3D Surface Mode
The 3D surface mode renders a 2D map as an interactive 3D surface. The axes map as follows:
- X axis (horizontal) ← Inner axis (labels cells within a row)
- Z axis (depth) ← Outer axis (labels each row)
- Y axis (vertical, up) ← Map values
Controls
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Uniform/Scaled toggle | Switch grid scaling mode |
| Data points toggle | Emphasize individual data points on the surface |
| Original surface toggle | Overlay the stock surface in semi-transparent rendering |
| Brightness slider | Adjust overall 3D scene brightness |
Camera Navigation
- Left mouse drag (outside the surface) — rotate the view (changes elevation and rotation)
- Mouse wheel — zoom in/out
- Camera elevation and rotation values are shown in the toolbar
Hover Tooltips
The 3D view supports configurable tooltips when hovering over the surface:
- Detailed — shows cell coordinates, axis values, current value, original value, and difference
- Short — shows only the current value
- Off — no tooltips
Tooltip detail level is controlled per-document from the global controls area.
Drag Editing
You can edit values directly by dragging data points up or down on the 3D surface. Tooltip behavior during drag editing is independently configurable (detailed/short/off).
Axis Labels
The 3D view shows axis labels along the X and Z edges of the surface. Each label includes the axis name with an indication of which physical axis it represents:
- X Axis (inner): axis name
- Y Axis (outer): axis name
This helps you understand the data layout even when the display might suggest a different orientation.