> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.openbrush.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.openbrush.app/user-guide/saving-and-sharing-your-open-brush-sketches.md). # Saving and sharing your Open Brush sketches When you are finished with your 3D creation, you can save the sketch on your device or publish it to [Icosa Gallery](https://icosa.gallery/), [Sketchfab](https://sketchfab.com) or [Viverse](https://www.viverse.com/). You can also capture snapshots, GIFs and videos to share elsewhere. ### **Saving a sketch** While painting, you can save your sketch to avoid losing changes. 1. Navigate to the Tools panel in the palette, and select the **Save** icon: ![](https://3738774261-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mikdwm98p33AibfiSqN%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-74fc45434dc049c7710e9f72cd62f1447662f790%2F22.png?alt=media\&token=5cf57001-15e8-450d-9f34-e83aea86bed8) 2. Take a snapshot of your sketch to use as a thumbnail image. 3. Your sketch is now added to your Sketchbook. 4. Your sketch file is saved to your computer at **Documents/Open Brush/Sketches**. You can rename your sketches using the [XR Keyboard](https://github.com/icosa-gallery/open-brush-docs/tree/master/user-guide/xr-keyboard.md) when browsing them in the Sketchbook. You can also combine multiple sketches into one. See [Merging Sketches](https://github.com/icosa-gallery/open-brush-docs/tree/master/user-guide/merging-sketches.md) for more information. ### Organizing your sketches On Windows, the Open Brush thumbnail extension shows each `.tilt` sketch's saved thumbnail in File Explorer. If you installed Open Brush through Steam on Windows: 1. Open **More Options** in Open Brush. 2. Select **Install .tilt thumbnail support**. 3. Remove the headset and run `TiltThumbs-Installer.exe` from the folder that opens. For other Windows installations, download the thumbnail extension from the [Open Brush downloads on Itch.io](https://openbrush.itch.io/openbrush). It is listed separately from the application downloads. ### **Trouble saving sketches** If you're having issues saving your sketch, check that you have administration privileges on your machine. Antivirus software can also sometimes interfere with the ability to save sketches. ### **Sharing your Open Brush sketches** To share your creation outside Open Brush, select **Upload** ![](https://3738774261-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mikdwm98p33AibfiSqN%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2c49fd68963091c9003d80324dbc788859731dac%2F23.png?alt=media\&token=802f6f6b-7112-4c06-89b3-133b0c6c74e9), choose a service and follow its sign-in and confirmation steps. When the upload finishes, Open Brush can open the published item in a browser. ## Icosa Gallery Integration Open Brush has built-in integration with [Icosa Gallery](https://icosa.gallery), allowing you to: ### Browse and Load Sketches From within Open Brush, you can browse the Icosa Gallery and load sample sketches directly into VR: 1. Open the sketch browser 2. Navigate to the Icosa Gallery tab 3. Browse featured and popular sketches 4. Select a sketch to download and open it This is a great way to: * Explore what other artists have created * Learn new techniques by examining others' work * Find inspiration for your own creations * Use sketches as starting points for remixes ### Upload Your Sketches You can upload your sketches directly to Icosa Gallery from within Open Brush to share with the community and preserve your work online. Open Brush includes the exported triangle count with an Icosa upload. Icosa uses this information to estimate the complexity of an item before another user downloads it; you do not need to enter it manually. You can also add [portals](/user-guide/portals.md) that link the current scene to a sketch in the Curated or Liked sections of the Icosa Gallery. Advanced users running a compatible gallery instance can change the Icosa API and website roots in the [Sharing section of `Open Brush.cfg`](/user-guide/the-open-brush-config-file.md#sharing-section). ## Publish to Viverse Worlds Open Brush can package a sketch as a browser-based world and publish it directly to Viverse. 1. Save the sketch. 2. Select **Upload** on the Admin panel. 3. Choose **Viverse**. 4. If prompted, sign in to a Vive account in the browser and return to Open Brush. 5. Confirm the upload and wait for Open Brush to finish exporting and publishing the world. 6. Use the completion link or **View Last Upload** to open the world. Imported Media Library content may not be included in every publishing format. Read the warning shown by the Upload panel before continuing and check the published world after upload. ### **Save in various file formats using Cameras** 1. While in your sketch, go to **Tools** > **Cameras**. 2. With your painting controller, swipe the thumbpad to toggle between Auto GIF, 5-second GiF, video, and snapshot. 3. After selecting your option, your image file will save to the Documents folder on your computer. 4. You can then share photos, videos, and GIFs or your artwork online. Note: Using Cameras will not save the sketch file to gallery. ### **Take a 5-second GIF** 1. Select **5-second GIF** from the Cameras menu. 2. On your painting controller, hold down the trigger to start recording. You can release the trigger to reposition or paint, then hold down the trigger again to continue recording. 3. When the recording hits 5-seconds, the GIF will be saved to your desktop under **Documents/Open Brush/Snapshots**. ### **Take a video** 1. Select **Video** from the Cameras menu. 2. On your painting controller, tap the trigger to start recording. Tap the trigger again to stop. 3. Your captured video will be saved to your desktop under **Documents/Open Brush/Videos** If you are an advanced user, you can also generate a high resolution video using offline rendering. Detailed instructions can be found in our [release notes.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ZsHozYn9FnWG7y3s3WAyKIACfbfwb4PbaS8cZ_xjvo/preview) ### **Upload a video to YouTube** 1. Select **Video** from the Cameras menu. 2. On your painting controller, tap the trigger to start recording. Tap the trigger again to stop. 3. Hold down the thumbpad after a video has finished recording to go into Preview mode. 4. If you like the video you’ve captured, hold down the checkmark to upload. 5. If you haven't already, you will need to sign-into your YouTube account in your default desktop browser. ### **Export your sketch file to .fbx, .obj, .gltf and other formats** .fbx is a popular format for 3D modeling, and can be used in applications like Blender and Maya. 1. From the Tools panel, select "**More Options..."** > **Labs** > **Export**. 2. A folder will be created in Open Brush/exports that contains subfolders for each 3d file format currently supported. Each folder may also contain brush textures For more information see [Exporting Open Brush Sketches to Other Apps](/user-guide/exporting-open-brush-sketches-to-other-apps.md) ### **Create a 360 video** To create a 360 video, follow the [360° / ODS video workflow](/user-guide/exporting-videos/360-ods-video-workflow.md). This is an advanced feature and requires some familiarity with the command line. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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