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title: "V-Ray mesh viewer"
canonical: "https://documentation.chaos.com/space/VC4D/116850740/V-Ray%20mesh%20viewer"
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This page describes the V-Ray Mesh Viewer and its usage.


## <span style="color: #000000">**Overview**</span>

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The V-Ray Mesh Viewer is a simple tool that previews V-Ray mesh and alembic files. It can display both static and animated meshes. 


## **UI Paths**

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| Windows | **C:\Program Files\Maxon Cinema 4D Rnn\plugins\V-Ray\	ools** |
| macOS | **Applications/Maxon Cinema 4D Rnn/plugins/V-Ray/tools** |


## **Usage**

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After the tool is loaded, it asks for the **.vrmesh** or **.abc** file to preview. Click **Open **to view the mesh.

Navigate around the mesh by holding **Alt** and then using the **Left mouse button** to **Rotate**, the **Middle mouse button** to **Pan**, and the** Right mouse button** to **Zoom**.


![image](media://202097bb-8e3f-49d3-81b6-9a93e3d8bc77)


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