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How to View 3D Part Thumbnails in the Admin Center

In the Documoto Admin Center, 3D Part Thumbnails are displayed in 3D Tools via the 3D Viewer where Publishers can interact with and view 3D models including rotating, slicing, exploding, and navigating through different visual representations.


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How to Navigate to the 3D Part Thumbnail Viewer in Admin Center

There are two ways to navigate to the 3D Part Thumbnail Viewer, if available for a specified Part. 

1. From the Item Details Page - While viewing the Item Details Page for a Part with a 3D Thumbnail:

  • Click Edit in the upper right. This will bring you to the Part Info Manager in the Admin Center.
  • Click 3D Tools.

2. From the Content Module - Use the following steps to access a 3D Part Thumbnail from the Documoto Admin Center.

  • Go to Content > Parts.
  • Search for and select the part you wish to view the 3D Part Thumbnail for.
  • Select 3D Tools.

 

if 3D part thumbnails have not yet been published, the 3D icon will not show.

How to Use the 3D Thumbnail Viewer 

The 3D Part Thumbnail Viewer offers a variety of tools to help Publishers view and interact with the 3D models. The chart below details each of the tools and their functionality. 

3D Viewing Interactive and Publishing Tools

Tool Name Icon  Tool Function
3D Views Select from views that are specified in the 3D Model PMI (Product and Manufacturing Information). This shows customer-defined views (or default views defined by the CAD system) that may or may not differ from the orientation view tool described below.
Snapshot Takes a snapshot of the 3D model exactly as it shown on screen and downloads a transparent PNG to the user's desktop.
Properties Shows the properties of the currently published 3D model including Name, Surface Area, Volume, and COG. These properties are not shown in the Documoto library.
Upload Allows Publishers to update and/or load a new 3D model.
Delete  Allows Publishers to delete the current 3D Part Thumbnail.
Nav Cube Rotates and shows the orientation of the 3D model via surface views.
X,Y,Z Axis Triad Rotates and shows the orientation of the 3D model via the X,Y, and Z axis.
Home/Reset Resets the view of the 3D model to it's original state.
Draw Mode

Allows you to view the 3D thumbnail in various drawing modes to interact with the surfaces, edges, and wireframe of a 3D model.

Drawing modes include: Wireframe Shaded (Default), Shaded, Hidden Lines, Wireframe, Draw Mode
Explode

"Explodes" or disassembles a 3D assembly model, separating the individual components from their original positions and layout.

Note: not all 3D models will include explode 
capabilities. The CAD software that is used to 
generate the model must support setting explode 
properties and features.
Slice Slices the view of the 3D model along vertical, horizontal, and depth-wise (perpendicular to Z-axis) planes. Includes Cutting Plan Visibility and Selection Toggles.
Orientation Tool

Shows the 3D model from various depth and distance perspectives. 

Views include: Orthographic (Default), Perspective, Isometric, Left/Right/Top/Bottom/Front/Back
Zoom In/Out Changes the level of magnification to zoom in and out of a 3D model view.