> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://imagoworks.gitbook.io/dentbird-modeler/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://imagoworks.gitbook.io/dentbird-modeler/function/side-toolbar.md).

# Side Toolbar

## Side Menu 

Provides six auxiliary tools for model design. Click a tool to open its panel; click it again to close the panel.

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### 1. Color Map <img src="/files/xjfNEOxodF5tjIHKtyRt" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#id-1.-color-map" id="id-1.-color-map"></a>

Toggle color-map rendering on/off, or visualize the occlusal contact between the maxillary and mandibular scan data using colors.

{% hint style="danger" %} <mark style="color:red;">**Caution**</mark>

If the scan data includes texture information, textures will not be displayed while the Color Map is on.
{% endhint %}

### 2. Views <img src="/files/EGtBYZSpsNlQwTGL4W92" alt="" data-size="line">

Offers various viewing modes such as scan rendering and grid display.

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#### **2.1 Texture** <img src="https://imagoworks.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F235660339-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252Fg58NLay88nlPMzww3VPR%252Fuploads%252FxQunijHUpBeMFj2OJ6cp%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D5be7754a-65d1-46aa-892a-9b5785a025c6&#x26;width=40&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=825f1844&#x26;sv=2" alt="" data-size="line">

Turn texture display on/off when texture data is available.

#### **2.2 Wireframe** <img src="https://imagoworks.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F235660339-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252Fg58NLay88nlPMzww3VPR%252Fuploads%252FyWAyvzrLltCRCYvjUkOo%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D273aaad0-e472-4864-bc5a-682b2f840a52&#x26;width=40&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=d00cd362&#x26;sv=2" alt="" data-size="line">

Turn wireframe rendering on/off.

#### **2.3 Grid** <img src="https://imagoworks.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F235660339-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252Fg58NLay88nlPMzww3VPR%252Fuploads%252FlVUY2rtkejyaM7CJ4a3a%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D8f1233fe-2230-419b-8346-e85b8ac49174&#x26;width=40&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=e9048066&#x26;sv=2" alt="" data-size="line">

Turn the grid on/off. Three modes are available: Off, In Front of the object, and Behind the object.

#### **2.4 Zoom to fit** <img src="https://imagoworks.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F235660339-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252Fg58NLay88nlPMzww3VPR%252Fuploads%252Fseb5SG4dSHxM1BjBpGqm%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D51710723-97e6-4af8-8ff0-31f6b707c914&#x26;width=40&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=2c793029&#x26;sv=2" alt="" data-size="line">

Adjusts the view so all data fits on the screen.

#### 2.5 2D cross seciton view <img src="/files/fSlujJF1CUkfTbUzx19u" alt="" data-size="line">

Displays cross-sections on a 2D plane.

### 3. Preset views <img src="/files/d4hs3KyHv9uFJ5BPhVvL" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#id-3.-custom-views" id="id-3.-custom-views"></a>

Provides different viewpoints and angles for viewing the scan data.

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#### 3.1 Top view&#x20;

When selected, the view switches to looking down on the model and scan data from above.

#### 3.2 Bottom view

When selected, the view switches to looking up at the model and scan data from below.

#### 3.3 Front view

When selected, the view switches to looking at the front of the model and scan data.

#### 3.4 Back view&#x20;

When selected, the view switches to looking at the back of the model and scan data.

#### 3.5 Left view

When selected, the view switches to looking at the model and scan data from the left side.

#### 3.6 Right view&#x20;

When selected, the view switches to looking at the model and scan data from the right side.

### 4. Custom views <img src="/files/lXZWcX6KTwxYgG98RCp4" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#id-3.-custom-views" id="id-3.-custom-views"></a>

Save the current viewing configuration. Up to five presets can be saved, and you can switch to them with the number keys 1–5.

<figure><img src="/files/d0JvHICYuTxoabGvqt63" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 5. Model list <img src="/files/yRlJx54SP0zBWRMwdxSG" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#id-2.3.4-model-list" id="id-2.3.4-model-list"></a>

Configure rendering properties for the data included in the case. Hover over a tree item to reveal the UI showing current opacity; click a point or click & drag to adjust opacity. Click ![](/files/grXoYUCMNVbvewXqBUZr) button to toggle display of an item. You can also click ![](/files/1Kmf8KqDF5E52w2lbNPA) button to change a model’s color.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/PoDByiCAPUmcmouhJS59" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

### 6. Measure <img src="/files/QpeVrcnayrRpBU8peEpz" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="#id-5.-measure" id="id-5.-measure"></a>

Measure distances in 3D using the 3D viewer.