Object groups: showcase an entire catalog in augmented reality

By the Visuality team Published on Updated on 8 min read

A Visuality group of objects brings several 3D products together behind a single link, a single QR code and a single PIN code. Customers browse the selection in the web viewer, see each product in 3D and in augmented reality, and move from one to the next without scanning a new code. Ideal for a trade show, a meeting or a catalog.

3D object group in augmented reality

Why group your 3D objects

When you offer multiple products to a client, the sharing question arises immediately. Sending one link per product quickly becomes unmanageable: five products, five links, five QR codes. The client receives a list of links they don't know how to organize, forgets some, confuses references. The experience is fragmented and unprofessional. Yet you want to show them your entire offering in a smooth and structured way.

The object groups feature solves this problem elegantly. A group brings together multiple 3D objects under a single link and a single QR code. The client scans one code or clicks one link and accesses all products in the group. They browse the list, select the product they're interested in, view it in 3D and augmented reality, then move to the next with a simple gesture. The experience is smooth, professional, and memorable.

This mechanism is particularly powerful in contexts where you need to present a complete range: a furniture catalog during a client meeting, a lighting collection at a trade show, a series of industrial equipment in a commercial proposal. Instead of multiplying materials, you centralize everything in a group and let the client freely navigate between products. It's the equivalent of a virtual mini-showroom accessible from any smartphone.

Groups also make internal management easier. You create one group per context (the Milan trade show, a customer meeting, the premium range) and update its content without changing the share link. If you add a product to the group, it appears immediately for your customers: anyone who saved the link sees the updated version with nothing to do.

How groups work on Visuality

Groups on Visuality are designed to be simple. From your dashboard, go to the Group of objects page and click Create a group. Give it a clear title, for example "Spring 2026 collection" or "CNC machine catalog" (it appears in your customers' browser tab), then tick the 3D objects to include among those already imported into your library.

Once the group is created, Visuality automatically generates a dedicated link, QR code, iframe code and PIN code. When a visitor opens the link, the viewer shows the first object and a selector presents the others with their name and thumbnail. They explore the product from every angle, zoom in on details and switch to augmented reality to project it at real size in their surroundings.

Moving from one object to another is seamless: customers pick another product in the selector, without scanning a new QR code or typing another address. The whole experience happens on the same page, which encourages exploring and comparing, just like in a showroom. In the web viewer, objects are displayed one at a time; to place several of them simultaneously in the same room, the Visuality Android app takes over. Display several objects at the same time in augmented reality.

You can create as many groups as you need, and the same object can belong to several groups at once. This flexibility lets you adapt your presentations to each context without duplicating your 3D models. A sofa can appear in both the "Living room furniture" group and the "Hospitality project" group without any constraint.

Object group use cases

Object groups adapt to many professional contexts. Here are the situations where this feature brings the most value:

  • Trade shows: You are exhibiting at a trade show and your booth cannot physically hold all your products. Create a group containing your catalog and display a single QR code on your roll-up banner. Each visitor scans the code and browses your products in 3D and in augmented reality right in the aisle. You present your whole range without carrying a single box: the group turns your booth of a few square meters into a true showroom.
  • Sales demo: You're at a client meeting and don't know exactly which products will interest them. Prepare a group with a broad selection from your range. During the meeting, present the group on your tablet or send the link to the client. They browse products, select the ones they're interested in, and project them in augmented reality in their space. The sales conversation relies on concrete visuals and engagement is immediate.
  • E-commerce category pages: You sell online and want to offer an immersive experience on a category page. Embed the group on your site with its iframe code so visitors can browse the category's products in 3D. Instead of simple photos, customers explore each product from every angle and project it into their home, without leaving the page.
  • Virtual showroom: You want to create a remotely accessible showroom, for example for international clients or to complement a physical showroom. An object group constitutes an instant virtual showroom. Share the link by email, on your social networks or in your email signature. Your clients browse your offer in 3D from anywhere in the world, at any time. It's a showroom that never closes and costs nothing in rent.

Groups and offline mode

One of the major assets of object groups is their compatibility with the offline mode of the Visuality Android app. In many professional contexts, internet connection is not guaranteed: exhibition halls with saturated WiFi, industrial premises without network coverage, rural areas with weak mobile signal. These situations are frequent and can compromise a sales demo if you depend solely on the web.

With the Android app, open the group once with a connection by entering its PIN code: its 3D models are then stored on the tablet or smartphone. On site, you reopen the group and present your products in 3D and in augmented reality without a connection, provided it has been viewed within the last 30 days. The app even lets you place several products from the group in the room at the same time.

This feature is particularly valuable for field sales representatives who visit clients in varied environments. Whether you're in a warehouse, a construction site, a factory or a crowded trade show, your demonstration works reliably and smoothly. It's the guarantee of consistent professionalism, regardless of technical conditions.

To configure offline mode and prepare your groups before traveling, check our detailed guide on offline operation.

How to create an object group

Creating an object group on Visuality takes just a few simple steps. Here is the complete process to set up your first group and start sharing your products:

  • Go to the Group of objects page: from your Visuality dashboard, click "Group of objects" in the menu. You land on the list of your existing groups, where you can create new ones.
  • Create a new group: click "Create a group" and give it a clear title, for example "2026 office range" or "Furniture show". This title appears in your customers' browser tab: choose a presentable name.
  • Select your 3D objects: click the cards of the objects to include; a search bar and the "Select all" and "Deselect all" buttons make it easier to choose from a large catalog. Then click "Validate" to save the group.
  • Get the link and the QR code: click "Share" in the list of groups. Copy the link to send it by email or message, download the QR code to print it on your materials (roll-up banners, product sheets, business cards, brochures) or copy the iframe code for your website. The QR code opens with the camera of any recent smartphone, with no app to download.
  • Test and share: Before distributing your group, test it by scanning the QR code or opening the link on your smartphone. Verify that all objects display correctly, navigation between products is smooth and augmented reality works. Once validated, share the link or QR code with your clients, prospects and partners.

For a detailed guide with screenshots of each step, check our complete documentation on object groups. Learn more: all of Visuality's features, the augmented reality demo to try on your phone, the 3D and augmented reality glossary.

Frequently asked questions

It is a selection of several 3D objects shared through a single link, QR code, iframe and PIN code. Customers open the group, choose a product in the selector and view it in 3D or in augmented reality, without scanning one code per product.

No. A group's link, QR code, iframe and PIN code do not change when you edit its content. Materials already printed or shared automatically show the new list of objects.

In the web viewer, objects are displayed one at a time and customers switch between them with the selector. To place several objects simultaneously in the same room, they need the Visuality Android app.

Yes. The same 3D object can appear in several groups without being duplicated: it keeps its settings everywhere (placement, size, background, variants) and only counts once among your subscription's objects.

Yes, in the Visuality Android app: open the group once with a connection using its PIN code, and it then remains available without a network as long as it has been viewed within the last 30 days. The web viewer, on the other hand, requires a connection.

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