What is a hotspot scene?

An interactive scene where the buyer taps points on a 3D model, image, or video to explore content tied to that location. Each hotspot can reveal detail, launch a thread, or navigate to another scene.

When should I use a hotspot scene instead of a linear thread?

When the product has discrete features that benefit from spatial context: a watch dial, a sofa frame, a coffee maker control panel, a speaker driver. The buyer chooses the order; the page responds.

Can hotspots trigger video or AR?

Yes. Each hotspot can launch a video clip, a spec overlay, or an AR placement. The hotspot is the entry point; the action behind it can be any thread component.

Hotspot Scenes

Hotspot scenes let you create interactive, explorable product experiences. Instead of a linear sequence, buyers see a scene (an image, a 3D model, or a video) with clickable hotspots placed on specific points of interest. Tapping a hotspot reveals detailed information, links to threads, or navigates to other scenes.

The thread builder — where you configure 3D models and hotspots (desktop)

When to use hotspots

Hotspots work best when your product has distinct areas that buyers want to explore independently — like regions on a map, parts of a machine, rooms in a property, or features on a product photo.

They power the "choose your own adventure" mode described in Presentation Modes.

Creating a hotspot scene

Hotspot scenes are built using the 3D model component in the thread builder. Add a 3D model component and upload or select a model fiber. The model viewer loads with controls for placing hotspots.

Each hotspot has:

Position — where on the model (or image) the hotspot appears. Place it by clicking on the point of interest.
Label — a short name shown as a tooltip or badge.
Detail text — the expanded content that appears when a buyer taps the hotspot.

Hotspot interactions

In the live Weave, hotspots appear as small markers over the scene. When a buyer taps one:

The view smoothly focuses on that hotspot's position.
A detail panel slides in with the hotspot's content.
The buyer can dismiss it and tap another hotspot, exploring at their own pace.

This non-linear interaction keeps buyers engaged longer and lets them focus on what matters most to them.

Tips

Don't overcrowd. Three to five hotspots per scene keeps things scannable.
Label clearly. Use short, descriptive labels like "Battery compartment" or "Display panel" — not "Hotspot 1".
Link to threads. Use hotspot content to reference other threads in your Weave, creating natural pathways through your product story.

Next steps

To learn about all presentation modes including the interactive "choose your own adventure" mode, see Presentation Modes. For the full list of components including the 3D model, see Component Reference.