Are you a developer looking for a new way to visualize and interact with 3D models in your projects? Look no further than the 3D Viewer extension for Visual Studio Code. In this article, we'll show you how to get started with the 3D Viewer and make the most of its features.
To begin, you'll need to have Visual Studio Code installed on your machine. Once you have VSCode ready, follow these steps to start using the 3D Viewer:
1. Install the 3D Viewer Extension:
- Open Visual Studio Code and go to the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window.
- Search for '3D Viewer' in the Extensions view search box.
- Click on the install button for the 3D Viewer extension offered by autodesk.
- Once the extension is installed, you will need to reload VSCode to enable the extension.
2. Open a 3D Model:
- Once the 3D Viewer extension is installed and enabled, you can open a 3D model file (.glb, .gltf, .obj, .fbx) in Visual Studio Code.
- Simply right-click on the 3D model file in the File Explorer and select 'Open in 3D Viewer' from the context menu.
3. Explore 3D Models:
- With the 3D model open in the 3D Viewer, you can interact with the model using your mouse and keyboard.
- Use the mouse to rotate and pan around the 3D model.
- Use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out of the 3D model.
- You can also use keyboard shortcuts to manipulate the 3D model, such as pressing 'F' to focus on the model or 'A' to toggle auto rotation.
4. Customize the Viewing Experience:
- The 3D Viewer comes with various settings that you can adjust to customize your viewing experience.
- Access the settings menu by clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the 3D Viewer.
- From the settings menu, you can change background colors, toggle wireframe mode, and adjust other display options to suit your preferences.
5. Take Screenshots and Recordings:
- If you need to capture images or videos of your 3D model, the 3D Viewer extension provides options to take screenshots and recordings.
- Click on the camera icon in the 3D Viewer to take a screenshot, or click on the record icon to start and stop recording a video of the 3D model.
By following these steps, you can start using the 3D Viewer extension for Visual Studio Code to enhance your coding experience with 3D models. Whether you're working on game development, 3D visualization, or any other projects that involve 3D models, the 3D Viewer gives you a powerful tool for exploring and interacting with your 3D creations within your code editor.
