3D Model Viewer

3D Model Viewer

3D Model Viewer is a lightweight Obsidian plugin for previewing local 3D model files directly inside notes.

It supports STL, OBJ, and 3MF files, with automatic centering, clean rendering, mouse rotation, zooming, and a view cube for quick view direction changes.

Features

• Preview STL, OBJ, and 3MF files in Obsidian notes
• Open supported 3D model files directly in a custom viewer
• Automatic model centering and scaling
• Clean display without grid, axes, or shadows
• Mouse drag rotation and wheel zoom
• View cube for switching view direction
• In-plane 90 degree rotation controls
• Command palette support for inserting viewer blocks

Supported Formats

• .stl
• .obj
• .3mf

STEP/STP files are CAD solid formats and are not displayed directly. Please convert them to STL, OBJ, or 3MF before using this plugin.

Usage

Insert a 3D viewer code block in your note:

```3d-viewer
[[your-model.stl]]
```

You can also use OBJ or 3MF files:

```3d-viewer
[[your-model.obj]]
```

```3d-viewer
[[your-model.3mf]]
```

The older stl-viewer code block is still supported:

```stl-viewer
[[your-model.stl]]
```

Command Palette

Open the Obsidian command palette and run:

Insert 3D model viewer block

Then select a supported model file. The plugin will insert the viewer block automatically.

Installation

Manual Installation

1. Download or copy the following files:

• main.js
• manifest.json
• styles.css

2. Place them in:

<vault>/.obsidian/plugins/three-d-model-viewer/

3. Restart Obsidian.

4. Enable the plugin in:

Settings > Community plugins > Installed plugins

Notes

• This plugin is designed for local model preview inside Obsidian.
• Large models may take longer to load.
• 3MF support focuses on common mesh-based 3MF files.
• STEP/STP support requires conversion to a mesh format first.

License

MIT