3D Viewer Page

The 3D Viewer page is the primary area of the entire user interface. Once data is selected, whether by clicking a Favorite from the Home page or a result from a Search, the data selected is displayed in the primary page. This page is referred to as the 3D viewer since the main display is the 3D part model. Additional report and grid panels around the outside boundaries of the page can be expanded or collapsed as needed in order to maximize the space for the 3D model.

If your data does not have a 3D model available, the feature markers are displayed in the 3D view as long as you have 3D data for the features.

Selecting data in one area of the page synchronizes with other areas. Selecting a marker on the 3D model also selects that Feature in the grid and vice versa, and choosing a Process or Result from the grid shows the selected data the Report panel.


1. 3D Tools	The 3D Viewer Tools are used to manipulate the 3D model in the viewer. The tools are located in a vertical toolbar on the left side of the main view area where the 3D model is displayed. The toolbar becomes semi-transparent when it is not actively in use.	3D Viewer Tools
2. 3D Viewer	The primary area of the entire user interface. Once data is selected, whether by clicking a Favorite from the Home page or a result from a Search, the data selected is displayed in the primary page. This page is referred to as the 3D viewer since the main display is the 3D part model. If your data does not have a 3D model available, the feature markers will still appear in the 3D view as long as you have 3D data for the features. Additional report and grid panels around the outside boundaries of the page can be expanded or collapsed as needed in order to maximize the space for the 3D model.	Peruse Feature Markers Peruse 3D View Mouse Controls
3. Active Sample	The selected Sample which determines what measurement data is used to populate the Summary Report and color-codes the Feature Markers on the 3D Model. There are additional indicators in the Trend Report and the Grids which also indicate the Active Sample. By default, the most recent Sample is set as the initial Active Sample.	Active Sample
4. Annotation Set	Predefined styles for the chart annotations that are accessed by right-clicking on a feature marker on the 3D model. Each set has styles designed for each Feature type, so depending on the marker selected you may see a different style of chart annotation. The sets are designed to provide optimal displays of information for the Feature selected.	Annotation Sets
5. Grid Panel	The collapsible panel along the bottom of the 3D viewer page that is a shared space for the five data grids: Routines, Features, Samples, Processes and Results. Use the grid headers to navigate between grids. Click on a Grid header to go to the specific grid. The active grid is indicated with different color. If the grid panel is currently collapsed, clicking any of the grid headers will expand the grid panel. Open Grid Panel - Click on any grid header to expand the Grid Panel. Collapse Grid Panel - Click to collapse the Grid panel.	Grid Panel
6. Report Panel	The collapsible panel on the right side of the 3D viewer page where the main reports for your data are located. The dropdown menu contains a list of available reports. Some report types depend on a specific set of data to be selected either from the grid or in the 3D View. The Summary report is displayed by default when data is initially loaded into the viewer page.	Report Panel
7. Sample Panel	The collapsible panel on the left side of the 3D Viewer page that contains options for loading the actual measurement data for the Routine. This includes several options for choosing which samples are loaded for the current Routine. When collapsed, the Sample panel displays the current sample load method. Expand Sample Panel - Click to open the Sample panel. When expanded, the Sample load panel becomes the only active panel in the web interface. Sample load options must be applied or the panel must be collapsed to return to main web viewer area and all other controls. Collapse Sample Panel - Click to close the Sample panel without applying any changes to the load settings. Refresh Data - Click to re-query the loaded data from the database according to the current settings. This refresh does not reload or move the 3D model in the viewer. Favorite - Click to set the loaded Routine as a Favorite.	Sample Panel Favorites
8. Sieves	Sieves are predefined filters for selecting the feature types and characteristics to be displayed in the 3D view, grids and reports in CM4D Peruse. Sieve definitions include feature type, characteristics per feature type and characteristic deviation type (absolute or actual values, vector deviation or car deviation). If no sieve is selected, all available processes are loaded.	Sieves

Double-click in view area to zoom max (same as the Fit button).

3D Viewer Feature Markers

Features are chosen directly from the 3D model by selecting Feature Markers. Features selected on the 3D model are highlighted in other areas of the interface, such as the Grids and Reports.

Selected Feature markers are highlighted yellow.

If you cannot easily see the Feature markers for selection, consider changing the Display Mode setting.

Select Individual Features

3D Feature Markers can be selected one at a time by clicking on each marker.

To select individual markers:

Activate the Select tool in the 3D Viewer Toolbar.
Click on a Feature Marker.
To add more features to the current list, hold the Ctrl key and click one or more additional markers.
To unselect all features, release the Ctrl key and select new markers.

Select Features in an Area

3D Feature Markers can be selected by dragging a box around the general area of the markers.

To select multiple markers in an area:

Activate the Area Select tool in the 3D Viewer Toolbar.
Click and drag a box around the feature markers you want to select.
To add more features, hold the Ctrl key and drag a box around other markers.
To clear the selected markers, release the Ctrl key and drag a new box around some markers.

While holding Ctrl, any part of the box dragged over selected markers will deselect the markers in the overlapped area.

3D Viewer Menus and Panels

Along the top of the 3D Viewer area, there are three dropdown menus:

Active Sample - The selected Sample which determines what measurement data is used to populate the Summary Report and color-codes the Feature Markers on the 3D Model. There are additional indicators in the Trend Report and the Grids which also indicate the Active Sample. By default, the most recent Sample is set as the initial Active Sample.
Annotation Sets - Predefined styles for the chart annotations that are accessed by right-clicking on a feature marker on the 3D model. Each set has styles designed for each Feature type, so depending on the marker selected you may see a different style of chart annotation. The sets are designed to provide optimal displays of information for the Feature selected.
Sieves - Sieves are predefined filters for selecting the feature types and characteristics to be displayed in the 3D view, grids and reports in CM4D Peruse. Sieve definitions include feature type, characteristics per feature type and characteristic deviation type (absolute or actual values, vector deviation or car deviation). If no sieve is selected, all available processes are loaded.

In addition to the three menus, there are three other areas which can be expanded or hidden:

Grid Panel - The collapsible panel along the bottom of the 3D viewer page that is a shared space for the five data grids: Routines, Features, Samples, Processes and Results. Use the grid headers to navigate between grids. Click on a Grid header to go to the specific grid. The active grid is indicated with different color. If the grid panel is currently collapsed, clicking any of the grid headers will expand the grid panel.
Report Panel - The collapsible panel on the right side of the 3D viewer page where the main reports for your data are located. The dropdown menu contains a list of available reports. Some report types depend on a specific set of data to be selected either from the grid or in the 3D View. The Summary report is displayed by default when data is initially loaded into the viewer page.
Sample Panel - The collapsible panel on the left side of the 3D Viewer page that contains options for loading the actual measurement data for the Routine. This includes several options for choosing which samples are loaded for the current Routine. When collapsed, the Sample panel displays the current sample load method.

3D Viewer Mouse Controls

The mouse controls for the 3D Viewer are dependent on the Selection Mode and which keys/buttons are used.

Buttons + Keys		Description
Left Mouse Button	Click+Hold+Move	Rotate the model in 3D space
Right Mouse Button	Click+Hold+Move	Move the model around the viewer without rotation.
Right Mouse Button	Click	Click on a Feature Marker opens the list of available annotation.
Mouse Wheel		Zoom model in or out; center of zoom area is focused on cursor placement.
	Scroll Forward	Zoom in on the model.
	Scroll Back	Zoom out on the model.

3D Viewer Tools

The 3D Viewer Tools are used to manipulate the 3D model in the viewer. The tools are located in a vertical toolbar on the left side of the main view area where the 3D model is displayed. The toolbar becomes semi-transparent when it is not actively in use.

1. Annotation Scale

Modify the size of the annotation open within the 3D viewer. This may be used if the initial annotation size is not ideal for the zoom level you prefer for the model.

2. Camera

Preset camera options to quickly move the model to a preset orientation.

3. Close Annotation

Closes all open annotation attached to the Feature markers in the 3D View. This button is disabled until at least one annotation is open.

4. Cutting Planes

The Cutting Plane tools allow you to add or remove cutting planes on the 3D model. To open the fly-out menu, click the fifth icon from the top of the viewer toolbar.

5. Display Mode

The Display Mode toolbar has options for changing the rendering of the 3D Model to one of four predefined modes. A flyout menu contains the four options; the icon for the current mode is shown in the toolbar.

6. Feature Marker Settings

The Feature Marker Settings include options for Feature marker modes and resolutions. These options may effect the load-time performance for Feature markers.

7. Fit

The Fit button resets the model so it is zoomed (in or out) to the extent it fits within the viewer area (aka, zoom max). For Exchange files, this activates the default view.

8. Selection Mode

The Selection tools are used to select feature markers on the 3D model. Choose a selection tool to change the cursor between single click and area select.

Close All

See the topic 3D Viewer Tools for more details.

Synchronized Data

Selecting a row of data in the Feature grid also selects the Feature Marker on the 3D model, and choosing a Process or Result in the grid shows the data the Report panel.