diff --git a/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/__manifest__.py b/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/__manifest__.py
index 15cf4c5e..36f870e8 100644
--- a/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/__manifest__.py
+++ b/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/__manifest__.py
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 
 {
     'name': 'Fusion Plating — Configurator',
-    'version': '19.0.2.0.0',
+    'version': '19.0.3.0.0',
     'category': 'Manufacturing/Plating',
     'summary': 'Quotation configurator with part catalog, coating configs, and formula-based pricing engine.',
     'description': """
diff --git a/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/static/src/scss/fp_3d_viewer.scss b/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/static/src/scss/fp_3d_viewer.scss
index 11a539c8..3a8231bb 100644
--- a/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/static/src/scss/fp_3d_viewer.scss
+++ b/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/static/src/scss/fp_3d_viewer.scss
@@ -4,54 +4,18 @@
 // License OPL-1 (Odoo Proprietary License v1.0)
 // =============================================================================
 
-// -- Configurator two-column layout: 3/4 fields + 1/4 preview --
-// When the preview column is hidden (no 3D model AND no drawings), the
-// fields column expands to full width via the :has() selector below.
+// -- Configurator layout (single column) -------------------------------------
+// The right-side 3D viewer + drawing preview were retired in favour of
+// smart-button + inline-Preview-link affordances. Layout collapses to a
+// single full-width column. Wrapper kept so the SCSS hook stays stable
+// in case we add a side panel back later.
 .o_fp_cfg_layout {
-    display: grid;
-    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
-    gap: 16px;
-    align-items: start;
+    display: block;
 }
-
-// Full width when right column has no visible content
-.o_fp_cfg_layout:has(> .o_fp_cfg_preview.o_invisible_modifier),
-.o_fp_cfg_layout:has(> .o_fp_cfg_preview[style*="display: none"]),
-.o_fp_cfg_layout:has(> .o_fp_cfg_preview[style*="display:none"]) {
-    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
-}
-
 .o_fp_cfg_fields {
     min-width: 0;
 }
 
-.o_fp_cfg_preview {
-    position: sticky;
-    top: 16px;
-
-    // Force all field widgets (3D viewer, Html drawing preview) to be
-    // block-level + full width so the 3D and PDF iframes match exactly.
-    .o_field_widget,
-    > div > .o_field_widget {
-        display: block;
-        width: 100%;
-    }
-
-    iframe {
-        display: block;
-    }
-}
-
-// Responsive: stack on narrow screens
-@media (max-width: 1200px) {
-    .o_fp_cfg_layout {
-        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
-    }
-    .o_fp_cfg_preview {
-        position: static;
-    }
-}
-
 // -- 3D viewer widget --
 .o_fp_3d_viewer_root {
     width: 100%;
diff --git a/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/views/fp_quote_configurator_views.xml b/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/views/fp_quote_configurator_views.xml
index 7c7b3fea..0800404b 100644
--- a/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/views/fp_quote_configurator_views.xml
+++ b/fusion_plating/fusion_plating_configurator/views/fp_quote_configurator_views.xml
@@ -66,6 +66,22 @@
                                 invisible="not part_catalog_id">
                             <field name="part_catalog_id" widget="statinfo" string="Part"/>
                         </button>
+                        <!--
+                            3D Model + Drawings smart buttons.
+                            Both open a modal preview (action_open_3d_fullscreen
+                            and action_view_drawings) that replaces what used
+                            to be the right-column inline previews.
+                        -->
+                        <button name="action_open_3d_fullscreen"
+                                type="object"
+                                class="oe_stat_button"
+                                icon="fa-cube"
+                                invisible="not model_attachment_id">
+                            <div class="o_stat_info">
+                                <span class="o_stat_value">1</span>
+                                <span class="o_stat_text">3D Model</span>
+                            </div>
+                        </button>
                         <button name="action_view_drawings"
                                 type="object"
                                 class="oe_stat_button"
@@ -100,9 +116,14 @@
                         </h1>
                     </div>
 
-                    <!-- Main layout: 3/4 fields (left) + 1/4 3D preview (right) -->
+                    <!--
+                        Single-column layout. The right-side 3D viewer +
+                        Drawing preview were removed (commit pending) — both
+                        live behind the 3D Model / Drawings smart buttons at
+                        the top of the form, plus inline "Preview" links
+                        next to each respective field.
+                    -->
                     <div class="o_fp_cfg_layout">
-                        <!-- LEFT COLUMN: all fields -->
                         <div class="o_fp_cfg_fields">
                             <group>
                                 <group string="Customer &amp; Part">
@@ -114,19 +135,41 @@
                                            invisible="state != 'draft' or model_attachment_id"
                                            string="Attach 3D File"/>
                                     <field name="upload_3d_filename" invisible="1"/>
-                                    <field name="model_attachment_id"
-                                           string="3D Model"
-                                           invisible="not model_attachment_id"
-                                           readonly="state != 'draft'"/>
-                                    <!-- Drawing: upload before, filename + clear button after -->
+                                    <!--
+                                        3D Model + inline Preview link. Field shows
+                                        the attachment name, the small Preview link
+                                        opens the same fullscreen wizard as the
+                                        smart button at the top of the form.
+                                    -->
+                                    <label for="model_attachment_id" string="3D Model"
+                                           invisible="not model_attachment_id"/>
+                                    <div class="o_row" invisible="not model_attachment_id">
+                                        <field name="model_attachment_id" nolabel="1"
+                                               readonly="state != 'draft'"/>
+                                        <button name="action_open_3d_fullscreen"
+                                                type="object"
+                                                string="Preview"
+                                                icon="fa-eye"
+                                                class="btn btn-link btn-sm ms-2 p-0"
+                                                title="Open 3D model preview"/>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <!-- Drawing: upload before, filename + Preview link after -->
                                     <field name="upload_drawing" filename="upload_drawing_filename"
                                            invisible="state != 'draft' or drawing_count > 0"
                                            string="Attach Drawing"/>
                                     <field name="upload_drawing_filename" invisible="1"/>
-                                    <field name="first_drawing_id"
-                                           string="Drawing"
-                                           invisible="drawing_count == 0"
-                                           readonly="state != 'draft'"/>
+                                    <label for="first_drawing_id" string="Drawing"
+                                           invisible="drawing_count == 0"/>
+                                    <div class="o_row" invisible="drawing_count == 0">
+                                        <field name="first_drawing_id" nolabel="1"
+                                               readonly="state != 'draft'"/>
+                                        <button name="action_view_drawings"
+                                                type="object"
+                                                string="Preview"
+                                                icon="fa-eye"
+                                                class="btn btn-link btn-sm ms-2 p-0"
+                                                title="Open drawing preview"/>
+                                    </div>
                                     <field name="drawing_count" invisible="1"/>
                                 </group>
                                 <group string="RFQ / PO Documents">
@@ -222,37 +265,6 @@
                             </group>
                         </div>
 
-                        <!-- RIGHT COLUMN: 3D preview + Drawings preview (sticky) -->
-                        <div class="o_fp_cfg_preview"
-                             invisible="not model_attachment_id and drawing_count == 0">
-                            <!-- 3D viewer -->
-                            <div invisible="not model_attachment_id">
-                                <field name="model_attachment_id" widget="fp_3d_preview" nolabel="1"/>
-                                <div class="text-center mt-2">
-                                    <button name="action_open_3d_fullscreen"
-                                            string="Full Screen"
-                                            type="object"
-                                            class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-primary"
-                                            icon="fa-expand"/>
-                                </div>
-                            </div>
-                            <!-- Drawings preview (custom OWL widget — fixed height, full screen button) -->
-                            <div invisible="drawing_count == 0" class="mt-3">
-                                <span class="o_form_label fw-bold text-muted small d-block mb-1">Drawing Preview</span>
-                                <field name="first_drawing_id"
-                                       widget="fp_pdf_inline_preview"
-                                       nolabel="1"
-                                       readonly="1"/>
-                                <!-- Multi-drawing list shown only when more than one -->
-                                <div invisible="drawing_count &lt; 2" class="mt-2">
-                                    <span class="o_form_label fw-bold text-muted small d-block mb-1">All Drawings</span>
-                                    <field name="drawing_attachment_ids"
-                                           widget="fp_pdf_preview_binary"
-                                           nolabel="1"
-                                           readonly="1"/>
-                                </div>
-                            </div>
-                        </div>
                     </div>
 
                     <notebook>