Watermarking of 3D Model

imagineered

Not that I expect this to be available within Onshape, but has anyone had experience with watermarking a 3D model?
For security of models, I would be interested in the ability to provide a dumb solid with a watermark that cannot be removed (or so difficult to remove it wouldn't be viable )
Any experience or ideas??

3dcad

imagineered said:

... Sharing through Onshape may be the best solution

Note that even if you share 'View-only' the viewer is able to make a copy of your document.

This thread has more discussion on view-only:
https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/1851/is-is-possible-to-share-a-design-as-view-only

pete_yodis

@imagineered Now I'm curious... what would you be doing with that watermark?

imagineered

@pete_yodis , I have seen methods of sharing design info as per Onshape & other packages.
The problem I have seen is that some clients are wanting Solid Models to inspect & this can cause commercial problems.
ie taking the info elsewhere to have manufactured and or collecting info without payment.
2D drawings are easy. 3D is a prob.  Sharing through Onshape may be the best solution

3dcad

imagineered said:

... Sharing through Onshape may be the best solution

Note that even if you share 'View-only' the viewer is able to make a copy of your document.

This thread has more discussion on view-only:
https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/1851/is-is-possible-to-share-a-design-as-view-only

imagineered

Seimens have a PCF (Package collaboration file) where the Assys Parts & drgs can be accessed & measured & marked up but copying can be locked out

pete_yodis

imagineered said:

Seimens have a PCF (Package collaboration file) where the Assys Parts & drgs can be accessed & measured & marked up but copying can be locked out

@imagineered What you are really after is a way to lock information from ever leaving the Onshape document, correct?  But, if it did... the 3D watermark would provide another hassle to the individual trying to take the information.  Is that correct?

imagineered

@pete_yodis  - Yep
Basically want theft prevented  - or at least models to be unusable until paid for