On a computer, you can interact with BioDigital's 3D models with the help of your mouse, keyboard, touchpad, and built-in navigation buttons. (For interaction tips for a smartphone or tablet, see How to navigate in 3D on a mobile device.)
Mouse Controls
Click and drag left mouse button to rotate |
Click and drag right mouse button, or click and drag left mouse button while holding Shift key to pan |
Scroll to zoom |
Single-click left mouse button |
Double-click left mouse button |
Trackpad
Single-tap to select a structure |
Double-tap to auto-focus on a structure |
Scroll up and down to zoom |
Keyboard
Pan
-
Pan up
W Pan left
A Pan down
S Pan right
D -
Pan up
W Pan left
A Pan down
S Pan right
D
Rotate
-
Rotate up
▲ Rotate left
◀ Rotate down
▼ Rotate right
▶ -
Rotate up
▲ Rotate left
◀ Rotate down
▼ Rotate right
▶
Zoom
-
Zoom in
+ or E Zoom out
- or C -
Zoom in
+ or E Zoom out
- or C
Slow down 3D motion
-
Slow down motion of pan up
ShiftW Slow down motion of pan left
ShiftA Slow down motion of pan down
ShiftS Slow down motion of pan right
ShiftD Slow down motion of rotate up
Shift▲ Slow down motion of rotate left
Shift◀ Slow down motion of rotate down
Shift▼ Slow down motion of rotate right
Shift▶ Slow down motion of zoom in
Shift+ or ShiftE Slow down motion of zoom out
Shift- or ShiftC -
Slow down motion of pan up
ShiftW Slow down motion of pan left
ShiftA Slow down motion of pan down
ShiftS Slow down motion of pan right
ShiftD Slow down motion of rotate up
Shift▲ Slow down motion of rotate left
Shift◀ Slow down motion of rotate down
Shift▼ Slow down motion of rotate right
Shift▶ Slow down motion of zoom in
Shift+ or ShiftE Slow down motion of zoom out
Shift- or ShiftC
3D Controls
The 3D controls in the lower-right corner of the screen—in our web app, mobile apps, and published 3D models—enable you to navigate with the quick click of button.
Recenter 3D Model |
Pan |
Zoom In |
Zoom Out |