SharePoint Document Issues

How to Display CATIA 3DXML Files in SharePoint Online

Maira Mehtab Sep 21, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user wants to view and interact with CATIA V6 3DXML files directly on a modern SharePoint Online site.

Product: SharePoint Online
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Integrating 3D CAD models into a modern SharePoint page for team interaction and viewing.
Observed behavior: SharePoint Online does not provide an out-of-the-box 3DXML viewer web part to natively render or interact with the files.

Before you start

Verify that you have SharePoint Administrator or site owner permissions, and access to a SharePoint development environment if you plan to deploy custom web parts.

Solution 1Recommended

Develop a Custom SharePoint Framework (SPFx) Web Part

Since there is no built-in viewer, the best approach for native integration is to create a custom SPFx web part using a third-party 3D web viewer library.

SharePoint Online lacks a native web part to open 3DXML files. To display these files directly on a page, developers must build a custom SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web part that incorporates a compatible JavaScript or WebGL-based 3D viewer capable of parsing 3DXML data.

Identify a Web Viewer Library

Find a JavaScript-based 3D viewer library that explicitly supports the CATIA 3DXML format and web integration.

Set Up SPFx Environment

Configure your local SharePoint Framework development environment by installing Node.js, a package manager, and the Yeoman SharePoint generator.

Build the Custom Web Part

Generate a new SPFx web part project and embed your chosen 3D viewer library into the web part's render method.

Deploy to the App Catalog

Package the SPFx solution (.sppkg) and upload it to your tenant's SharePoint App Catalog to make it available on modern sites.

Seeking Development Help: If you need specific coding guidance for SPFx and 3D integration, consider asking in the SharePoint Developer community or Microsoft Q&A using the 'SharePoint Development' tag.

Solution 2

Provide Files for Local Desktop Viewing

Use standard document libraries to host the files for download if developing a custom web part is not feasible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the default SharePoint File Viewer for 3DXML?

No, the out-of-the-box File Viewer web part in SharePoint Online supports over 300 file types, but CATIA 3DXML is currently not supported.

Are there third-party 3DXML viewer apps in the SharePoint Store?

Availability varies, but you can search the Microsoft AppSource or SharePoint Store for specific 'CAD Viewer' add-ins offered by third-party vendors.

How can I request native 3DXML support from Microsoft?

You can suggest adding native support for the 3DXML file format by submitting a feature idea through the official Microsoft Feedback Portal under the SharePoint category.

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