Introduction

WorkLink Web Viewer (Beta) is a browser-based experience for viewing WorkLink scenarios. This release introduces a streamlined way for users to access scenario content without installing an app, simply by opening a web page on their PC, Mac, or mobile device.

This version of the viewer supports touchscreen navigation, project state parity, revisions and role-based scenario access (viewer, reviewer, author), just like the iOS, Android and HL2 apps. It is part of our broader goal to increase WorkLink’s accessibility while maintaining the integrity of scenario data and versioning.

Please note: Only scenarios published with Create 2.39 or newer are compatible with the web viewer.

By default the "Show incompatible scenarios" filter is turned off, turning it on will show scenarios published with versions prior to Create 2.39. These scenarios are greyed out and will show a tooltip:

“Cannot load scenario
This scenario was published using a version of Create that doesn’t support the web viewer. Republish the Scenario with the latest Create version.”

Please note: WorkLink Web Viewer's updates are tied to WorkLink Create releases.

How to Access the Web Viewer

• Navigate to worklink.scopear.com
• Sign in using your WorkLink account credentials.
• View the list of scenarios shared with you.
• Use the search bar or sorting options (e.g., Date Published, Name) to find the relevant content.
• Click a scenario to launch it, the viewing experience is equivalent to interactive mode.

How to Navigate 3D content in the Web Viewer

The Web Viewer allows you to interact with 3D scenarios using either a mouse (on desktop) or touch gestures (on mobile/tablet). The controls are optimized for intuitive navigation, whether you're using a PC, Mac, or mobile device.

Mouse Controls (Desktop)

• Rotate: Click and drag with the left mouse button (LMB)
• Pan (move sideways/up-down): Click and drag with the middle mouse button (MMB) or press the scroll wheel.
• Zoom:
  • Scroll the mouse wheel
  • Or click and drag with the right mouse button (RMB)

Touch Controls (Mobile and Tablet)

• Rotate: Drag with one finger
• Pan: Drag with two fingers
• Zoom: Pinch in/out with two fingers

Camera Focus Behavior

When you load a scenario, the default camera view orbits around the center of the bounding box of all content in the scene. This ensures that your view remains centered on the key elements of the scenario, regardless of device or viewport.

Currently Supported Features

The following features are included in the initial beta release of the WorkLink Web Viewer:

• Revision Management and Project States
  Viewers only see scenarios corresponding to the latest published (approved) version.
• Role-Based Access
  Web viewer respects the same access controls for viewers, reviewers, and authors as the mobile and HoloLens apps.
• Touchscreen Support
  Multi-touch gestures are supported on mobile web browsers.
• Cross-Platform Browser Access
  Access scenarios via modern Chromium-based and Firefox browsers on desktop and mobile.
• Attachments
  Click to download and open attachments in the attachments window.
• Catalogs and public scenarios
• Scenario linking
• QR code support
• Ability to integrate a public Web App scenario as an iframe in a website.

Known Limitations

This is a beta release and does not yet support all WorkLink app features. The following capabilities are not (yet) available:

• Calling / Remote Assist
  Expert call functionality is not supported.
• Telemetry Tracking
  Regular session data is recorded and sent to the CMS. Checklists and quiz data will be added soon.
• Resumable Sessions
  Scenarios will always start from the first step.
• AR Tracking
  No WebAR or object anchoring/tracking support. The Web App is a realtime 3D viewer (like interactive mode).
• Offline Scenario Access
  Scenarios must be streamed via the browser and cannot be downloaded for offline use.
• Embedding
  Viewing scenarios embedded in external web pages (e.g., wiki or sales portals) is not yet supported.

Best Practices for Viewers

For Viewers

• Use latest versions of Chrome or Firefox for the best experience.
• On mobile, enable full-screen mode and landscape viewing for more immersive navigation.
• If a scenario is greyed out, contact the author to confirm the publish version.

How to integrate a WorkLink web scenario in a website

1. In Create: create a project and publish it.
2. In the CMS:
   1. Go to Content > Scenarios > YourScenarioName
   2. Click on the three dots on the top right > Edit Scenario
   3. Toggle "Public Access" to "on"
      
3. In WorkLink Web Viewer
   1. Load your scenario
   2. Copy the URL, eg.: "https://worklink.scopear.com/?scenario=12345"
4. Copy the Embed Code

Paste the following code into your HTML. Replace the src URL with your specific scenario link, with &action=fetch_scenario appended to it.

<iframe 
    src="https://worklink.scopear.com/?scenario=12345&action=fetch_scenario" 
    title="WorkLink Scenario"
    width="100%" 
    height="600" 
    style="border: none;">
</iframe>

Configuration Details

Attribute	Purpose
src	The URL of your specific WorkLink scenario, with &action=fetch_scenario appended to it.
style="border: none;"	Removes the default 3D border for a seamless integration.

Sample:

Sample.html

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Do I need to install anything to view a scenario in the browser?
A: No installation is needed. Just sign in at worklink.scopear.com.

Q2: Why do some scenarios fail to load in the web viewer?
A: Only scenarios published using Create version 2.39 or newer are supported. Older scenarios must be republished.

Q3: Can I interact with 3D content on mobile?
A: Yes. Multi-touch support allows you to rotate, zoom, and pan 3D content.

Q4: Are session analytics tracked in the web viewer?
A: Not yet. Telemetry is currently disabled in the beta version.

Q5: Will AR tracking work in the web version?
A: No, support for WebAR is not available, and will likely not be supported soon. Main reason for this is lack of WebAR support on iOS devices.