> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cognite.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# About 3D models in CDF

> Learn how to upload and contextualize 3D models and create scenes in Cognite Data Fusion.

## Get started

Learn the fundamentals of 3D models in CDF.

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  <Card title="Understand 3D models" icon="box" href="/cdf/3d/guides/3dmodels_intro">
    Learn about 3D models, revisions, and supported file formats in CDF.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Upload

Upload CAD models, point clouds, and 360° images to CDF.

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  <Card title="Upload 3D models in the browser" icon="upload" href="/cdf/3d/guides/3dmodels_upload">
    Upload CAD models and revisions in your browser.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Upload 3D models with file extractor" icon="folder" href="/cdf/3d/guides/3d_file_extractor_guide">
    Automate 3D model uploads using the file extractor for batch processing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Upload 360° images" icon="camera" href="/cdf/3d/guides/360images_upload">
    Upload 360° images from E57 files or custom cube map formats.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Configure and manage

Create scenes, set thresholds, and manage your 3D models.

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  <Card title="Edit models and revisions" icon="pen" href="/cdf/3d/guides/3dmodels_edit">
    Publish, unpublish, or delete 3D models and revisions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create and manage scenes" icon="image" href="/cdf/3d/guides/scene">
    Combine multiple 3D models, point clouds, and 360° images into unified scenes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set visualization thresholds" icon="gauge" href="/cdf/3d/guides/rule_based_coloring">
    Create rule-based color overlays based on asset metadata and time series data.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configure CDF 3D Visual in Power BI" icon="chart-line" href="/cdf/3d/guides/3dmodels_PowerBI">
    Display and interact with 3D CAD models from CDF directly in Power BI reports.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Contextualize

Link assets to 3D objects for improved discoverability and navigation.

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Contextualize CAD models" icon="link" href="/cdf/3d/guides/3dmodels_contextualize">
    Map assets to 3D objects in CAD models for improved discoverability.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contextualize point clouds" icon="database" href="/cdf/3d/guides/pointcloud_contextualize">
    Use automated object detection or manual annotations to link point cloud objects to assets.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contextualize 360° images" icon="map-pin" href="/cdf/3d/guides/360images_contextualize">
    Link 360° images to assets to provide visual context at specific locations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Reference

Technical reference documentation for 3D models.

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  <Card title="RVM color standards" icon="palette" href="/cdf/3d/rvm-colors">
    View color index tables for Aveva RVM files imported into CDF.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>