Embedded 3D objects toolbar
To work with embedded 3D content, you have to activate it. Select the Hand tool then click the 3D object (or right-click and select Activate 3D). This displays the 3D tools.
Toolbar buttons (from left to right):
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Rotate the object around an axis.
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Spin it around a point.
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Pan the object within the 3D element area.
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Walk: change viewing perspective and distance.
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Zoom: zoom view in or out.
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Use this tool to measure edges and distances between vertices. For details see Make measurements of 3D objects.
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This tool lets you display your 3D model hierarchy. For details see: Model Tree.
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Switches back to the default view.
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Select a view from this list.
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Add the current view to the list on the left.
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If the embedded 3D object is animated, use this control button to Play/Pause it. The picture above shows "Play".
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Click to switch between perspective and orthographic projection.
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Click and select a rendering mode from the drop-down list. List items vary in transparency, details, and shading.
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Click and select a lights preset from the drop-down list. List items vary in light direction, color, and intensity. Select Lights From File to use the lights saved with the 3D object.
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Use this tool to select a background color from the palette.
Learn more about The 3D object shortcut menu.