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Learn how to arrange objects in 3D space and create compositions.
In Dimension you can import a variety of content and arrange your objects in the 3D space to create compositions.
Add content
Dimension has drag-and-drop capabilities for loading content from many sources. You can import 3D models in various formats, including the most common like OBJ, FBX, USDZ, GLB, and CAD formats.
Dimension ships with a collection of assets for building blocks for any project. This includes models, materials, and environment lights. Access this content in Assets > Starter assets.
Use Asset > Libraries to access assets from Creative Cloud Libraries. Access libraries of content for use across projects, devices, and teams. Dimension supports reading models, materials, lights, images, and colors from libraries.
Browse Substance 3D Assets for curated assets for use in your creative projects. Get licensed access to models, materials, lights, and textures.
Go to Substance 3D Assets.
Selection and transformation
After adding objects to your scene, you can select them to edit and position them.
Creating or importing an object will select it. You can select objects in the viewport with the Select, Move, Rotate, and Scale tools.
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Default Tool Shortcut |
Tool Function |
Select Tool |
V |
Handles common translate, rotate, and scale functions. |
Move Tool |
W |
Handles multi-axis translation. |
Rotate Tool |
E |
Handles multi-axis rotation. |
Scale Tool |
R |
Handles multi-axis scaling. |
The Select tool is for all-in-one translation, rotation, scale editing. Use the dedicated Move, Rotate, and Scale tools for more specialized functions.
Use the snap tool option to configure snapping rules. Snap objects to snap to other objects, the ground plane, and other interest points. Use the on contact only tool option to limit snapping to objects near one another.