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Learn the fundamentals of 3D models in CDF.Understand 3D models
Learn about 3D models, revisions, and supported file formats in CDF.
Upload
Upload CAD models, point clouds, and 360° images to CDF.Upload 3D models in the browser
Upload CAD models and revisions in your browser.
Upload 3D models with file extractor
Automate 3D model uploads using the file extractor for batch processing.
Upload 3D models programmatically
Create models and revisions, upload files, and monitor processing.
Upload point clouds
Upload large point cloud files using the Python SDK.
Upload 360° images
Upload 360° images from E57 files or custom cube map formats.
Upload 360° images with the API
Trigger 360° extraction from E57 files with Python or upload and register custom 360° formats.
Configure and manage
Create scenes, set thresholds, and manage your 3D models.Edit models and revisions
Publish, unpublish, or delete 3D models and revisions.
Create and manage scenes
Combine multiple 3D models, point clouds, and 360° images into unified scenes.
Set visualization thresholds
Create rule-based color overlays based on asset metadata and time series data.
Configure CDF 3D Visual in Power BI
Display and interact with 3D CAD models from CDF directly in Power BI reports.
Contextualize
Link assets to 3D objects for improved discoverability and navigation.Contextualize CAD models
Map assets to 3D objects in CAD models for improved discoverability.
Contextualize point clouds
Use automated object detection or manual annotations to link point cloud objects to assets.
Contextualize 360° images
Link 360° images to assets to provide visual context at specific locations.
Contextualize 360° images with the API
Map core data model assets to 360° images using Vision API text detection and the Annotations API.
Reference
Technical reference documentation for 3D models.RVM color standards
View color index tables for Aveva RVM files imported into CDF.