Anchor Product Context Directly in 3D

Pin issues, documents, change requests, change orders, change tasks, ideas, requirements, lessons learned, and other related objects to exact locations in a 3D model so engineering and PLM teams can review faster, communicate more clearly, and reopen saved context in the right place.

Why It Matters

3D review often breaks down when the discussion lives somewhere else. A model is in one place, the issue is in another, and the supporting document is somewhere else again. Teams lose time explaining where to look, repeating context, and reopening the same questions.

Pin to 3D closes that gap. It lets teams connect linked context directly to a precise location on the model, save that visual reference, and return to it later without rebuilding the conversation from scratch.

Model Collaboration

Smarter Pin-to-3D Collaboration Workflows

Turn model review into actionable context

Pin to 3D connects issues, changes, requirements, and related product objects directly to exact positions on the model so teams can review products with complete visual context.

Reopen saved visual decisions

Saved pins remain connected to their linked context, making it easy to continue review discussions later without recreating annotations or losing placement references.

Find the right information faster

Filter visible pins and inspect important review details directly inside the viewer instead of switching across disconnected review systems.

Jump from the model to the owning object

Open the linked object directly from the pin so reviewers can move from visual feedback into execution workflows without losing product context.

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Place and manage pins on the model

Select a linked context, load its 3D view, and place pins directly on the model. Teams can add new pins, reposition them during review, rename them for clarity, and remove them when no longer needed.

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Use priority as a visual signal

Pin color reflects resolved priority, giving teams a faster way to identify what may need attention first while staying directly inside the 3D model view.

Review Collaboration

Model-Based Review Features Built for Engineering Teams

Review models visually, collaborate faster, and manage pin-based feedback directly inside the 3D environment without losing engineering context.

Pin Details

Add context directly to review pins

Attach notes, labels, and supporting files directly to model pins so reviewers can understand feedback without switching systems or losing visual context.

Saved Reviews

Reopen saved pin reviews anytime

Stored pins remain attached to the linked model context, making it easy for teams to revisit review discussions, markups, and decisions later.

Model Context

Review pins directly inside the viewer

Open pin information, inspect model references, and analyze feedback layers without navigating away from the active engineering view.

Smart Filtering

Focus reviews using filtered pin layers

Filter visible pins by state, object type, or priority to simplify large review sessions and help teams focus on the most important changes.

How It Works

Simple Workflow, Powerful Outcomes

Select a linked context and load its 3D view.

Place pins on the exact locations that matter.

Add a label, note, or attachment to capture the reason behind the marker.

Save the linked context with its pins.

Reopen the context later and return to the same visual reference points.

Filter, inspect, or open the owning linked object directly from the pin when deeper review is needed.

Use Cases

Where Pin-to-3D Creates Real Impact

Connect decisions, issues, documents, and follow-up actions directly to model geometry so teams can review faster, collaborate better, and stay aligned throughout the process.

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Primary Use Case

Design Review

Mark the exact area under discussion in the model and tie it to the related issue, change request, change order, requirement, or document so reviewers are aligned on the same geometry from the start.

✓ Reduce ambiguity in design discussions

✓ Keep every stakeholder focused on the same model location

✓ Improve review clarity from the first meeting

Issue Investigation

Connect an issue to the precise location it affects, then use tooltip details and filters to focus the review on the right set of open or high-priority items.

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Document-Guided Validation

Link supporting documents to the relevant area of the model so teams can inspect the geometry and the reference material together instead of switching back and forth.

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Follow-Up Reviews

Reopen an existing linked context and return to saved pins to continue a discussion, validate progress, revisit lessons learned, or confirm what changed since the last review.

Start Smarter Reviews

Bring Review Context Back to the Model

Pin to 3D helps PLM teams connect issues, documents, change objects, requirements, lessons learned, and other related product context directly to the exact locations where work happens—enabling faster reviews, clearer handoffs, and less time spent reconstructing visual context.

⌖ Exact model context

⚡ Faster review cycles

↗ Clearer handoffs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can be pinned to the 3D model?

Pin to 3D is built around linked context. Users can work with linked issues, documents, change requests, change orders, change tasks, ideas, requirements, lessons learned, and other related objects that are connected to the current item and available in the 3D view workflow.

Does the feature save pin locations for later?

Yes. Pins are saved on the linked relation or context and can be reopened later when that context is loaded again.

What information can a pin include?

Each pin can include a label, a note, and an attachment. When available, tooltip display can also surface linked object details such as identity and priority.

Can teams filter what they see in the model?

Yes. Visible pins can be filtered by linked object type, state, and priority to reduce visual noise and help teams focus on the current review.

Can users open the linked object from the pin?

Yes. A visible pin can open its owning linked object in the default widget, helping users move from model review into the related work item quickly.

Is Pin to 3D a CAD authoring tool?

No. Pin to 3D is for contextualizing work around the 3D model. It helps teams connect related product context to specific model locations for review and follow-up.