> ## 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.

> ## Agent Instructions
> Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) is an industrial DataOps platform. Prefer English docs unless the user asks for another locale.
> Follow /_llms/ index links recursively until you reach page URLs ending in .md. Fetch those Markdown twins instead of HTML.
> For REST APIs, default to calendar version 20230101 (stable). Use 20230101-beta or 20230101-alpha only if the user is on a preview API. Cite paths under /api-reference/concepts/<version>/ and the Cdf-Version header. Prefer the Python SDK (cognite-sdk) unless the user is in JavaScript/TypeScript.
> Start here by task: platform overview /cdf/index.md; data modeling /cdf/dm/index.md; data integration /cdf/integration/index.md; access /cdf/access/index.md; CDF Toolkit /cdf/deploy/cdf_toolkit/index.md; REST quickstart /dev/quickstart.md; Python SDK https://cognite-sdk-python.readthedocs-hosted.com/en/stable/; Atlas AI /cdf/atlas_ai/concepts/index.md; Flows apps /cdf/flows/index.md; MCP and IDE setup /dev/guides/ide_ai_integration.md.
> For implementation work, also load /skill.md.

# Browse 3D

> Explore physical assets in 3D environments and search for equipment within location models.

## Open the 3D view

Select <span class="ui-element">Browse 3D</span> from the <span class="ui-element">Home</span> page, or go to <span class="ui-element">Search</span> > <span class="ui-element">3D view</span>.

You can also open scenes, 360° image collections, CAD models, and point clouds directly from the <Icon icon="box" /> **3D preview** in the right-hand sidebar of [<span class="ui-element">Search</span>](/cdf/explore/search).

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  If you don't see any models in <span class="ui-element">Browse 3D</span>, there are no 3D models available within your organization.
</Info>

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## Navigate, analyze, and search in 3D

The 3D view provides tools for exploring and analyzing your 3D environment.

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  <img class="screenshot" src="https://apps-cdn.cogniteapp.com/@cognite/docs-portal-images/1.0.0/images/cdf/explore/browse3d_navigation_v5.svg" alt="Browse 3D view" />
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➀ **3D toolbar** — customize your view, analyze and measure objects, and adjust visualization options.

* **Tree view** <Icon icon="logs" />: view and filter models and other elements in the scene.
* **Cropping tool** <Icon icon="crop" />: create a slice plane or crop box to define a custom 3D boundary.
* **Measurements** <Icon icon="ruler" />: measure point coordinates, distances, areas, volumes, and diameters.
* **Points of interest** <Icon icon="map-pin" />: bookmark specific views and asset selections.
* **Minimap** <Icon icon="map" />: track your location and navigate in large scenes. To configure the minimap, see [Configure a scene](/cdf/3d/guides/scene).
* **Ghost mode** <Icon icon="settings" />: focus on specific parts while fading non-selected elements.

➁ **Scene dropdown** — navigate to other 3D models and scenes available for your location.

➂ **Top bar** — change viewing perspectives, adjust camera speed, and focus on specific elements within your models.

➃ **Search panel** — search for an asset directly in the 3D view and select <span class="ui-element">Open</span> for further analysis in [Search](/cdf/explore/search).