Model Manager (Beta)

• Required User Permissions (Note: At the launch of the Beta, only 'Admin' level permissions are available. Additional permissions will be phased in during the product lifecycle).

Camera Field of View (FOV)

The FOV setting dictates the "focal length" of your virtual lens. In the Next-Gen Viewer, this is measured in degrees.

Projection Modes

The Next-Gen Viewer camera Field of View (FOV) interprets the 3D space in two projection modes: Perspective (3D) and Orthographic (2D).

• Perspective (3D): Objects further away appear smaller, creating a vanishing point, mimicking the human eye. This is the preferred mode for "Fly" walkthroughs and general site orientation because it provides spatial depth for first-person navigation. This is the default mode.

• Orthographic (2D): Removes depth distortion. Every object maintains its true scale regardless of its distance from the camera. This is essential for verifying vertical alignments, checking clearances between systems, and producing 2D-style elevation screenshots.

How to Switch Between Projection Modes

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  Switch perspective between 2D/3D projection modes Show / Hide Steps

  Use these steps to switch between Perspective (3D) and Orthographic (2D) modes.

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. In the viewer, click the Perspective icon in the right toolbar.

     • Perspective (3D): Use this for general navigation and first-person walkthroughs.

     • Orthographic (2D): Use this to verify alignments or to produce 2D-style screen captures.

  Example

  See these examples to view the difference between projection modes.

  Perspective Mode (Default)

  Perspective mode mimics the human eye, making objects that are further away appear smaller. This creates a sense of depth that is ideal for "flying" through a site or orienting yourself within the 3D environment.

  

  Orthographic Mode

  Orthographic mode removes depth distortion so every object maintains its true scale, regardless of its distance from the camera. This is a helpful tool for checking if systems are vertically aligned or for capturing clear elevation views without the distortion of a vanishing point.

  

On the left side of the Next-Gen Viewer is a persistent, vertical toolbar that puts navigation and frequently used design coordination tools at your fingertips. You can move this toolbar around the page.

How to Use the Toolbar Icons

Learn how to use the toolbar icons:

Items

Click the Items icon to manage your Connected BIM workflows by linking the 3D model to Procore project tools. Use this panel to view linked records, drop 3D pins, or create new items (like Coordination Issues) directly within the 3D model.

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  Create and manage inspections Show / Hide Steps

  Follow these steps to create and manage inspections:

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. Click the Items icon.

  4. In the Items panel, click Inspections.

  5. Choose from these options:
     

     Tip

     Need help creating an inspection? For more details, see Create an Inspection..

     • Search. Enter keywords in the Search box to find a matching inspection.

     • Filter. Click the Filters icon to sort the inspection list by these fields:

       • Sort by. Sort the list by Number, Name, or Due Date in Ascending or Descending order.

       • Status. Choose Open, In Review, or Closed.

       • Assignee. Choose user name from the Project Directory.

       • Type. Choose an inspection type. See Create an Inspection Type.

       • Location. Chose a location from the Company Admin tool. See Import Locations Using the Procore BIM Plugin with Revit®.

       • Template. Choose an inspection template. See Create a Project Level Inspection Template.

     • Create. Click Create to launch a new inspection in the Inspections tool. For further instructions, see Create an Inspection.

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  Create and manage inspection items Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. Click the Inspection Items option.
     

     Tip

     Don't see any inspection items? If no inspection items exist, contact your project administrator and request permissions to create new items or wait for your project team to create them. For instructions, see Create an Inspection.

     
     

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  Create and manage coordination issues Show / Hide Steps

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  Create and manage observations Show / Hide Steps

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2D Views

Click the 2D Views icon to overlay mapped 2D drawings (PDF) onto the model for precise alignment. You can also convert specific sheets into interactive 2D minimaps to simplify navigation through the 3D space.

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  Add 2D overlay to the project model Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open the model.

  3. In the left toolbar, click the 2D Views icon.

  4. In the 2D Views window, click Add Overlay.

  5. In the Add 2D Overlays window, select the PDF to map to the model.

     • Location. Select the level(s) you want from the drop down list. You also have these options:

       • Edit Level. To modify an existing level, select a level in the list and click Edit Level.

       • Define a New Level. To create a new level in the Locations utility of the Company Admin tool, click Define a New Level.

     • Drawings. Select a PDF drawing from the list. You also have the options:

       • If your project's chosen document repository is Documents, you can click Go to Drawings Tool to launch the Drawings tool in your browser to search for the exact file(s).

  6. Click Next.

  7. In the Mapping Name box, change the name if you want.

  8. Choose from these options:

     1. Map Model. Click this button to select two reference points on the model.

     2. Map Drawings. Click this button to select the two corresponding points on the drawing.

  9. When finished, click Add Overlay. A success message appears and the new PDF appears in your list of 2D overlays.

Viewpoints

Click the Viewpoints icon to create and manage field-ready project views. Use the Right toolbar to adjust the model—such as adding section planes—then save these views to capture specific camera angles and configurations.

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  Add viewpoints to project views Show / Hide Steps

  Use these steps to create new viewpoints and add existing viewpoints to project views.

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. In the Project Views card, click Add.
     

  3. In the Add Viewpoints to Project Views window, you have these options:

     1. Create a new viewpoint. Click the Create Viewpoint to open the federated project model in the document viewer with the Viewpoints window active.

     2. Add an existing viewpoint. Mark one or more checkboxes for the viewpoints to add and click Add. A green success banner notifies you when successfully added to the Project Views card.
        

  4. Additional options for managing viewpoints:

     1. Search Viewpoints. Start typing the name of a existing viewpoint in the Search Viewpoints box. If an existing project view exists, the Project View pill appears by the viewpoint in the list.

     2. Show/Hide Viewpoints. Click the Minus (-) icon to hide the viewpoints in the list. Click it again to show the viewpoints in the list.

     3. Create Viewpoint. Click the Plus (+) icon and choose Create Viewpoint.

     4. Create Folder. Click the Plus (+) icon and choose Create Folder.
        

     5. More (⋮). Click the More (⋮) and choose an option:

        • Update. Update an existing viewpoint.

        • Rename. Type a new name for the viewpoint.

        • Move to Folder. Move the selected viewpoint to the folder you want.

        • Add to Project Views/Remove from Project Views. Add the selected viewpoint to a project view or remove an existing project view from the list.

        • Delete. Permanently remove the selected project view.
          

  5. When finished, click Close. Procore saves your change automatically in the Project Views card.

Object Tree

Click the Object Tree icon to navigate the model’s structural hierarchy by Levels, Categories, or Families. This tool allows you to isolate specific elements or toggle visibility to focus on relevant model data.

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  Navigate a model with the Object Tree Show / Hide Steps

  Follow these steps to navigate a model with the Object Tree:

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. In the left toolbar, click the Object Tree icon to open it.

  4. Choose from these options:
     

     • Filter by Keyword: Enter text in the Filter by Keyword bar to find specific objects quickly.

     • Expand/Collapse Nodes: Click the arrows next to nodes to navigate the model hierarchy.

     • Toggle Visibility: Click the Eye icon.

     • Load More: Click More… at the bottom of the panel to view additional objects in the list.

  5. After you select an object in the viewer, right-click it to open a shortcut menu with these options:
     

     Tips

     • To undo any action, click the Undo icon in the right toolbar or press Command+Z.

     • To redo any action, click the Redo icon in the right toolbar or press CTRL+SHIFT+Z (Windows®) or Command+Y (Mac).

     • Hide Selected: Choose Actions > Hide Selected to remove your active pick from view.

     • Isolate: Click to expand the available options:

       • Isolate. Choose Actions > Isolate to hide everything except your selection.

       • Isolate in X-Ray Mode: Choose Actions > Isolate in X-Ray Mode to make the rest of the model transparent.

     • View Properties. Choose Actions > View Properties to open the Properties sheet for your selection.

     • Zoom to Selection. Choose Actions > Zoom to Select to zoom to the selection.

     • Add Section Plane. Choose Actions > Add Section Plane to zoom to draw a section plane.

Object Properties

Click the Object Properties icon toaccess detailed metadata for any selected object. View critical information such as dimensions, material types, and any associated Procore item links.

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  View object properties Show / Hide Steps

  Follow these steps to view object properties in the viewer.

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. Click the Object Properties icon.

  4. In the Properties tab, you have these options:

     • Search for object properties. Type a keyword to show matching entries in the list.

     • Select one or more object properties. Mark one or more check box(es) to highlight your selection in Red.

  5. After selecting your item(s), click Actions menu and choose an option:

     • Hide Selected. Hides selected object(s) in the viewer.

     • Isolate. Shows only selected object(s) in the viewer.

     • Zoom to Selection. Zooms to the selected object(s).

The Navigation Sphere allows you to manipulate the 3D orientation of a model by clicking its faces (such as Top, Front, or Right), corners, or edges. This action snaps the camera to a specific perspective. The Navigation Sphere is the primary tool for perspective management and works great with Orthographic mode. You can also click and drag the sphere to reposition it within the viewer.

How to Use the Navigation Sphere

Learn how to show/hide and use the navigation sphere.

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  Show or hide in viewer Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. In the right toolbar, click Settings .

  4. In the Settings window under Show in Viewer:

     • Move the element toggle to the Right (ON) to make it visible. This is the default setting.

     • Move it to the Left (OFF) to hide it from the workspace.
       

  5. Click X to close the settings window. Changes save automatically.

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  Snap to standard views Show / Hide Steps

  Follow these steps to snap to different views with the navigation sphere:

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. Click a point on the navigation sphere to snap to a view.
     

  Snap to...	Click...	Best Used When...
  Standard Views	Top, Bottom, Left, Right, Front, and Back	You need to see a "flat" elevation or plan view.
  Isometric Views	The "corners" of the navigation sphere	You want a clear 3D view that shows three sides at once.
  Cardinal Directions	North, South, East, West	You are orienting the model based on site coordinates or "Project North"

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  Use the sphere in orthographic mode Show / Hide Steps

  Follow these steps to switch to orthographic mode and use the navigation sphere.

  1. Click the Perspective icon in the right toolbar to switch Orthographic mode ON.

  2. Choose from these options to snap the camera to a:
     

     • Cardinal Direction. Click North, South, East, West to rotate the camera to that orientation.

     • Face. Click Top, Front, Right, Left, or Bottom to snap the camera to a flat elevation or plan view.

     • Isometric View. Click a corner of the sphere to view the model from an angled perspective.

  3. Use your Trackpad or Mouse Wheel to adjust the zoom level.

This toolbar helps to control the visual environment and your interactions with the model. While the left toolbar deals with object data, the right toolbar helps you manipulate the model.

How to Use the Toolbar Icons

Learn how to use the toolbar options.

Overview

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  See an overview of the toolbar options Show/Hide Details

  Toolbar Icon	Tooltip Label	Description	Purpose	Notes
  	N/A	Perspective/Orthographic Toggle	Spatial Verification. Perspective (Human Context). Used for Clash context and spatial awareness. Mimics how the human eye sees the model, to better understand depth, scale, and realistic proximity of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems. Orthographic (Technical Accuracy). Used for Dimensioning and Alignment. Eliminates depth distortion for a flattened view for checking verticality, structural clearances, and precise "snapping" between elements.	Both modes automatically snap to the nearest standard plane (Top, Side, etc.) to verify precise alignments or elevations.
  	Render Modes	Visibility Toggle	Layer Control. Toggles the visibility of specific data types within the model, such as lines, terrain meshes, wireframes, and point clouds.	Show/Hide Mesh and Lines
  	X-Ray Mode	See-Through Toggle	Internal Visibility. Increases model transparency to view obscured components or internal layouts without hiding outer geometry.
  Close Icon (Red X)	N/A	Quit/Exit Mode Toggle	Command Termination. Click the Red X to immediately quit the current mode. This clears all temporary on-screen indicators and reverts the cursor to the default selection tool.	Shows only when modes are active.
  	N/A	Measurement Dimensions Flyout	Precision Analysis. Click the ruler to expand the Measurement toolbar to show the available options: Laser, Coordinates, Point-to-Point.
  	Laser	Measurement Dimension	Multi-Directional Measurement. Automatically snaps between surfaces for instant multi-directional measurements across X, Y, and Z axes.
  	Coordinates	Measurement Dimension	Spot Coordinates. Extracts precise XYZ spot coordinates from any point in the model.
  	Point-to-Point	Measurement Dimension	Spatial Distance. Calculate exact spatial distances between selected objects.
  	N/A	Sectioning Tools Flyout	Internal Inspection.
  	Section Plane	Add/Remove Section Cut	Planar/2D Slice. Slices through the model to view internal structures or cross-sections without permanently deleting geometry.
  N/A	Check back for updates… Section Box	Add/Remove Section Box	Spatial Isolation. Crops a specific portion of a model by cutting through geometry to isolate the portion within the bounds of a box.
  	Undo	History Navigation	Action Recovery. Undo reverts the last action (camera move, measurement, etc.).
  	Redo	History Navigation	Action Recovery. Redo re-applies an action that was previously undone
  	Settings	Measurement Units & Performance Mode	System Configuration. Toggle between Imperial/Metric units and adjust rendering quality (Low to Ultra) to optimize for your hardware.

Projection Modes (Perspective)

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  Switch perspective between 2D/3D projection modes Show / Hide Steps

  Use these steps to switch between Perspective (3D) and Orthographic (2D) modes.

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. In the viewer, click the Perspective icon in the right toolbar.

     • Perspective (3D): Use this for general navigation and first-person walkthroughs.

     • Orthographic (2D): Use this to verify alignments or to produce 2D-style screen captures.

  Example

  See these examples to view the difference between projection modes.

  Perspective Mode (Default)

  Perspective mode mimics the human eye, making objects that are further away appear smaller. This creates a sense of depth that is ideal for "flying" through a site or orienting yourself within the 3D environment.

  

  Orthographic Mode

  Orthographic mode removes depth distortion so every object maintains its true scale, regardless of its distance from the camera. This is a helpful tool for checking if systems are vertically aligned or for capturing clear elevation views without the distortion of a vanishing point.

  

Render Modes

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  Toggle render modes ON an OFF Show / Hide Steps

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  Use these steps to toggle visibility for data types within the model.

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. In the viewer, click the Render Modes icon in the right toolbar.

  4. Move a toggle to the Right (ON) to make it visible or move it to the Left (OFF) to hide it from the workspace. Options include:

     • Lines

     • Mesh

     • Point Clouds

X-Ray Mode

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  Turn X-Ray ON and OFF Show / Hide Steps

  Follow these steps to turn X-Ray ON and OFF. X-Ray increases model transparency to view obscured components or internal layouts without hiding outer geometry.

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. In the viewer, click the X-Ray icon in the right toolbar to turn X-Ray ON.

  4. Click again to turn X-Ray OFF.

Measurements

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  Use Laser to determine dimensions between edges and surfaces Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model

  3. In the right toolbar, click the Measurements icon.

  4. Click Laser to activate the mode.
     

     Tip

     How can you tell when a mode is active and how do you turn it off? When a mode is active, the toolbar icon turns Blue. You can click or press ESC to exit the active mode.

  5. Drag your cursor over any location on the model. Green lines appear to show the location's X, Y, and Z axes.

  6. Click a location on the 3D model to set the X, Y, and Z measurement points. The green lines change color:

     • Yellow: Horizontal (X-axis)

     • Red: Depth (Y-axis)

     • Blue: Vertical (Z-axis)

  7. Optional. Additional dimension options:

     1. Move a Dimension. To move a dimension, hover over it. Next, click and hold its Grab Bar (::) to drag it to a new position.

     2. Dimension Endpoints. Shapes indicate the type of point selected:

        1. Line: The dimension hits an edge.

        2. Circle: The dimension hits a surface.

     3. Endpoint Arrows. Directional arrows appear near each line's endpoint. Click an arrow to extend a dimension to the next surface or edge intersection.

     4. Remove a Dimension. Choose from these options:

        1. To remove all line segments, hover over the dimension and click the Delete icon.

        2. To remove a specific line segment, hover over a line and click the X next to the measurement's label.

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  Use Coordinates to get precise spot coordinates Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model

  3. In the right toolbar, click the Measurements icon.

  4. Click Coordinates to activate the mode.
     

     Tip

     How can you tell when a mode is active and how do you turn it off? When a mode is active, the toolbar icon turns Blue. You can click or press ESC to exit the active mode.

  5. Click on any line, edge, or surface in the 3D model to place and view its coordinates.

  6. Optional. Additional options:

     • Move coordinates. Click, hold, and drag to a different spot.

     • Remove coordinates. Hover over the coordinates label and click the red X.

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  Use Point to Point to verify dimensions and spatial relationshipsShow / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model

  3. In the right toolbar, click the Measurements icon.

  4. Click Point to Point to activate the mode. The cursor changes to a target shape and turns green
     

     Tip

     How can you tell when a mode is active and how do you turn it off? When a mode is active, the toolbar icon turns Blue. You can click or press ESC to exit the active mode.

  5. Click any line or edge in the 3D model to set your first point.

  6. Click a line or edge to set the next point. Your first measurement will turn green, while suggested measurements appear in red and blue.

  7. You can click as many points as needed to create a measurement string. Procore labels the following data:

     • Length and slope of each line

     • Z-coordinate of each point

     • Corner angles

     • Total segment length

  8. Optional. Additional options:

     • Adjust a point measurement. Hover over a point. When the had appears, drag the point to a new location.

     • Delete an entire measurement string. Hover over the measurement and click the Trash Can icon in the center.

Sectioning

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  Add a section plane Show/Hide

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. In the right toolbar, click the Sectioning icon and mark the Section Plane check box.
     

     Tip

     How can you tell when a mode is active and how do you turn it off? When a mode is active, the toolbar icon turns Blue. You can click or press ESC to exit the active mode.

  4. Choose from these options:

     • Hover your cursor over a surface in the model to highlight the object in green.

     • Optional. Click and hold a surface in the model to adjust the camera angle.

     • Click the surface to place the plane anchor.

  5. To adjust the plane, click and hold one of the anchor's Arrows and drag the plane to the desired direction.

  6. Optional. To further manage the plane, click the More (:) icon to access these options:

     1. Show Plane. Display a semi-transparent box in front of the section

     2. Flip Direction. Flip the direction of the cut

     3. Delete. Remove the anchor and plane from the surface.

General & Settings

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  Exit the current selection mode Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. In the right toolbar, activate one of the available selection modes.

  4. To exit the current selection mode, click the icon or press ESC.

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  Undo or redo the last action Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. Perform an action in a selection mode.

  4. In the right toolbar, click Undo or Redo .

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  Choose a measurement system Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. Perform an action in a selection mode.

  4. In the right toolbar, click Settings .

  5. In the Settings window under Measurement System, choose:

     • Imperial

     • Metric (meters)

     • Metric (millimeters)

  6. Click X to close the settings window. Changes are saved automatically.

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  Select a viewer performance mode Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. Perform an action in a selection mode.

  4. In the right toolbar, click Settings .

  5. In the Settings window under Performance Mode, choose:

     • Low. Lowest resolution and details.

     • Medium. Optimized for fluid motion, less focus on details.

     • High. Optimized for sharper visuals, less focus on speed.

     • Ultra. Maximum resolution and details.

  6. Click X to close the settings window. Changes are saved automatically.

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  Choose a viewer selection resolution Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. Perform an action in a selection mode.

  4. In the right toolbar, click Settings .

  5. In the Settings window under Selection Resolution, choose:

     • First Object. Selects the highest-level object below the layer note. Best for checking high-level properties, or when you want to select a whole piece of equipment. For example, clicking a chair selects the entire chair group.

     • Last Object. Selects the lowest-level object (geometry element). Best for granular level conflict analysis, identifying specific materials, or when you want to see the properties of a sub-component. For example, clicking a chair selects only the chair (and not the group).

  6. Click X to close the settings window. Changes are saved automatically.

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  Show or hide in viewer Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. In the right toolbar, click Settings .

  4. In the Settings window under Show in Viewer:

     • Move the element toggle to the Right (ON) to make it visible. This is the default setting.

     • Move it to the Left (OFF) to hide it from the workspace.
       

  5. Click X to close the settings window. Changes save automatically.

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  Set the current view as home for all project users Show / Hide Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open a model.

  3. Adjust your camera to the designed view.

  4. In the right toolbar, click Settings .

  5. In the Settings window under Home View, click Update Home View.

  6. Click X to close the settings window. Changes are saved automatically.

The Navigation Wheel at the bottom of the page provides specialized movement modes to help you explore the 3D space.

How to Use the Navigation Wheel

Learn how to use the navigation wheel.

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  Control	Action	Purpose
  Home	Click once	Instantly resets the camera to the model's original starting position and default zoom level.
  Default (Select)	Click an object	Activates the standard cursor to highlight and select individual model components or "Items."
  Fly	Click, hold, and drag	Enables a first-person "walkthrough" mode to navigate through spaces. Particularly useful with interior spaces and corridors.
  Orbit	Click, hold, and drag	Rotates the camera 360° around a specific focal point, so you can view the object from all angles.

Right-click any object in the model to access the Actions menu. These options help you manage object visibility, isolate specific attributes, and navigate the model's details:

How to Use the Actions Menu

Learn how to use the Actions menu.

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  Choose	Behavior
  Hide > Hide Object	Hides only the selected object from the current view.
  Hide > Hide Similar	Hides all objects in the model that share the same properties as the selected object.
  Select Similar	Selects every object in the model that matches the attributes of your current selection.
  Isolate	Hides all other objects in the model so only your selection remains visible.
  Isolate in X-Ray Mode	Keeps your selection in focus while turning all other objects transparent to provide visual context.
  Zoom to Selection	Adjusts the camera view to focus on the currently selected objects.
  Add Section Plane	Creates a cross-section view at the selected object's location to help you inspect internal model details.

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