Model Viewer for Outlook

When you receive an email with a supported model file attached (or embedded in the email body), you can use Model Viewer for Outlook to process and display the model without ever leaving Outlook.

Installation

Install the Model Viewer for Outlook for Microsoft AppSource. You can install the app for yourself, somebody else or the entire organization.

Supported File Types

Model Viewer for Outlook supports file types that can be converted into an SVF derivative format. A list of supported formats can be found on Autodesk: https://aps.autodesk.com/en/docs/model-derivative/v2/developers_guide/supported-translations/

If you’re unsure whether your file is supported, feel free to contact us at support@moveworkforward.com and we’ll be happy to verify it for you.

How to view models in Outlook

1. Open the Email
   Go to the email containing the relevant model files. These may appear as attachments or embedded within the email body.

2. Launch Model Viewer
   Select Model Viewer from the Outlook toolbar.
   If you don’t see it:

   • Click the three dots (…)

   • Select Model Viewer from the drop-down menu.

3. Process the Model
   A Model Viewer panel will appear on the right, listing each detected model file.

   

   Click Process next to the model you would like to view.

   

4. Open the Model
   Once processing is complete, a View button will appear.

   

   Click View and a window will pop up displaying your model.

   

5. Explore the Model
   Use the toolbar at the bottom of the viewer for navigation, inspection, and review options.

   

6. Close the Model Viewer for Outlook
   When you’re done, simply close the window.

To access a previously processed model, just return to the email, open Model Viewer and click View, there is no need to reprocess the file!

When viewing an email thread, Model Viewer will only show the files associated with the specific email you have selected, not the entire thread.

Viewing Models in Outlook (Web Browser)

When using Outlook in a web browser, the workflow for viewing models is very similar to the desktop experience.

1. Open the Email
   Navigate to the email containing the model files.

2. Launch Model Viewer
   Click the Model Viewer icon to open the Model Viewer panel.

   

3. Process the Model
   In the panel, click Process next to the model you want to view.

   

4. Open the Model
   Once processing is complete, click View to open the model

   

   A new window will appear displaying the model.
   

5. Explore the Model
   Use the tool bar at the bottom of the viewer to navigate, inspect and review the model.

   

6. Close the Viewer
   When finished, simply close the model window.

Updated: 05 Dec 2025