Open a 3D model

Open a supported 3D file with the Open button, drag and drop, Recent Models, or Windows file associations.

Applies to Tridi Viewer 1.1.3 public beta. Release notes

Choose a file

  1. Select Open in the top toolbar or press Ctrl+O.
  2. Choose a file from the supported-model filter.
  3. For Auto find texture, keep PNG, JPEG, BMP, or TIFF images in the model folder or its subfolders, and include both the material name and map tag in each filename, such as wood_basecolor for a material named Wood.

Other ways to open a model

  • Drag one supported model file into the viewport.
  • Use Recent Models in the toolbar.
  • For an installed package, use Preferences > General > Default apps > Manage in Windows to manage file associations.

If loading fails

Read the error shown by Tridi Viewer, then follow Model will not open.