When you run LIME for the first time, you can choose to run it in Viewer mode. Load models and projects, make measurements and navigate 3D Stories - all without needing a paid LIME license!
Perfect for sharing and in classroom settings! See the Getting Started details below.
Free LIME Viewer
LIME has a built-in project and 3D model Viewer to make it easy to share your projects with collaborators.
- One installer: no separate Viewer version required.
- Open any 3D model from disk or cloud connections, including hundreds of models on V3Geo, and make measurements.
- Open any project file read-only and run 3D presentations.
- If your license expires, you can always open your projects in the same LIME version.
- Easily share your projects with others.
- IT Environment Variable to always deploy LIME as a Viewer - for classroom settings and virtual field trips. No interface distractions!
Getting Started with the LIME Viewer
When you run LIME for the first time, you will be presented with a Welcome screen.
- Choose the option LIME Viewer
- You can now open projects, load disk and cloud models, make measurements and navigate 3D Stories.
If you choose Start Trial, no problem - you will have access to full LIME functionality for the duration of your trial, after which LIME will fallback to the Viewer mode.
For IT admins
LIME can be always be run in Viewer mode using a system environment variable. This can be useful in centralised deployment, for training or classroom setups when teaching staff prefer participants to have read-only access and a simplified user interface.
See our technical information for further details.