3D Navigation

The following article explains how to use the 3D Navigation Tools in the VDC COLLABORATION App.

Click through the demo below, or scroll down for written instructions.

What to Remember:

  1. Walk Mode (Person Icon): Click the Walk Mode icon to navigate inside an architectural model or along an infrastructure alignment.

    • Hold left-click and move the mouse to look around.

    • Use the keyboard for movement.

  2. Fly Mode (Camera Icon): Click the Camera icon to enable Fly Mode.

  3. Orthographic mode: Click on the button to switch to an orthographic camera projection.

  4. Perspective Camera: Click the Grid icon to enable a perspective camera projection.

  5. Panoramic Mode (Hand Icon): Click the Pan Mode icon to enable panoramic mode.

    • Hold left-click and drag to move the view position.

  1. Orbit Mode: Click the Orbit icon to activate orbit mode.

    • Hold left-click and drag to orbit around the model.

    • Or right-click to pan.

  1. Zoom In/Out: Click the ( + ) or ( - ) icons to zoom in or out.

  2. Fit to Screen: Click the Fit to Screen icon to adjust the view so all visible objects fit within the screen.

  3. Drag Zoom Mode: Click the Drag Zoom icon to zoom in by dragging a selection box.