The Editor & Viewer consist of four main areas:
3D Viewer (Center)
Side Menu / Control Panel
Top Navigation & Action Buttons
Measurement & Visualization Tools
Each area works together to help you understand anatomy, make adjustments, and confirm your work.
1. The 3D Viewer (Main Workspace)
The 3D Viewer is where all anatomical models, implants, tools, and PSIs are displayed.
Core Interactions
Rotate: click + drag
Zoom: mouse wheel / trackpad
Pan: right-click drag (or platform equivalent)
Select elements: click directly on anatomy, implants, or PSI
Selecting an element may:
Highlight it
Make it semi-transparent
Activate movement controls (gizmo)
Show editable options in the side menu
2. Section View & Scroll Bar (Right Side of Viewer)
On the right side of the 3D viewer, you’ll find the section scroll bar.
What it does
Slices through the anatomy
Allows you to inspect internal geometry
Updates dynamically as you move through the model
Section Snap (When Available)
In some indications:
A dot appears on the scroll bar
This enables section snap
The section view snaps to a specific element (e.g. K-wire)
The section follows that element’s position and angle in real time
This is especially useful for validating alignment and depth.
3. Side Menu (Control Panel)
The side menu is context-aware and changes depending on:
The current workflow step
The selected element
The supported features of the indication
Hierarchy & Visibility
The side menu is structured in groups and sub-groups.
Example:
Implant
Implant body
Screws
Sub-components
Visibility Controls
Each group and sub-element can be:
Shown
Hidden
Toggling a parent group affects all its children
You can hide individual parts or the entire implant
This helps reduce visual clutter and focus on specific structures.
Selecting & Editing Elements
When you select an element in the 3D viewer:
The side menu updates to show relevant controls
You may be able to:
Swap templates or components
Change parameters
Adjust visibility
Edit measurements (when supported)
Not all elements are editable in all steps, this is intentional.
4. Measurements Panel & Measurement Behavior
Understanding Measurements
Measurements appear as labels in the viewer or side panel.
To understand a measurement:
Click the measurement label
The measurement highlights
A 3D visualization shows how it is calculated
A description may appear (if available)
Not all measurements have descriptions yet.
The 3D visualization is always the source of truth.
Editable Measurements
Some measurements are editable.
If editable:
Click the label
Modify by:
Typing a value
Using step controls (plus / minus / arrow keys)
Important Behavior
Entered values may be adjusted slightly
This happens due to anatomical, geometric, or safety constraints
The final value will be close, but not always exact
5. Views, Tabs & Navigation
Depending on the workflow step, you may see different views or tabs, such as:
3D view
CT slice view
Overlay views
Pre/Post comparison (when available)
Pre / Post View (When Available)
Allows comparison between:
Before changes
After changes
Useful for validating the effect of planning or design updates
Availability depends on the indication and step.
6. Top Navigation & Action Buttons
The top bar provides workflow control and case actions.
Confirm Step Button (Top Right)
This is one of the most important buttons in the platform.
What Confirm Does
Saves all changes made in the current step
Locks in that step’s state
Allows you to proceed to the next step
Critical Rule
Changes are saved ONLY when you click Confirm.
If you:
Leave the page
Refresh
Switch steps
without confirming — your changes will be lost.
This applies to:
Landmarks
Planning
Measurements
PSI design
Approve Case Button
When you reach the final stages:
An Approve Case action may appear
Approval is required to:
Unlock file downloads
Finalize outputs
Approval permissions depend on your role.
7. Undo Behavior
The Undo button allows you to revert recent actions.
What Undo Supports
Most 3D viewer interactions
Moving and rotating elements
Some measurement adjustments
What Undo May Not Support
Template or implant swaps
Some configuration-level changes
Undo behavior may vary by indication.
8. Default Elements & Clinical Responsibility
In planning steps, the system may:
Place default implants
Suggest initial positions
These are:
Not clinical recommendations
Provided only to improve usability
Final clinical decisions are always made by the user.
9. Working Safely & Efficiently in the Editor
Best Practices
Confirm frequently
Validate landmarks early
Use visibility controls to reduce clutter
Click measurement labels to understand them
Use section view for depth validation
Don’t hesitate to go back and iterate
10. What Happens When You Go Back or Change Things
You can return to previous steps
Modifying earlier steps may reset later ones
After PSI confirmation, new confirmations create new versions
This behavior ensures consistency across the workflow.
When to Stop and Review
Pause and review if:
Measurements don’t match expectations
Anatomy orientation seems off
Elements behave unexpectedly
You’re unsure whether a change was confirmed
If needed, refresh the page to reset the current step to its last confirmed state.
Need Help?
If something in the Editor & Viewer doesn’t behave as expected:
Review related Getting Started articles
Check Troubleshooting guides
Contact CustoMED support, we’re here to help