# Controlling perspective (and how to use Rendering Pane)
After adding a new layer or selecting a layer from the list, **Rendering Pane** displays the meteorological data in the 3D-image and contains some options for controlling perspective.
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After adding a new layer or selecting a layer from the list, **Rendering Pane** displays the meteorological data in the 3D-image and contains some options for controlling perspective.
* The *Legend* shows a brief explanation and the colormap of the selected layers.
* The *Color Bar* shows the variable names and units of the selected variable.