About this plugin
Bored of static content? CubeLaunch lets you embed interactive 3D cubes and pyramids powered by WebGL—via a Gutenberg block, a shortcode, or a site‑wide “Coming Soon” overlay.
Key features
* Interactive 3D: drag to spin (X/Y) with inertia; pinch to zoom on touch devices.
* Cubes & pyramids with custom faces (images from the Media Library; built‑in 1:1 cropper).
* Gutenberg block with Small / Medium / Large presets + optional background‑color override.
* Shortcode to embed anywhere shortcodes are supported.
* Mobile‑friendly scrolling: on phones we add slim, invisible “scroll rails” around the canvas so the page still scrolls naturally even when the cube is under your thumb (side rails via CSS; top/bottom rails via a tiny JS helper). All adjustable via CSS variables.
* Coming Soon overlay (optional): a full‑page teaser with your shape, copy and a form (shortcodes/HTML).
Quick mobile tips
– Want smaller cubes on phones? Set --cl-mobile-size per instance (or change the global defaults in:root ).
– Want easier scrolling near the cube? We already add invisible “rails” on phones. Tweak --cl-rail-width (sides) and --cl-rail-height (top/bottom).
Set them to 0 to disable.
Note: Mobile “rails” affect embedded cubes (Block/Shortcode), not the Coming Soon overlay.
Why Choose CubeLaunch?
Whether you’re looking to create a unique product highlight, an engaging call-to-action, or simply add a touch of interactive flair to your website, CubeLaunch provides an easy-to-use solution. Its “Coming Soon” mode is perfect for building anticipation and capturing leads before your full site goes live. Ideal for portfolios, digital agencies, product launches, or any site wanting to make a memorable first impression.
CubeLaunch Pro (optional)
Unlock extras when you need them:
* Video textures for dynamic faces
* Stocks & crypto charts on faces (auto‑updating)
* Clickable face URLs to link to products or pages
* Texture rotation options
* Optional Z‑axis spin
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Basic Usage
A) Coming Soon overlay
– Admin → CubeLaunch → Coming Soon Settings.
– Configure the shape + faces, text, and (optionally) a signup form (shortcode or HTML).
– Enable the overlay. Visitors who aren’t logged in will see your Coming Soon page.
B) Gutenberg Block – Reusable shapes (CPT) for Posts & Pages
– Admin → CubeLaunch → Shapes for Pages & Posts → Add New Shape Configuration.
– Choose Cube or Pyramid, set faces/background, Publish.
– In the block editor, search for and insert the “CubeLaunch Shape” block and pick your saved configuration.
– Adjust “Small / Medium / Large” in block settings.
C) Shortcodes
– On the same Shapes for Pages & Posts screen, each saved shape shows a shortcode you can paste into page builders, widgets, or classic editor.
– Example (paste literally ):
[cubelaunch_shape id="123"]
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You can add your own class for per‑instance CSS:
[cubelaunch_shape id=”123″ class=”my-promo-cube”]
Third Party Libraries
This plugin incorporates the following third-party libraries. We are grateful to their developers for making their work available.
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glMatrix
- Source: Originally from https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/gl-matrix/2.8.1/gl-matrix-min.js (Now bundled locally in /vendor/js/ )
- License: MIT License
- License URI: https://github.com/toji/gl-matrix/blob/master/LICENSE.md
- Copyright (c) 2015-2021, Brandon Jones, Colin MacKenzie IV.
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js
- Source: Originally from https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/cropperjs/1.5.12/cropper.min.js (Now bundled locally in /vendor/js/ )
- License: MIT License
- License URI: https://github.com/fengyuanchen/cropperjs/blob/main/LICENSE
- Copyright (c) 2015-present Chen Fengyuan