The 3D Viewer tab

The 3D Viewer displays 3D models of the template, showing all selected painted anatomy, neurons and expression patterns.

VFB features tens of thousands of 3D images of neurons, clones and expression patterns, registered to standard template brains. Any combination of these can be added to the 3D viewer together.

Point and click to select neurons/expression

Click and drag with the mouse or use the directional icons to rotate/move

Use the zoom icons or scroll with the mouse to zoom in/out

Home resets your view

The camera icon starts/stops a rotation animation of the scene

The sphere icon toggles wireframes on/off

Virtual Fly Brain (VFB) 3D Viewer


Last modified February 10, 2026: update website features docs (f4b24d8)