[Ohiodig] Google Poly shutting down - suggestions?

[Carleton, Janet]

Dear OhioDIGers,

With yesterday's email from Google that its Poly platform is shutting down in June 2021, I wondered what other folks are using to host 3D models?

We have only a few 3Ds online but do anticipate adding more (but not planning any large scale projects). We are using Poly with the 3D models embedded in our CONTENTdm record<https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll19/search/searchterm/poly> for that item (compound object).

Sketchfab was allowing a free version with one 3D model a month, but they appear to have tightened the rules to allowing only individuals to use the free accounts (and they are quite specific)<https://help.sketchfab.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028370871-Choosing-the-right-Account-Type>.

Thanks! Janet
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Dear Poly users,

We're sending this note to let you know that, on June 30, 2021, the Poly website will be shutting down. The ability to upload 3D models on poly.google.com will be shut down on April 30, 2021.

What does this mean for you?

Your assets will be available at poly.google.com<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpoly.google.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce2abdfa8ad8b440897c108d896ddc634%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637425226540771122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=OWmGjOBfJoCWgexsiLSh4c0gVFMV8blcYM1p6btl6%2FE%3D&reserved=0> until June 30, 2021. You can download your entire library at takeout.google.com/settings/takeout/custom/poly<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftakeout.google.com%2Fsettings%2Ftakeout%2Fcustom%2Fpoly&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce2abdfa8ad8b440897c108d896ddc634%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637425226540771122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=1RorCwInUhTlXbMw4mK2MYu09i%2FjNLsf%2FcsWC9iB71s%3D&reserved=0>, or you can download individual assets by viewing each asset's page. After June 30, poly.google.com and associated APIs<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdevelopers.google.com%2Fpoly%2Fdevelop%2Fapi&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce2abdfa8ad8b440897c108d896ddc634%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637425226540781121%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=bNbW%2BcA9f4C40xmpIys2za1uTqAGRr93PEGD%2F3e%2F5IM%3D&reserved=0> will no longer be accessible. You will not be able to upload new 3D models on poly.google.com after April 30, 2021.

We want to thank you for joining us on this journey. We appreciate you trusting us to host your assets and provide a space where they can shine. The amazing work that our users have uploaded to Poly every day has surprised, humbled, and delighted us, and we have you to thank.

For more information, view this Help Center article<https://support.google.com/poly/answer/10192635>.

Thanks,
The Poly Team

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