CAD Viewer Tutorials

Video guides for the 3D-Tool CAD Viewer

intuitive & practical 3D without CAD expertise

affordable & universal many 3D/2D interfaces

Quick Start: A brief introduction

3D-Tool quick-start tutorial showing a 3D component with dimensions and part details.

The quick start to operating the 3D-Tool CAD Viewer. Get to know the user interface, central CAD viewer functions and the Premium CAD interfaces.

Measure and Mark up: Basics and measuring features

3D-Tool tutorial showing a 3D model with measurement annotations and scaling controls.

Understand the basics of annotations and dimensions. Get to know the measurement and note functions and add background images and text to CAD views.

Measure and Mark up: Filters and properties

3D-Tool tutorial showing a cylindrical component with a 45-degree angle indicator.

Use filters to selectively choose measurement references. Move text and starting points of measurements and notes, and adjust text sizes, colors and decimal places.

Measure and Mark up: Cross sections, explosion, visibility

3D-Tool measurement tutorial showing dimensions on a cylindrical object.

Measure in cross section and exploded view. Show or hide individual or all annotations and dimensions as needed.

Model Info: Surface area, volume, weight

3D-Tool interface showing a complex mechanical component with circular and cylindrical elements.

Determine surface area, volume, and weight of parts and assemblies. Define your own materials and copy model information directly to the clipboard.

Custom Views: Working with complex assemblies

3D-Tool tutorial with a 3D model and dropdown menu for defined views.

Learn how Custom Views make working with complex assemblies easier, which settings are saved, and how you can use these views.

3D-Tool Video Tutorials

The 3D-Tool CAD Viewer is an intuitive tool for assessing 3D models and CAD data. Use its most important functions with simple mouse actions such as pointing and clicking, including when measuring, marking up and analyzing.
The 3D-Tool video tutorials support users who do not work with 3D CAD programs every day. For example, they offer help with measuring in 3D space. CAD professionals will also find practical guidance on selected 3D-Tool functions.
To follow the steps shown in the videos yourself, try 3D-Tool free for 14 days.
For short tips on view control, cross sections and measuring, see the tips and tricks.
You can also find all tutorials on our 3D-Tool YouTube channel in German and English.
For a detailed overview of operation, features, and settings, we recommend the 3D-Tool Manual.

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