Create and manage work packages > Add structure > Product manufacturing information (PMI)
Inspect PMI information in the Viewer
When inspecting three-dimensional product manufacturing information (PMI) in the Viewer panel, you can zoom in or out on specific PMI elements, as well as hide all visible PMI elements without hiding 3D parts and features from your view.
Procedure
If you have not done so already, navigate to the Work Instructions Authoring page.
In the upper-left panel, in the Assembly tab, select next to each part or assembly of parts to be shown in the Viewer.
To zoom in to a specific PMI element:
On the PMI Assembly Level tab, select next to each PMI element to be displayed in the Viewer.
PMI elements attached to parts or assemblies that are outside those that you selected in step 2 may appear to hang in space outside the viewer.
To zoom in to a specific element, select it in the PMI Assembly Level tab or Viewer and click .
The view jumps to the PMI selection.
(Optional) To zoom out to include all parts and assemblies and PMI elements, click .
To hide all PMI elements in the Viewer:
In the Viewer, click and select Hide All PMIs.
PMI elements are cleared but part and assembly elements remain in the viewer.
Tip To hide all parts, assemblies, and PMI elements, click and select Hide All.
(Optional) To display the same or different parts, assemblies, and PMI elements, repeat this process.
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.xid2214895/xid1980043 · retrieved 2026-07-11