3D files

In this article, you'll learn more about converting and viewing 3D files

Written By Rico van der Stelt

1. Convert File to 3D

  1. Select the file.

  2. Click the three dots.

  3. Click "Convert to 3D File."

Once the conversion is complete, the icon will change to a 3D cube.

💡 Tip: The conversion may take a moment. You only need to do this once.

2. View 3D File

  1. Select the file with the 3D cube icon.

  2. Click the three dots.

  3. Click on “View 3D Model.”

3. Features of the 3D viewer

1. Rotate

Easily rotate your model in all directions.

2. Pan

Lock your model at the desired zoom level. Your model will no longer rotate.

3. Zoom

Zoom in and out on your model.

4. First Person

Navigate through your model yourself and walk through each room. When you open the model, a pop-up appears with instructions on how to navigate. In the top-right corner, you can see your current location within the model.

5. Camera Interactions

  • Fit to Screen — centers the model again if it moves out of view.

  • Focal length — the lower the number, the wider the view (wide angle). The higher the number, the more you zoom in.

  • Panning — rotate the view without rotating the model.

6. Units of Measurement

Measure distances within the model, such as horizontal and vertical distances, angles, and calibration.

7. Cross-Section Analyses

Create cross-sections of the model, both horizontal and vertical.

8. Document browser

Displays all relevant documents for the building or model.

💡 Tip: The document browser is more comprehensive for Revit files than for IFC files.

9. Levels

Click on a level to show only that level. Click it again to make all other levels visible again. This allows you to easily turn floors on and off.

10. Model Browser

Displays all relevant elements of the building or model.

11. Properties

Use the Properties panel together with the Model Browser for a complete overview of all documents and elements of the building.

12. Settings

Adjust the settings of the BIM viewer.

💡 Tip: The settings are optimized for your device by default.

13. Full Screen

View your model in full screen.

4. Supported file formats

3DM, 3DS, A, ASM, BRD, CATPART, CATPRODUCT, CGR, COLLABORATION, DAE, DGN, DLV3, DWF, DWFX, DWG, DWT, DXF, EMODE, EXP, F2D, F3D, FBX, G, GBXML, GLB, GLTF, IAM, IDW, IFC, IGE, IGES, IGS, IPT, IWM, JT, MAX, MODEL, MPF, MSR, NEU, NWC, NWD, OBJ, PAR, PDF, PMLPRJ, PMLPRJZ, PRT, PSM, PSMODEL, RVT, SAB, SAT, SCH, SESSION, SKP, SLDASM, SLDPRT, STE, STEP, STL, STLA, STLB, STP, STPZ, VUE, WIRE, X_B, X_T, XAS, XPR