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title: 3D viewer
url: https://www.moldraw.com/docs/analyze/how-to-view-molecules-in-3d/
section: Analyze and 3D
updated: 2026-10-11
publisher: LabCanvas
---

# 3D viewer

> The 3D panel builds a 3D model from your drawing. Drag to rotate it. Use 3D Clean Up to show your 2D drawing in perspective.

1. Make sure the 3D panel is open. Click **3D** in the tools row if not.
2. Drag in the panel to rotate. Scroll to zoom.
3. Press `Ctrl+Shift+D` for 3D Clean Up on the canvas.

Use the **Protein** tab to load a PDB entry. See [Protein viewer](https://www.moldraw.com/docs/plugins/protein-viewer-plugin-view-pdb-structures-in-3d/).

## Questions and answers

**How do I rotate my molecule in 3D?**
Drag inside the 3D panel.