Embedded 3D objects toolbar

To work with embedded 3D content, you must activate it by selecting the Hand tool and clicking the 3D object (or right-click it and select Activate 3D). This also shows the 3D toolbar.

3D objects toolbar

Toolbar buttons:

1	Rotate	Hold and drag the object to turn it around any axis.
2	Spin	Rotate the object around two fixed axes.
3	Pan	Move the object in parallel with the screen.
4	Walk	Set viewing perspective and distance with the z-axis (elevation) unchanged.
5	Zoom	Hold and drag the mouse vertically to get a closer or more distant view of the object. You can also adjust the scale by using the mouse scroll wheel.
6	Fly	Hold and drag the mouse to either side to observe with the z axis fixed. Move it vertically to zoom in or out.
7	Camera Properties	Shows a dialog box, where you can set the angle parameters and settings such as presets and alignment.
8	3D Measurement Tool	Use this tool to measure edges and distances between vertices. For details, see Make measurements of 3D objects.
9	Add 3D Comment	Click any point of the object to insert a comment. Click again to view the coordinates and enter a comment string.
10	Model Tree	Shows your 3D model hierarchy. Click the eye icon next to an element to hide or show it. For details, see Model Tree.
11	Default View	Click to switch back to the default view.
12	Views	Contains your saved views. To edit your views, right-click the object and select Views > View Editor.
13	Add a new view	Add the current view to the list.
14	Use Orthographic Projection/Use Perspective Projection	Click to switch between perspective and orthographic projection.
15	Render Mode	Shows a list of rendering modes. List items vary in transparency, details, and shading.
16	Extra Lights	Shows a list of light presets. List items vary in light direction, color, and intensity.
17	Background Color	Select a background color from the palette.
18	Toggle Cross Section	Show and hide cross sections and open the Cross Section Properties dialog box.

Some of these tools are also available in the 3D context menu.

To finish working with the 3D object and close the toolbar, right-click the object and select Deactivate 3D.