topic 2D Marker not visible through 3D Object (Indoor, behind 3D Object ..) in 3D Mapping Questions

2D Marker not visible through 3D Object (Indoor, behind 3D Object ..)

ChristophHaeberli — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:59:50 GMT

2D Layer Features, symbolisced as 2D Marker, Relative to ground or relative to scene, are not showed when they are inside or behind a 3D-Object (Scene Service, like a Building).

Tranparency on the 3D-Object makes no difference, exept 100%.

Workaround: 2D Layer as Style 3D-Object

Any plans, that the 2D Symbols are also showing up, if behind 3D Objects? This is important for indoor sensors, Beacons, Analytic-Points (Noise, Visibility and more)

Re: 2D Marker not visible through 3D Object (Indoor, behind 3D Object ..)

GreteSoosalu — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:28:32 GMT

Hi @ChristophHaeberli

This is in our backlog but not yet planned for a release.
Thank you for sharing the use cases, this helps us to prioritize the backlog!

Re: 2D Marker not visible through 3D Object (Indoor, behind 3D Object ..)

ThomasKnabl — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:14:19 GMT

Hi @ChristophHaeberli,

ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript 5.0 introduced improved occlusion handling for 3D labels and icons. Labels and icons can now remain visible when occluded by buildings, floors, or terrain, making it easier to work with indoor sensors, beacons, and analytical points in complex 3D scenes.

You can read more about the enhancement here:

ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript 5.0 - Improved occlusion handling for 3D labels and icons

This capability is now also available in Scene Viewer:

What's New in Scene Viewer (June 2026) - Improve legibility with icon visibility

Thanks for sharing this use case with us.

Betreff: 2D Marker not visible through 3D Object (Indoor, behind 3D Object ..)

ChristophHaeberli — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:43:19 GMT

Thanks @ThomasKnabl Looks good! Same Scene as before, the Icons are shown now

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