In the Create Features pane, feature templates for multipatch layers include Model File . This tool adds a 3D model file to a scene from a gallery in the pane. When you add a model to a scene, the model is imported to the target geodatabase multipatch feature class.
The 3D models in a gallery are stored with the feature template. For steps to add a model to the gallery, see Configure a multipatch feature template.
Add a model file
To add a model to a scene from the template gallery, click Model File , and click the thumbnail in the gallery. You can set the size and orientation of the feature before you add it to your scene.
Tip:
To import large 3D model files, consider using the Import 3D Files geoprocessing tool.
- In the Catalog pane, add a multipatch layer to your map using one of the following methods:
- Expand Databases , expand the database containing your data, and drag the feature class onto the map.
- Right-click the default database, click New, click Feature Class , type the feature class name, choose Multipatch for the geometry type, select the coordinate system, and click Run .
The layer is added to the map, and a feature template with default settings is automatically created.
- On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create .
The Create Features pane appears.
- In the pane, click a multipatch feature template.
The tool palette appears in the pane.
- Next to the tool palette, click the forward arrow .
The tool palette and the feature attribute table for the active template appear in the pane.
- In the Create Features pane, click Model File .
The gallery, parameter settings, and a preview of the first feature in the gallery appear in the pane.
- Click the thumbnail of the feature you want to add to the scene.
The preview window updates.
- To set the size and orientation of the model, scroll the tool parameters, and expand and set one or more of the following settings:
- Size—The feature height (Z), width (X), and depth (Y).
Click the vertical bracket control to link or unlink the dimensions. Linking dimensions scales the model proportionally.
- Rotation—The feature angle, tilt, and roll in 3D space.
- Position—The insertion point of the feature along its x-, y-, and z-axis.
Note:
The units for size and position are defined by the coordinate system assigned to the scene. For example, if your scene is set to a State Plane coordinate system with units in U.S. survey feet, and your multipatch layer data source is in meters, the units in the pane are in U.S. survey feet.
- Size—The feature height (Z), width (X), and depth (Y).
- Click Attributes and type the attribute values you want to apply to the new feature.
- On the Edit tab, in the Snapping group, enable your snapping preferences, and move the pointer back to the map.
- Add the feature to the map using one of the following methods:
- Click the map.
- Right-click and click Absolute X,Y,Z , or press the F6 key, type the values in the dialog box, and press Enter.