Model Tree panel overview

The Model Tree panel appears in the navigation pane on the left side of the work area. You can also open the Model Tree by clicking the Toggle Model Tree button on the 3D toolbar, or by right-clicking/Control-clicking the 3D model and choosing Show Model Tree.

Note: Using the Model Tree requires version 7.0.7 or later of either Acrobat or Adobe Reader. Users with earlier versions can interact with 3D models but not with the Model Tree.

The Model Tree has three sections, each of which displays a specific type of information or controls.

Upper section: Shows the tree structure of the 3D object. For example, a 3D object depicting a car may have separate groups of objects (called nodes) for the chassis, engine, and wheels. In the top section of the Model Tree, you can move through the hierarchy and select, isolate, or hide various parts.
Middle section: Lists the defined views, which you can add to and edit. For example, after you isolate and rotate a part, you can save that particular view. After making other transformations, you can simply click the view you created to return the 3D model to the view that you saved earlier. See Set 3D views.
Lower section: Displays metadata information, if any, about the part. You cannot edit this information for 3D objects in Acrobat.

Model Tree

A.: 3D object’s hierarchy
B.: Saved views
C.: Part information

Note: You can change the default behavior for the Model Tree by choosing Edit > Preferences (Windows) or Acrobat > Preferences (Mac OS), selecting 3D under Categories, and then choosing an option on the Open Model Tree On 3D Activation menu.

In some instances, the author of the PDF can set up a 3D model so that clicking it automatically displays the Model Tree.