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Practical examples library

3D product configurator examples—from visual choice to usable project data.

Explore what a configurator should let people change, which product rules it must protect, how pricing can respond and what sales or operations should receive next. The examples cover outdoor living, building products, modular products and technical B2B equipment.

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product examples

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configurator levels

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implementation inputs

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buyer FAQs

What the examples prove

The picture is only one layer.

A 3D product configurator helps a customer, salesperson or dealer define a product through controlled choices. The visible model makes those choices understandable, while the product record preserves dimensions, components, materials, quantities and other data needed by the next step.

That distinction separates configuration from decoration. A material switch may be exactly right for a standard ecommerce product. A made-to-measure pergola, window or industrial assembly needs rules that prevent impossible combinations. A complex sales journey may also need live pricing, a branded quote, approval and structured handoff.

Use the examples below as requirement blueprints. They describe common patterns, not fixed templates or published customer deployments. Every implementation should be validated against the real catalogue, calculations, roles, documents and operational output included in scope.

Choose the right depth

Four experiences are often called a product configurator.

Start with the job the user must finish and the data the business must receive. More complexity is useful only when it removes a real decision, error or handoff problem.

Level 1

Visual customizer

Changes visible finishes, colours or prepared components on a standard product. It helps a buyer understand choice, but may not validate a made-to-measure product or calculate a commercial result.

Typical output

Selected variant or shopping-cart choice

Level 2

Interactive 3D viewer

Adds rotation, zoom, hotspots, animation or optional AR to a prepared model. It is useful for product education when the buyer is inspecting rather than defining the product.

Typical output

Product engagement or enquiry

Level 3

Rule-driven configurator

Creates a permitted product from dimensions, structures, modules, materials, accessories, dependencies and exclusions. The saved result is structured data, not only a picture.

Typical output

Valid saved specification

Level 4

Visual CPQ workflow

Connects the valid configuration to price lists, formulas, account rules, quote documents, approvals, revisions and handoff to the next sales or operational system.

Typical output

Configured, priced and traceable project

Interactive example selector

Follow one product from choice to business output.

Switch products to compare how the same connected pattern changes by industry. Every full example remains visible further down the page for reading and search discovery.

Wall-mounted anthracite bioclimatic pergola with rotating louvers, a zip screen, sliding glass and integrated lighting

Outdoor living

Bioclimatic pergola configurator

Best fit: Rule-driven configurator or visual CPQ

Configure

Width, projection, height, wall-mounted or freestanding structure, roof zones, louvre orientation, posts, gutters, screens, sliding glass, lighting, heating and frame finish.

Validate

Dimension limits depend on the selected system and bay count. Screens need a supported opening, glass needs a compatible track, accessories require electrical or structural conditions and linked roof zones must remain buildable.

Visualize

The 3D model should change its frame, posts, roof blades, bay layout, side closures, lighting and finish while keeping the configured dimensions visually consistent.

Calculate

Base system plus dimensional formulas, bay quantities, posts, roof mechanisms, side products, finish surcharges, installation, delivery and tax according to the market and user role.

Customer action

Save the design, request a quote, continue with a salesperson, review it in AR or create a proposal, depending on the sales journey.

Business output

A project record with dimensions, selected system, accessories, price revision, images, quote lines and optional bill-of-materials or order data defined in scope.

Test this edge case

Reduce the width after adding two roof zones and side glass. The system should explain which parts no longer fit, not silently keep an invalid selection.

Industry library

Twelve complete configurator blueprints.

Each example describes the customer experience and the structured product logic behind it. Use the edge case to turn an attractive demonstration into a meaningful prototype test.

Wall-mounted anthracite bioclimatic pergola with rotating louvers, a zip screen, sliding glass and integrated lighting

01 · Outdoor living

Bioclimatic pergola configurator

Rule-driven configurator or visual CPQ

What changes

Width, projection, height, wall-mounted or freestanding structure, roof zones, louvre orientation, posts, gutters, screens, sliding glass, lighting, heating and frame finish.

Rules to protect

Dimension limits depend on the selected system and bay count. Screens need a supported opening, glass needs a compatible track, accessories require electrical or structural conditions and linked roof zones must remain buildable.

Price and action

Base system plus dimensional formulas, bay quantities, posts, roof mechanisms, side products, finish surcharges, installation, delivery and tax according to the market and user role. Save the design, request a quote, continue with a salesperson, review it in AR or create a proposal, depending on the sales journey.

Required output

A project record with dimensions, selected system, accessories, price revision, images, quote lines and optional bill-of-materials or order data defined in scope.

Prototype test: Reduce the width after adding two roof zones and side glass. The system should explain which parts no longer fit, not silently keep an invalid selection.
Realistic wall-attached veranda and glass roof in a high-fidelity 3D product configurator

02 · Outdoor living

Glass veranda and roof configurator

Rule-driven configurator with technical review

What changes

Overall width, projection, wall height, front height, roof pitch, post positions, frame finish, glass specification, gutter, lighting, fixed sides and sliding-door panels.

Rules to protect

Pitch, span, glass panel widths, post spacing, drainage and door openings must stay inside the selected system limits. A side wall or door set must match the actual opening geometry.

Price and action

Frame dimensions, rafter and glass quantities, side elevations, doors, finish, accessories, survey, delivery and installation can feed one calculation with market-specific taxes. Request a measured survey, save a preliminary design or issue a quote clearly marked with the assumptions that still require site verification.

Required output

Configured elevations, dimensions, selected glass and frame system, price, proposal imagery and the fields needed for survey or technical review.

Prototype test: Move an intermediate post and add a sliding door. Confirm the panel division, opening width, visual model, price and saved specification all change together.
Isolated illustrative retractable awning product render

03 · Shading

Retractable awning configurator

Customizer for standard sizes; configurator for made-to-measure

What changes

Awning family, width, projection, cassette, arm type, frame colour, fabric collection, valance, motor, controls, wind sensor, lighting and mounting condition.

Rules to protect

Available projections depend on width and model. Fabric availability can vary by collection, motor and lighting options may require particular cassette types, and mounting must match the defined installation surface.

Price and action

Model and size matrix, fabric group, motorization, sensors, lighting, brackets, delivery and installation form the commercial result. Add to an ecommerce basket for standard products or request a survey and quote for made-to-measure installation.

Required output

Selected model, dimensions, fabric code, motor and accessory package, calculated price and a visual reference for the customer and installer.

Prototype test: Choose the largest projection, then reduce the width below its permitted range. The interface should guide the buyer to a valid projection or another awning family.
Explore the manufacturer and dealer guide
Isolated illustrative modern entrance-door product render

04 · Building products

Entrance door configurator

Rule-driven configurator or ecommerce configurator

What changes

Opening size, frame and slab system, handing, sidelights, transom, panel design, inside and outside finish, glazing, handle, lock, threshold and installation package.

Rules to protect

Overall sizes, leaf ratios, glass panels, hardware, fire or security classifications and threshold options depend on the selected construction and market requirements.

Price and action

System, dimensions, panels, glazing, hardware, finish, security package, survey, delivery and installation can be combined with dealer or retail price lists. Save a door design, request a measured quotation, send it to a dealer or proceed to checkout where the catalogue supports direct ecommerce.

Required output

Structured door set, opening dimensions, finish and hardware codes, price, branded proposal and optional configured-order data.

Prototype test: Reverse the handing after selecting a side panel and pull handle. Confirm the elevation, hardware position, saved description and production-facing fields remain consistent.
Explore the manufacturer and dealer guide
Configurable anthracite sectional garage-door system with tracks and glazed panels

05 · Building products

Garage and industrial door configurator

Rule-driven visual CPQ with technical review

What changes

Door family, opening width and height, headroom, left and right sideroom, reveal, depth, panel build, finish, windows, wicket door, track or lift system, motor, controls, access and safety equipment.

Rules to protect

Available door and track systems depend on opening geometry, roof condition, panel weight, lift height and use. Wicket doors, glazing, motors, springs, controls and safety devices must remain compatible with the selected system and market.

Price and action

Door family, opening size, panel construction, track package, springs, finish, glazing, wicket door, motor, controls, safety equipment, survey, removal, delivery and installation can follow retail or account price rules. Save the door, request a measured survey, create a dealer quote, submit it for technical review or pass an accepted configuration to the defined order workflow.

Required output

Structured opening and door specification, track and automation package, calculated price, branded quote, technical views and optional configured-order, BOM, spare-parts or service data.

Prototype test: Reduce the available headroom after selecting a standard track and ceiling-mounted operator. The configurator should revalidate the lift package, motor position, clearances, price and order fields rather than leaving the original hardware attached.
Explore the garage and industrial door guide
Configurable steel and oak staircase with glass balustrade

06 · Building products

Staircase and balustrade configurator

Rule-driven visual CPQ with survey and technical review

What changes

Floor-to-floor height, stairwell length and width, upper-floor opening, flight arrangement, rise count, going, pitch, winders, landings, stringers, treads, risers, supports, balustrades, handrails, materials and finishes.

Rules to protect

The selected stair family must fit the available opening and construction system. Rise, going, pitch, walk line, headroom, landings, string intersections, tread support, post spacing, guarding and handrail transitions follow the manufacturer's accepted limits and review conditions.

Price and action

Stair family, flight and step counts, strings, treads, risers, landings, supports, balustrade length, posts, glass or infill, handrails, materials, finishes, survey, delivery and installation can use retail or dealer account rules. Save the staircase, request a measured survey, create a visual quote, submit the geometry for technical review or pass an accepted specification to the defined order and production-review workflow.

Required output

Structured stairwell and staircase geometry, selected construction and finishes, calculated price, branded quote, plans or elevations and optional BOM, cut-list, CAD, CAM, CNC, ERP or configured-order data defined and accepted in scope.

Prototype test: Shorten the upper-floor opening after configuring a quarter-turn winder stair and glass balustrade. The configurator should revalidate run, rise, going, headroom, walk line, guarding, price and downstream data instead of leaving an impossible stair unchanged.
Explore the staircase manufacturer and dealer guide
Isolated illustrative coordinated fence and gate product render

07 · Property systems

Fence and automated gate configurator

Layout configurator with pricing and survey workflow

What changes

Run lengths, heights, corners, slopes, panel family, infill, posts, pedestrian gate, sliding or swing vehicle gate, motor, access control and finish.

Rules to protect

Panel counts follow measured runs and post spacing. Corners, gradients, gate clearances, opening direction, motor position and safety accessories affect the valid layout.

Price and action

Panels, cut panels, posts, corners, gates, motors, controls, foundations, delivery and installation can be calculated from quantity and site rules. Submit the property layout, request a site survey or generate a proposal that separates products, automation and installation.

Required output

Run-by-run quantities, gate specification, hardware and automation choices, price, plan snapshot and optional parts or order structure.

Prototype test: Shorten a boundary after placing a gate. The panel count, cut condition, post positions, quantity price and plan should recalculate without duplicating components.
Isolated enclosed anthracite garden-office product render, front angle

08 · Modular buildings

Garden room configurator

Modular building configurator with project qualification

What changes

Footprint, height, wall modules, cladding, insulation package, roof, doors, windows, internal partitions, electrical package, heating, floor and foundation.

Rules to protect

Openings occupy valid wall modules, corners and structural zones remain clear, packages depend on room use and location, and roof or foundation choices follow the selected building system.

Price and action

Building size, module counts, envelope, openings, interior packages, services, foundation, delivery access and installation drive the result. Save a concept, qualify planning and access questions, request a detailed quote or pass a complete project to a design consultant.

Required output

Module layout, openings, room package, finish schedule, price, project assumptions, proposal imagery and optional order or BOM structure.

Prototype test: Add a wide sliding door, then shorten that wall. The system should protect corners and structure, identify the conflict and propose valid opening sizes or layouts.
Explore the manufacturer and dealer guide
Isolated illustrative double-bay carport with solid roof and storage

09 · Outdoor structures

Carport and solar canopy configurator

Structural configurator with commercial and technical handoff

What changes

Single or multi-bay layout, width, length, height, roof type, posts, gutters, side screens, storage, frame finish, photovoltaic modules, charging and lighting.

Rules to protect

Bay spans, post positions, roof modules, drainage, vehicle clearances and optional solar or charging components depend on the chosen structural and electrical package.

Price and action

Structure, bay count, roof, finish, screens, storage, solar equipment, electrical accessories, foundations, delivery and installation can be priced as connected groups. Request a survey or engineering review, save the design for a commercial site or create an indicative proposal with defined assumptions.

Required output

Layout and dimensions, structure and roof selection, accessory and electrical packages, price, proposal and optional technical-handoff fields.

Prototype test: Change a two-bay carport to three bays after adding storage and charging. Shared posts, roof modules, electrical quantities and price should update without carrying obsolete parts.
Explore the manufacturer and dealer guide
Commercial solar project with rooftop photovoltaic arrays, a two-bay solar canopy, inverter and battery cabinets, and EV charging in a professional 3D configurator studio

10 · Renewable energy

Solar system and proposal configurator

Solar visual CPQ with proposal and technical-review workflow

What changes

Roof, ground or canopy zones, module family, mounting package, inverter, optimizer, monitoring, battery storage, backup, EV charging, survey, services and commercial options.

Rules to protect

Modules, mounting systems, inverters, storage and electrical accessories must follow approved compatibility, quantity, market and review conditions. Imported yield or financial results retain their source and assumptions.

Price and action

Equipment, mounting, access, survey, design, permits, freight, labour, installation, commissioning and service can use installer or account-specific commercial rules. Save the project, request a survey, create a proposal or submit the selected system and assumptions for technical review.

Required output

Versioned site and equipment record, visual layout, commercial calculation, proposal, source and assumption fields, review status and optional BOM or order payload.

Prototype test: Replace the module family after laying out a constrained roof zone. Module dimensions, quantity, mounting and inverter compatibility, price and imported analysis status should all be revalidated rather than stretched visually.
Explore the solar installer and manufacturer guide
Selected modular outdoor kitchen inside a real-time 3D configurator viewport

11 · Modular products

Outdoor kitchen configurator

Modular configurator with ecommerce or quote workflow

What changes

Straight, L-shaped or island layout, cabinet modules, worktop, grill, sink, fridge, storage, end panels, handles, finishes, utilities and delivery or installation.

Rules to protect

Appliances require compatible modules and clearances. Corners, fillers, end panels, worktop seams, gas, water and electrical requirements follow the selected layout.

Price and action

Cabinet modules, fronts, worktop area and cut-outs, appliances, fillers, utilities, delivery and installation roll into a line-level total. Save the layout, request a design review, buy standard packages or send a complete brief to a showroom consultant.

Required output

Module sequence, dimensions, finishes, appliance list, worktop details, price, quote imagery and optional order lines.

Prototype test: Remove the sink cabinet after selecting a sink and tap. The dependent products and cut-out should be removed or reassigned with a clear explanation.
Explore the manufacturer and dealer guide
Isolated illustrative anthracite aluminium window-system product render

12 · Building products

Window and shutter configurator

Schedule-based product configurator

What changes

Opening dimensions, frame system, sash layout, opening direction, glazing, mullions, colour, hardware, sill, screen, shutter and installation condition.

Rules to protect

Maximum sash sizes, aspect ratios, glass make-up, hardware, ventilation and safety options vary by system, opening type and market.

Price and action

Frame perimeter or area, sash and mullion counts, glass, colour, hardware, accessories, survey, delivery and installation contribute to price. Build a schedule room by room, request measured pricing or submit a project to a dealer or fabricator.

Required output

Numbered window schedule, opening sizes, system and glazing codes, hardware, quantities, prices, proposal and optional order data.

Prototype test: Change a large tilt-and-turn sash to a narrower opening. The system should revalidate hardware and glass, update the elevation and preserve the correct schedule item.
Explore the manufacturer and dealer guide
Multi-zone air-conditioning project with indoor units, a concealed unit and outdoor equipment in a professional 3D configurator cutaway

13 · Technical equipment

HVAC enclosure and system configurator

Technical configurator with review and data handoff

What changes

Equipment family, capacity range, unit dimensions, enclosure size, panels, access doors, louvres, finish, base, acoustic treatment and service clearances.

Rules to protect

The selected unit needs defined airflow, access and maintenance clearances. Enclosure modules, panels, doors and acoustic options must remain compatible with equipment and site dimensions.

Price and action

Equipment or enclosure model, dimensions, panel and door quantities, finish, acoustic package, controls, delivery and installation can form a project price. Submit for technical review, create a sales proposal or export the selected enclosure and equipment references to the project workflow.

Required output

Equipment and enclosure specification, clearances, panels and accessories, price, drawings or images and optional order or BOM fields.

Prototype test: Select a larger unit after configuring the enclosure. The system should recheck airflow and access clearances and identify every enclosure dimension or module that must change.
Explore the HVAC manufacturer and distributor guide
Configurable warm-white and oak modular wardrobe, shelving, drawers and desk system in a professional 3D configurator studio

14 · Interior products

Modular furniture, wardrobe and cabinet configurator

Modular ecommerce or made-to-measure configurator

What changes

Available wall or room dimensions, module widths, heights and depths, doors, drawers, shelves, internal fittings, handles, finishes, lighting and installation.

Rules to protect

Modules must fit the available run, fillers and end panels close gaps, doors need opening clearance and internal accessories depend on compatible cabinet sizes.

Price and action

Cabinet modules, fronts, internal fittings, finish groups, panels, fillers, lighting, delivery and installation produce the total. Purchase a standard modular arrangement, save a room design or request a checked made-to-measure proposal.

Required output

Ordered module sequence, dimensional layout, finish and hardware selections, price, visual summary and optional part or order list.

Prototype test: Reduce the available wall width by a small amount. The configurator should identify whether a filler can absorb it or which module must change, rather than overlapping geometry.
Explore the furniture manufacturer and retailer guide
Warm-white and oak fitted kitchen with island in a professional real-time 3D configurator studio

15 · Interior products

Fitted kitchen and cabinet-run configurator

Room-scale visual CPQ with dealer and order workflow

What changes

Room walls and openings, straight, L-shaped, U-shaped or island layout, base, wall and tall cabinets, corners, fillers, panels, worktops, appliances, sinks, fronts, handles, finishes and installation services.

Rules to protect

Cabinets must fit the measured runs and selected range. Corners, neighbours, fillers, panels, plinths, worktop seams, appliance housings, ventilation, cut-outs and service zones remain compatible.

Price and action

Cabinets, dimensional adjustments, fronts, interiors, panels, worktops, cut-outs, appliances, delivery, survey and installation can follow retail or dealer account rules. Save the room and design, request a consultation, create a branded quote, continue to checkout for accepted ranges or submit the project for survey and technical review.

Required output

Structured room and cabinet layout, finishes, appliances, worktop details, calculated price, branded proposal and optional BOM, cut-list or configured-order data defined in scope.

Prototype test: Shorten a wall after placing a corner, appliance housing and continuous worktop. The system should revalidate the cabinet run, fillers, seams, cut-outs, price and downstream data rather than overlapping or stretching components.
Explore the kitchen manufacturer and retailer guide
Modular industrial packaging and conveyor line with guarded machinery, robotic cell, control cabinet and service platform in a professional 3D configurator studio

16 · B2B manufacturing

Industrial equipment configurator

Industrial visual CPQ with modular system and engineering-review workflow

What changes

Equipment family, duty, capacity, dimensions, modules, drive or control package, guards, connections, accessories, finish, documentation and service package.

Rules to protect

Performance ranges, interfaces, required components, incompatible options, regional electrical packages and review conditions must be explicit and versioned.

Price and action

Base equipment, configured modules, engineering options, controls, documentation, commissioning, freight and service can follow account and market rules. Create a budget quote, submit the configuration for engineering review or pass an approved project into CRM, ERP or order processing.

Required output

Versioned product specification, selected components, commercial calculation, proposal, approval status and optional configured-order or BOM payload.

Prototype test: Remove a required guarding or control module from a multi-station line. The system should block or explain the incomplete configuration, preserve the application inputs and update price and downstream data consistently.
Explore the industrial equipment manufacturer guide

One record, different journeys

The interface changes. Product truth should not.

Website self-service

A visitor discovers the product, configures it on desktop or mobile, sees permitted choices and price where appropriate, then saves, buys or submits a structured enquiry.

Showroom and sales

A salesperson configures with the customer, compares valid alternatives, applies permitted commercial rules and creates a branded proposal from the selected product.

Dealer and distributor

Authenticated partners use assigned products, account or market price lists, controlled discounts, co-branded documents and a shared project history.

Order and operations

An accepted configuration can provide stable identifiers, quantities, dimensions and revision context to the agreed CRM, ERP, ecommerce, BOM or order workflow.

Implementation data

What turns an example into your working configurator.

A product render is a starting asset. A working system also needs controlled source data, named ownership and accepted results.

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Product catalogue

Product families, systems, sellable modules, options, accessories, identifiers and lifecycle status.

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Rules and limits

Dimensions, increments, dependencies, exclusions, required choices, formulas, review conditions and accepted boundary cases.

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3D source

CAD, models, drawings, material references, component hierarchy, approved views and device-performance requirements.

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Commercial logic

Price lists, quantities, formulas, labour, delivery, installation, tax, currency, discounts, margins and approval permissions.

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Customer journey

Website, showroom, salesperson, dealer or ecommerce roles; save, quote, checkout, AR, consent and communication steps.

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Business output

Project fields, PDF, quote, CRM, ERP, ecommerce, PIM, BOM, order, API or webhook data and failure handling.

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Governance

Who can change products, prices, translations, documents and users; environments, review, publishing, history and support.

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Acceptance

Normal, minimum, maximum, incompatible, price, revision, role, mobile, integration and post-launch change scenarios.

Prototype selection

Start with one product that reveals the real difficulty.

A strong prototype is small enough to review quickly and representative enough to expose the important product, price and output questions.

Representative product

Choose a frequently sold product with meaningful variation—not only the simplest SKU or the rarest special case.

Known rules

Include dimensions, one dependency, one exclusion, one required option and the expected response at lower and upper boundaries.

Known price

Supply a calculation with source values and expected line-level result, including quantity, tax, rounding and permissions where relevant.

Useful visual change

Select geometry, component and material changes that help the user decide, rather than optimizing only for a dramatic animation.

Real next action

Define whether the user should buy, save, request a quote, invite a salesperson, seek approval or submit for technical review.

Required business output

Name the quote fields, CRM project, ecommerce line, ERP payload, BOM or configured order structure that must be observable.

Build your example

Bring the product your team actually sells.

Configurix can map one representative product from catalogue and rules through interactive 3D, pricing, quote and the business output required in scope. A focused Fast Launch can usually target about seven days when source inputs and reviewers are ready; larger multi-product white-label builds can take up to 30 days depending on scope.

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Questions buyers ask

3D product configurator examples FAQ.

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Implementation guide

Turn one representative example into an accepted product model, price flow and rollout plan.

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Product configurator integrations

Plan CRM, ERP, ecommerce, PIM, pricing, quote and optional production-data handoffs.

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Product configurator software

Understand the catalogue, rule, 3D, pricing, quote and project-data layers behind the examples.

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Compare configurator software

Use a common test pack and weighted scorecard to evaluate vendors with the same real product.

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Visual CPQ software

Connect product configuration to pricing, account rules, quotes, approvals, revisions and handoff.

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3D configurator for websites

Plan embedding, mobile performance, structured enquiries, analytics and website integration.

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3D asset pipeline

Prepare source geometry, runtime models, materials, configurable behavior, performance evidence and governed asset revisions.

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Configurator cost guide

Normalize implementation, software, 3D asset, integration and maintenance cost over the same period.

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B2B product configurator

Plan shared catalogues, account prices, dealer roles, co-branded quotes and configured orders.

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Railing and balustrade configurator

Model route geometry, glass or infill systems, mounting, live pricing, quotes and verified materials handoff.

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Ecommerce product configurator

Connect valid 3D choices, live pricing and saved configuration identity with cart, checkout or quote journeys.

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