> ## Working with 3D Files

> From AutoVue’s 3D mode, you have many ways in which to manipulate the model. For example, you can select model parts to transform independently from the rest of the model, as well as modify the selected model part’s visibility and attributes. 3D mode also gives you the ability to perform an entity and mass properties search, and it allows you to import 3D models into the current window and export files to other formats. Additionally, the Global Axes inform you of where the X, Y and Z axes are positioned throughout all the operations you perform in AutoVue.

> The Perspective option shows objects in three dimension with distances, planes and curved surfaces adjusted to give a sense of depth. You have lighting options where you can adjust the overall lighting surrounding a model or just its source light.

> You can also customize operations to suit your needs. For example, you can create and save your own views. Define cross sections and cut-throughs of 3D models. Create a customized three-axis coordinate system that you can set as the active coordinate system for your 3D files.

> There are also features like Bill of Material (BOM), Interference Checking and Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI) Filtering.

> ## Models Tab

> The Models tab includes the Model Tree. The tree displays the model’s hierarchy, inter-relation of different parts, assemblies, bodies, and missing XRef notifications. With the tree, you can select different parts and modify their attributes such as color, visibility, render mode or transformation.

> ## Views Tab

> The Views tab lists all the standard, native, and user-defined views. You can switch to a standard, native, or user-defined view, as well as add or delete user-defined views.

> ## Bookmarks Tab

> The Bookmarks tab lists links to specific views (Draft views, 2D plans) or other files with information related to the model.

> Navigate between these files and views by clicking the appropriate link. Bookmarks lead to various views of CAD files such as CATIA file Model Space, the 3D model of a file and associated 2D engineering drafts.

> If a plus sign appears to the left of a bookmark, click it to expand and view the lower bookmark levels. If a minus sign appears to the left of the bookmark, click it to collapse the lower bookmark levels.

> To go to a destination specified by a bookmark, click the bookmark text or the page icon located to the left of the bookmark text.

> ## Global Axes

> By default, there is a three-axis representation in the lower left corner of the workspace. The X-axis is red, the Y-axis is green and the Z-axis is blue. When transforming a model or defining a viewpoint, all operations are applied with respect to these axes.

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