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Share Links

Create shareable, read-only links to your project so recipients can view the 3D scene without logging in.

What recipients can do​

Public links open a read-only version of the 3D viewer. Recipients can explore the shared scenarios without needing an AugmentCity account.

The public viewer includes:

  • Timeline controls for time-aware scenarios, including play/pause, scrubbing, loop, and playback speed.
  • Saved scenario playback state, so a scenario that was saved while the timeline was playing opens with the same autoplay setting and speed.
  • Map legend for visible layers that use data-driven colours or building dataset styling.
  • Navigation controls for zooming, returning home, and resetting north.
  • Coordinate and altitude readout in the lower-left corner.
  • Feature information popups when recipients click readable map features.
  • Read-only analytics charts saved with the shared scenario.

Recipients can inspect and present the proposal, but they cannot edit layers, update scenarios, add comments, or change project settings.

Creating a share link​

  1. Click the Share button in the toolbar overflow menu (three dots icon).
  2. Optionally enter a label to identify the link.
  3. Choose the audience:
    • Public link can be opened by anyone with the URL.
    • Only your organisation requires sign-in as a member of the owning organisation. This option requires a Professional or Enterprise subscription.
  4. Optionally set a password — anyone opening a public link will need to enter it first.
  5. Choose which scenarios to include: all scenarios, or a custom selection.
  6. Set an expiry (1 day, 7 days, 30 days, or no expiry).
  7. Click Create link.

When you choose a custom scenario selection, you can also add comparison pairs. Each pair defines a left and right scenario for Split View in the public viewer. A share can include up to 4 comparison pairs.

Managing share links​

  • View existing links with their view count, expiry status, and password indicator.
  • Copy the link to your clipboard.
  • Preview the link in a new tab.
  • Copy embed code for an iframe.
  • Generate a QR code for public meetings or printed material.
  • Extend an expired link by 30 days.
  • Delete a link to permanently revoke access.

Organisation-scoped share links are marked with an Org chip. They cannot be embedded or exported as QR codes because viewers must sign in.

Security​

  • Password-protected public shares require the correct password before showing any data.
  • After 5 failed password attempts, the link is locked for 15 minutes and project owners receive a notification.
  • Organisation-scoped shares require membership in the owning organisation.
  • Error messages do not reveal whether the share is password-protected.
  • Internal storage paths and project metadata are never exposed to anonymous viewers.
note

Share links are read-only. Viewers cannot edit layers, add comments, or modify scenarios.

warning

Anyone with the link (and password, if set) can view the project. Use expiry dates for time-sensitive sharing.