Add a custom 3D part (that you import) to a step in the Dynamics 365 Guides PC app

You can add 3D parts (models specific to your company) in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides. A 3D part hologram helps operators find a 3D part in the real world. You can import custom 3D parts as described in this article.

1. In the PC app, on the right side of the page, select the 3D parts tab.

   

2. Drag the 3D part that you want to one of the 3D parts boxes.

   

Tip

To find items that were recently added to the gallery, you can sort by name or by the date when the item was added.

Import a custom 3D model to use as a 3D part

You can import your own custom 3D models and add them to the 3D parts library. To import files, you can drag them from a local file folder or use the Import command.

Tip

You can set animation options (playback speed, direction, and looping) in the HoloLens app.

Import a file by using a drag-and-drop operation

1. Open Windows File Explorer, and go to the folder that contains the 3D models that you want to import.

2. Drag the files to the gallery.

   

Import a file by using the Import command

1. Select Import in the lower-right corner of the page.

   

2. Find the files that you want to import, and then select Open.

   

Note

You can use a combination of third-party tools to prepare your 3D (computer-aided design [CAD]) models. For more information, see these topics:

• Optimize your 3D models

• Best practices for 3D models

• Tutorials overview

What's next?

• Step Editor overview
• Add a 3D model from the 3D toolkit
• Add an image or video file
• Add a website or Power Apps link
• How to make a great mixed-reality guide