CDN

A CDN (Content Delivery Network) is a network of servers distributed worldwide that helps deliver digital content quickly and efficiently. In practice, when a user accesses a file hosted on a CDN, the content is loaded from the server closest to them, reducing wait times and improving performance.

In the case of My AR Studio, the CDN allows 3D models to be distributed smoothly and instantly, ensuring an optimal experience both in the 3D viewer and in Augmented Reality mode. This means that users can view the models without slowdowns, regardless of their location.

There are two types of links:

  • Production
  • Preview

When you obtain a link for a configuration or product on My AR Studio, it is usually a production link, meaning your content will be replicated in the global CDN distribution network to provide local and fast access to users worldwide.

The replicated content is periodically updated, but keep in mind that it can take up to 24 hours to update the content worldwide. If you have modified your product, description, or configuration and do not see the changes applied immediately, it may be due to this characteristic of CDNs.

During development, there is usually a phase where many changes and tests are made. In this phase, we have provided a second version of test links called Preview. This second type of link updates within a few minutes (usually 1 or 2 minutes).

Do not use Preview links on your production website, catalogs, or social media as they are slower and do not benefit from the power of the CDN.

The following table shows the recommended usage of the two types of available links:

Link Type Usage Maximum Update Time
Production Global distribution Up to 24 hours
Preview Testing and development less than 1 minute

You can obtain the Preview link on the product page under the Configurations or Product tab 1, click on the direct link icon 2 and toggle the switch to Preview 3.

How to get a Preview link

If the switch is active, the link is a Production link 4.

How to get a Production link
The Preview link is only available for the direct link to the viewer (not for the embed code).