazy Loading: Professional features load only when needed
- Memory Efficiency: Intelligent resource management for large STEP files
- Mobile First: Touch-optimized controls for all screen sizes
Developer Experience
- Clean Architecture: Modular design following SOLID principles
- Type Safety: Full TypeScript coverage for all new components
- Testing Ready: Component structure designed for comprehensive testing
- Scalable: Framework ready for future professional features
🌟 User Impact
Immediate Benefits
- Seamless Transition: Users can explore advanced features without losing familiar simplicity
- Mobile Excellence: Professional 3D viewing now works perfectly on phones and tablets
- Future Ready: Architecture supports upcoming professional CAD features
What's Coming Next
This foundation enables the roadmap for:
- Advanced view controls and camera systems
- Professional measurement and annotation tools
- Multi-format import/export capabilities
- Material editing and rendering controls
- Model structure navigation and analysis
💡 Innovation Highlights
Architectural Innovations
- Conditional Feature Loading: Only loads advanced features when entering fullscreen
- Context-Aware UI: Interface adapts based on user needs and device capabilities
- Unified State Management: Seamless data flow between simple and advanced modes
User Experience Innovations
- Progressive Disclosure: Features reveal themselves naturally as users need them
- Zero Learning Curve: Existing users continue with familiar workflow
- Professional Onboarding: Advanced features include guided discovery
🎉 Community Impact
This release establishes STP Viewer as the definitive online STEP file platform, setting new standards for:
- Browser-based CAD visualization
- Mobile 3D file viewing
- Progressive feature design
- Open-source CAD tools
🚀 Next Steps
The foundation is set. Next releases will add:
- View Controls: Professional camera and projection systems
- Measurement Suite: Precision measurement tools
- Export System: Multi-format model conversion
- Material Editor: Advanced rendering controls
Welcome to the future of online STEP file visualization! 🎊
Professional Measurement System + Interface Optimization
v1.0.2Revolutionary precision measurement tools with distance, angle, and parallel face measurements
2025/08/20
📏 Professional Measurement Revolution
Introducing industry-grade measurement capabilities that transform STP Viewer into a precision analysis tool. This release brings CAD-level measurement accuracy to browser-based 3D visualization.
Comprehensive Measurement Suite
- Point-to-Point Distance: Precise linear measurements between any two points
- Parallel Face Distance: Accurate distance calculation between parallel surfaces
- Angle Measurement: Angular measurements between edges, faces, and vectors
- Multi-Unit Support: mm, cm, m, and inch units with intelligent conversion
Professional Features
- Real-Time Results: Instant measurement display with floating result panels
- Measurement History: Complete record of all measurements with save/export capability
- Visual Markers: Clear 3D markers and dimension lines for measurement clarity
- Precision Control: Sub-millimeter accuracy matching professional CAD tools
Mobile Excellence
- Touch-Optimized: Perfect touch interaction for mobile measurement workflows
- Responsive Interface: Adaptive measurement UI for all screen sizes
- Gesture Support: Natural pinch-to-zoom and touch-to-measure interactions
🎯 Product Optimization
Focused refinements alongside the measurement system:
- Focus on STEP Format: Removed IGES format support to focus on STEP (.stp/.step) file optimization
- User Review System: Added user testimonials display and feedback system
- Usage Guide: Added three-step usage guide for new users to get started quickly
- Technical Specifications: Added detailed technical specifications and performance metrics
Interface Improvements
- Homepage Redesign: Adopted SaaS best practices to optimize page layout
- Responsive Enhancement: Improved user experience on mobile and tablet devices
- Browser Compatibility: Added browser compatibility information page
- Internationalization Improvement: Enhanced translation consistency between Chinese and English versions
Feature Enhancements
- Statistics Display: Show user usage, file processing volume and other operational data
- FAQ Section: Improved FAQ section to answer common user questions
- Feedback Channels: Added various user feedback and contact methods
Bug Fixes
- Fixed missing internationalization issues
- Resolved inconsistent component display problems
- Fixed mobile layout issues
- Improved page loading performance
Professional View Control System + Performance Boost
v1.0.1Revolutionary 3D navigation with 6 preset viewpoints, projection modes, and 30% faster loading
2025/08/15
🎯 Professional View Control Revolution
Transforming 3D navigation from basic pan-and-zoom to professional CAD-level view control. This release brings industry-standard viewpoint management that rivals desktop CAD applications.
Six Standard Viewpoints
- Front/Back/Left/Right Views: Perfect alignment for elevation analysis
- Top/Bottom Views: Plan and underside inspection capabilities
- One-Click Access: Each viewpoint optimally positions camera with proper up-vector orientation
Advanced Projection System
Perspective Projection (Default)
- Natural depth perception with realistic foreshortening
- Ideal for presentation and general visualization
Orthographic Projection (Professional)
- True-to-scale technical drawings without perspective distortion
- Perfect for measurements and technical analysis
- Industry standard for engineering documentation
Smart Camera Navigation
- Fit to Window: Automatically calculates optimal zoom and position
- Up Vector Management: Y-axis or Z-axis up orientation toggle
- Navigation Modes: Fixed orbit vs. free navigation options
- Mobile Excellence: Touch-optimized gesture controls
🚀 Performance Improvements
Significant optimizations alongside the new view system:
- File Size Limit Increase: Raised from 50MB to 100MB, supporting larger STEP files
- Large File Optimization: Improved loading and rendering performance for large files
- Memory Management: Optimized memory usage, reducing crash risks
- Loading Time: 30% reduction in loading time for medium to large files
🔧 Technical Enhancements
- Professional API Integration: Powered by Online3DViewer's advanced camera system
- Chunked Validation: Implemented chunked validation for large files
- WebGL Optimization: Enhanced WebGL memory management and rendering performance
- Progress Indicators: Improved progress feedback during large file loading
- Browser Compatibility: Enhanced support for older browser versions
🎨 User Experience Excellence
Professional Workflow
- CAD-Familiar Interface: Matches AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Fusion 360 conventions
- Visual Feedback: Active view highlighting and smooth transitions
- Mobile Navigation: Professional 3D navigation now possible on phones
- Zero Learning Curve: Instant familiarity for CAD professionals
Enhanced Feedback
- Error Message Optimization: More accurate file size and format error messages
- Upload Feedback: Better feedback during file upload and processing
- Internationalization Updates: Synchronized updates for Chinese and English interface text
🐛 Bug Fixes
- Fixed memory overflow issues when uploading large files
- Resolved display issues with filenames containing special characters
- Fixed touch operation issues on mobile devices
- Improved error messages when WebGL is not supported
🌟 Impact
This release establishes desktop-class 3D navigation in the browser, making professional STEP file analysis accessible on any device. The foundation is set for advanced measurement, export, and analysis tools coming in future releases.
STP Viewer Initial Release
v1.0.0First version of the online STP file viewer with STEP format 3D preview
2025/08/01
Core Features
We're excited to release the first version of STP Viewer with the following core features:
- STEP File Support: Upload and parse .stp and .step format files
- Real-time 3D Preview: High-performance 3D model rendering based on WebGL
- File Validation: Smart file format detection and integrity verification
- Responsive Design: Perfect adaptation for mobile and desktop devices
- Theme Switching: Support for light and dark theme modes
Technical Features
- Built with Next.js 15 and React 18 for excellent performance
- Integrated Online3DViewer engine supporting complex CAD models
- Complete internationalization support (Chinese/English)
- Browser compatibility optimization for mainstream modern browsers
Performance Specifications
- Supported file size: 1KB - 50MB
- Loading time: Small files < 1.5 seconds
- Memory usage: Base < 50MB