Interact with 3D models
- Last UpdatedMay 29, 2026
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Interact with models in the 3D Viewer using your mouse or keyboard.
Navigation modes
The 3D Viewer supports Walk, Fly, and Orbit modes. Select the corresponding button on the toolbar to activate a mode.
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Walk: Navigate through the model as if you are walking.
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Fly: Move freely in any direction through the model, like flying.
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Orbit: Rotate your view around a central point or object in the model.
Mouse controls
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To rotate the model, click and drag the left mouse button.
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To pan the model, click and drag the right mouse button.
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To zoom in or out, scroll the mouse wheel.
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To reset your view, select Reset
to return the model to the default view.
Keyboard controls
To use keyboard controls, first select a navigation mode by selecting the corresponding button (Walk, Fly, or Orbit). Then, use the keyboard shortcuts listed in the following table. Keys are not case-sensitive.
Press and hold a key to continue movement. Release the key to stop.
Navigation keys
|
Key |
Action (Walk/Fly mode) |
Action (Orbit mode) |
|---|---|---|
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W |
Move forward |
Move forward |
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A |
Move left |
No action |
|
S |
Move backward |
Move backward |
|
D |
Move right |
No action |
|
W + A |
Move diagonally forward and left |
No action |
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W + D |
Move diagonally forward and right |
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S + A |
Move diagonally backward and left |
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S + D |
Move diagonally backward and right |
View keys
Adjust the direction you’re looking without moving your position, or center the view on the selected object. These controls work in all navigation modes.
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Key |
Action |
|---|---|
|
I |
Turn up |
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J |
Turn left |
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K |
Turn down |
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L |
Turn right |
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F |
Center the view on the selected object |