Using the Viewer
The Viewer is where anyone with a published Swyvl link can explore your Project. It’s designed to make spatial data easy to view, understand, and share—whether it’s photos, 3D models, plans, linework or a 360 interactive tour.
This guide covers how to use the Viewer to navigate your map, open Data Items, and explore your Project.
Navigating the Map
Basic Controls
Pan:
Left-click and drag your mouse to move the map in any direction.
On touch devices, drag with your finger.
Rotate:
Middle-click and drag your mouse to rotate the map view.
Alternatively, press CTRL + Left-click and drag.
Zoom:
Use the scroll wheel on your mouse or pinch in/out on a touch device.
Reset View:
Use the Home button in the Map Controls (bottom-right)
Finding Locations and Data
You can explore data in three main ways within the Viewer:
Click map markers and icons
Select any visible icon, pin, or hotspot directly on the map
This will open the associated Data Item, such as a Photo, 360 Photo, 3D Model, or Plan
Use the Search & Navigation Panel (top left):
Search Bar: Enter a place name to zoom to that location
Navigate To menu (if enabled): Quickly jump to specific Data Items marked as key locations.
Open the Sidebar (Project Data)
Click the project data icon to open the Sidebar
View a full list of all Data Items and Floor Plans
Use the search box to quickly find items
Interacting with Data Items
Photos & 360 Photos:
Click and drag (or swipe) to look around
Use on-screen arrows or keyboard shortcuts (
.and,) to move between linked 360 Photos
3D Models & 3D Tilesets:
Pan, zoom, and rotate to inspect models from any angle
Floor Plans:
Toggle plans on and off using the Map Controls
Move between different floor plans using the Map Controls
Tips for Viewers
Use Navigate To for quick access to key locations
Open the Sidebar to browse and search for data
Toggle visibility of Floor Plans and Data Items to change the context
For best results, use an up-to-date browser on desktop or tablet