1. A computer-implemented method for use in displaying an image representative of a three-dimensional object, comprising the steps of: receiving metadata and shape data related to a three-dimensional object; wherein the shape data defines the three-dimensional object in a three-dimensional coordinate format; defining a region within the object using a two dimensional format; wherein the defined region is associated with at least a portion of the metadata; wherein the defined region allows a user to access metadata associated with an image being displayed to a user.