# Model viewer

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## The model viewer is read-only.

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## What is the model viewer?

The model viewer is an automatic view of all objects and connections in your landscape. It is arranged into a grid layout and is designed to give you information as you need it, instead of all information at once.

Share any feedback or request features [here](https://icepanel.canny.io/feature-requests) or email us at <mail@icepanel.io>.

## How to use the model viewer

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### View model viewer

To view the model viewer, select Model viewer in the left navigation in the overview screen.

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### Zoom into objects

Zoom into objects by clicking the expand icon at the top-left of an object, or double-clicking the object square. If there is no expand icon, it means the object is empty.

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### Preview connections

Hover on model objects to preview the incoming and outgoing connections at each level.

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Select an object with a single click to see the incoming and outgoing connections pulse. You can also update model object information using the right-hand details panel.

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### View connections

Select connections between objects to view the direct and lower connections between those objects.

You can also see which diagrams the connections are shown in, and navigate directly to them.

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### You're all set!

You now know how to navigate the model viewer and view connections between objects.


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