Abstract: A fast 3D(three-dimensional) monitoring scene configuration method based on ontology and a hierarchical interaction model are presented to solve the problem of the difficulty in 3D scene configuration and the complexity of human-computer interaction in 3D configuration software.Semantic information is attached to the monitoring scene which can make the configuration process intelligent and human-computer interaction nature.The high-level device-independent interaction is realized using the hierarchical model,and it is propitious for the expansion of the system.The above method is of benefit to the 3D configuration software's development and effectiveness in using.