---
name: "g3dviewer"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "g3dviewer"
version: "0.2.99.5~svn130-13"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/g3dviewer"
---

# g3dviewer(1)

a program to display and inspect 3D models

## NAME

g3dviewer - a program to display and inspect 3D models

## SYNOPIS

**g3dviewer *\[options\] \[\<filename\>\]***

## DESCRIPTION

After loading a valid model it should appear on the screen.

Use the **left mouse button** to rotate the model. To move the view hold down the **SHIFT key** and use **left mouse button**.

To zoom the model use the **scroll wheel** or hold the **middle mouse button** and move the mouse up or down.

The **right mouse button** opens a context menu where you can open the model information dialog, set some options or change the background color.

## OPTIONS

- **--help**

  Show summary of options

## "UNDOCUMENTED" OPTIONS

There are also some options which are just for development.

- **--parse-only**

  Just parse the model and exit.

## SUPPORTED FILE TYPES

- **.3mf, 3dmf**

  3D Metafiles.

- **.3ds, .prj**

  3D Studio objects.

- **.b3d**

  unknown, but 3D Metafile format.

- **.cob**

  Caligary TrueSpace objects.

- **.dxf**

  AutoCAD models.

- **.iob**

  Impulse Turbo Silver / Imagine objects.

- **.lw, .lwo, .lwb**

  LightWave objects.

- **.md2**

  Quake 2 models.

- **.nff**

  Neutral File Format objects.

- **.obj**

  Wavefront objects.

- **.q3o, .q3s**

  Quick3D objects and scenes.

- **.wrl**

  VRML worlds.

## BUGS

Most import plugins are incomplete. The goal is not to crash on broken input but it is not always reached.

## AUTHOR

g3dviewer was written by Markus Dahms \<mad@automagically.de\>