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reveal-3d

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Embed interactive Cognite Reveal 3D CAD viewer in Flows apps with local bundled source.

What is reveal-3d?

Integrates a local Cognite Reveal 3D CAD viewer bundle into Flows applications by copying app-local source code. Use this skill when you need to add 3D visualization, CAD model rendering, model browsing, or FDM-linked asset 3D display to a React/TypeScript Flows app.

  • Copies bundled Reveal 3D viewer source into app-local feature folder for direct integration
  • Renders CAD models from CDF with support for direct model/revision IDs or FDM-linked assets
  • Provides RevealProvider, RevealCanvas, and Reveal3DResources components for 3D rendering
  • Includes model browser and asset visualization patterns for different use cases
  • Handles Three.js singleton, polyfills, and Vite configuration for browser compatibility

How to install reveal-3d

npx skills add https://github.com/cognitedata/builder-skills --skill reveal-3d
Prerequisites
  • React + TypeScript app wrapped in @cognite/dune auth (Flows auth)
  • QueryClientProvider from @tanstack/react-query configured in app
  • CDF project with 3D models or direct model/revision IDs available
  • For FDM-linked 3D: instance linked through Core DM (CogniteVisualizable.object3D → CogniteCADNode)
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How to use reveal-3d

  1. 1.Inspect target app's package.json, vite.config.ts, src/main.tsx, and folder/alias conventions
  2. 2.Install missing dependencies listed in Dependencies section, reusing existing pinned versions where possible
  3. 3.Copy all files from skills/reveal-3d/code/reveal/ into app-local folder (typically src/features/reveal-3d/)
  4. 4.Update imports to use local folder path (e.g., @/features/reveal-3d) instead of external package
  5. 5.Configure Vite and main.tsx with process polyfill, manual aliases for process/util/assert/three, dedupe settings, and worker.format: 'es'
  6. 6.Choose implementation pattern: Pattern B for model browser/direct model ID, or FDM pattern if you have confirmed Core DM 3D linkage
  7. 7.Mount CacheProvider and RevealKeepAlive at page/app level; mount RevealProvider conditionally when model is selected
  8. 8.Run typecheck and build to verify all imports and dependencies resolve correctly

Use cases

Good for
  • Display 3D CAD models from CDF in a Flows dashboard with model selection
  • Visualize FDM-linked assets as interactive 3D models in an application
  • Build a model browser interface allowing users to select and view different CAD revisions
  • Embed 3D asset inspection views in equipment or facility management apps
  • Add interactive 3D visualization to data-driven Flows applications
Who it's for
  • React/TypeScript developers building Flows applications
  • Teams managing 3D CAD content in Cognite Data Fusion
  • Application developers needing interactive 3D visualization of industrial assets
  • Engineers building asset management or facility inspection interfaces

reveal-3d FAQ

When should I use this skill vs. static diagrams?

Use reveal-3d only for interactive Cognite Reveal 3D/CAD content from CDF. Do not use for static diagrams, graph visualizations, or custom Three.js scenes unrelated to Cognite models.

Do I need to install @cognite/reveal as a separate package?

No. The skill copies the bundled Reveal source directly into your app-local folder. You install runtime dependencies like @cognite/sdk, @tanstack/react-query, and three, but not @cognite/reveal as an external package.

What if my app already has different versions of React or React Query?

Defer to the app's existing pinned versions. The skill's suggested versions are starting points; compatibility is more important than exact version matching.

How do I handle FDM-linked 3D assets?

Ensure the FDM instance is linked through Core DM (CogniteVisualizable.object3D → CogniteCADNode). Use the FDM-linked implementation pattern documented in references/implementation.md, passing the instance variable name as the skill argument.

Why do I need explicit height on the viewer container?

RevealCanvas fills its parent container. Without explicit height, the parent collapses and the viewer becomes invisible. Set height on the wrapper div (e.g., style={{ height: '70vh' }}).

Full instructions (SKILL.md)

Source of truth, from cognitedata/builder-skills.


name: reveal-3d description: "Integrates a local Cognite Reveal 3D CAD viewer bundle into Flows apps by copying app-local source code. Use when adding 3D viewer, 3D visualization, Reveal, CAD model, RevealProvider, RevealCanvas, Reveal3DResources, FDM 3D mapping, asset 3D model, model browser, or Cognite 3D content to a Flows application." metadata: argument-hint: "[FDM instance variable name or description, e.g. 'asset' or 'selectedEquipment']"

Reveal 3D Viewer

Add a Cognite Reveal 3D viewer to a Flows app by copying the bundled source into the target app. Renders CAD models from CDF, with support for model browsing, direct model/revision IDs, or FDM-linked assets.

FDM instance to visualize: $ARGUMENTS

Use This When

The user wants to embed an interactive Cognite Reveal viewer for CDF 3D/CAD content in a Flows app.

Do not use this skill for static diagrams, graph visualizations, or unrelated custom Three.js scenes.

Prerequisites

  • The app uses React + TypeScript and is wrapped in @cognite/dune auth (Flows auth).
  • The app has a QueryClientProvider from @tanstack/react-query.
  • The CDF project has 3D models, or the user has supplied direct model/revision IDs.
  • For FDM-linked 3D, the instance must be linked through Core DM (CogniteVisualizable.object3D -> CogniteCADNode).

Integration Workflow

Follow these steps in order. Adapt paths to the target app's conventions instead of inventing new ones.

  1. Inspect the target app. Read package.json, vite.config.ts, src/main.tsx, and the app's folder/alias conventions.

  2. Install missing dependencies with the app's package manager. See Dependencies. Reuse existing pinned React, Flows, SDK, and React Query versions.

  3. Copy the bundle into the app. Copy every file from skills/reveal-3d/code/reveal/ into an app-local feature folder, typically:

    src/features/reveal-3d/
    
  4. Import from the local folder, never from the skill directory or the old external package. With a typical @/* alias:

    import { CacheProvider, RevealKeepAlive, RevealProvider } from '@/features/reveal-3d';
    
  5. Configure Vite and main.tsx. Read vite-config.md and apply the process polyfill, manual process/util/assert aliases, three alias, dedupe settings, and worker.format: 'es'.

  6. Choose the implementation pattern. Use Pattern B (model browser or direct model ID) unless you already have a DMInstanceRef and confirmed Core DM 3D linkage. For full examples, read implementation.md.

  7. Keep provider placement stable. CacheProvider and RevealKeepAlive are always mounted at page/app level. RevealProvider is conditional, only when a model is selected or linked.

  8. Run typecheck and build (tsc --noEmit, pnpm build, etc.) and fix any copied-import or dependency issues.

Minimal Example

import { useCallback, useMemo } from 'react';
import type { CogniteClient } from '@cognite/sdk';
import {
  CacheProvider,
  Reveal3DResources,
  RevealCanvas,
  RevealKeepAlive,
  RevealProvider,
  type AddCadResourceOptions,
} from '@/features/reveal-3d';

type SelectedModel = { modelId: number; revisionId: number };

function ViewerContent({ modelId, revisionId }: SelectedModel) {
  const resources = useMemo<AddCadResourceOptions[]>(
    () => [{ modelId, revisionId }],
    [modelId, revisionId]
  );
  const onLoaded = useCallback(() => {}, []);

  return (
    <RevealCanvas>
      <Reveal3DResources resources={resources} onModelsLoaded={onLoaded} />
    </RevealCanvas>
  );
}

export function ViewerPage({
  sdk,
  selected,
}: {
  sdk: CogniteClient;
  selected: SelectedModel | null;
}) {
  const memoizedSdk = useMemo(() => sdk, [sdk.project]);

  return (
    <CacheProvider>
      <RevealKeepAlive>
        <div style={{ width: '100%', height: '70vh', position: 'relative' }}>
          {selected && (
            <RevealProvider sdk={memoizedSdk}>
              <ViewerContent
                modelId={selected.modelId}
                revisionId={selected.revisionId}
              />
            </RevealProvider>
          )}
        </div>
      </RevealKeepAlive>
    </CacheProvider>
  );
}

Dependencies

Suggested versions are starting points. If the target app already pins compatible versions, defer to the app.

PackageSuggested versionPurpose
react / react-domapp versionUI framework
@cognite/duneapp versionAuthenticated SDK via useDune()
@cognite/reveal^4.30.0Reveal viewer runtime
@cognite/sdk^10.0.0CDF API client
@tanstack/react-query^5.90.21Reveal/FDM data fetching hooks
three^0.180.0Three.js singleton used by Reveal
process, util, assertlatestBrowser polyfills for Reveal dependencies
ajv^8Avoids older transitive AJV resolution in monorepos
@types/threelatest dev depTypeScript types

Example install (pnpm; adapt to the app's package manager):

pnpm add @cognite/reveal @cognite/sdk @tanstack/react-query three process util assert ajv
pnpm add -D @types/three

After install, check @cognite/reveal's three peer requirement and align three if needed.

Do not install vite-plugin-node-polyfills; use the explicit Vite aliases in vite-config.md.

Critical Rules

  • ViewerContent contains only RevealCanvas and Reveal3DResources; no providers.
  • resources passed to Reveal3DResources must be memoized with useMemo.
  • onModelsLoaded, onSelect, and similar callbacks must be memoized with useCallback.
  • The SDK passed to RevealProvider must be memoized with useMemo keyed on client.project.
  • RevealCanvas fills its parent; the parent must have an explicit height.
  • Lazy-load canvas-heavy viewer content with React.lazy + Suspense when adding a route/page.

Advanced Reference

For the copied bundle API and exports, read code/README.md.

For model browser and FDM-linked implementations, read references/implementation.md.

For Vite, worker, polyfill, and troubleshooting details, read references/vite-config.md.

Verification Checklist

  • All files from skills/reveal-3d/code/reveal/ were copied into an app-local feature folder.
  • Imports point to the app-local folder (e.g. @/features/reveal-3d).
  • The app does not import Reveal helpers from the old external package.
  • Required dependencies are present in package.json.
  • main.tsx starts with the process polyfill before other imports.
  • vite.config.ts uses manual aliases, dedupe, three singleton alias, and worker.format: 'es'.
  • CacheProvider and RevealKeepAlive are always mounted; RevealProvider is conditional when model selection is conditional.
  • The viewer container has an explicit height.
  • Typecheck and build pass.