3D file properties

Open the 3D Properties dialog box for a file by choosing Tools > Advanced Editing > Select Object Tool, right-clicking/Control-clicking the embedded 3D model, and choosing Properties.

Enable 3D

Specifies when the 3D model (also called the annotation) is activated. When the 3D model is enabled, you can interact with it, with the 3D navigation tools, for example.



Activation Effect

Sets the default animation behavior upon activation as Playing or Paused.



Disable 3D

Determines how the 3D model can be deactivated. If you choose Explicit Deactivation, the user must right-click the 3D model (with the Hand tool or one of the 3D navigation tools) and choose Disable 3D. When a 3D model is disabled, the 2D preview image or poster appears in the canvas.



When 3D Is Disabled

Determines the default animation behavior upon deactivation of the 3D model. Choose Live to play an animation, Loaded to leave the animation activated but not playing, or Unloaded to display the poster in the 3D canvas.



Enable Default 3D Interaction

Lets users rotate, move, and interact with the 3D model in standard ways.



Edit Content

Opens the Add 3D Content dialog box, which you can use to replace the embedded 3D file, JavaScript, or poster image.



Manage Views

Opens the Manage Views dialog box, which you can use to add, remove, and reorganize views of the 3D model.



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