Model Viewer for Outlook
by Move Work Forward Apps
Preview and explore 2D drawings and 3D models directly from Outlook – no CAD software required.
Non-engineering teams constantly receive CAD attachments they can’t open or understand. Model Viewer for Outlook lets anyone preview 2D and 3D models, inspect properties, and understand what’s inside - all without leaving Outlook or installing CAD software. Reduce back-and-forth with engineering and respond to customers faster.
Perfect for
• Sales, account managers, and customer success working with technical quotes
• Purchasing and procurement reviewing supplier CAD files
• Project managers coordinating design changes with external partners
• Executives who want a quick visual check without opening a CAD workstation
Key capabilities
Open 70+ CAD formats directly from Outlook
• AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Siemens NX, Solid Edge
• STEP, IGES, Parasolid, ACIS, JT, STL, OBJ, 3MF, and more
Explore 3D models effortlessly
• Zoom, pan, rotate, section, and isolate parts
• View assemblies and sub-assemblies where supported
Understand models without engineering tools
• Inspect bill of materials (BOM)
• View part metadata and properties (material, dimensions, etc.)
• See preview thumbnails for multiple attached models
Boost productivity in Outlook
• Works with both incoming and sent emails
• Pin the viewer while working across multiple emails
• Copy essential model info directly into your email reply
• No downloads or desktop CAD installations required
Secure and cloud-powered
• Rendering handled securely in the cloud
• No CAD files stored on local devices
• Built for Microsoft 365 compliance and data security expectations
How it works
1. Install the add-in from Microsoft AppSource.
2. Open any email containing CAD attachments.
3. Click the [Your app name] button in Outlook’s command bar.
4. Choose the file to load and explore the model directly in the panel.
Requirements & licensing
• Requires an active Model Viewer for Microsoft 365 subscription (Free tier available; Pro unlocks unlimited previews).
• Supports Outlook on the web, the new Outlook for Windows, and Outlook for Mac.
• Outlook mobile support will be enabled as Microsoft expands add-in compatibility.
• No CAD/CAM desktop license is required to preview supported formats.
App capabilities
- Can send data over the Internet
- This app can access personal information on the active message, such as sender names, recipient names, email addresses, message body, and attachment information. The app may send this data to a third-party service. Other items in your mailbox can’t be read or modified.