Tetra4D Automate is a server solution designed to automatically generate data-rich, interactive 3D PDF documents from PDM/PLM systems or internal storage networks. It addresses the communication and collaboration challenges faced by organizations that create a high volume of CAD models. By scaling 3D PDF usage, it delivers documents that support key use cases with less IT effort and eliminates the need for costly, complex enterprise-level solutions. The software integrates with PDM/PLM and ERP systems, or can be implemented in a "watch-folder" mode. It supports over 20 CAD formats, including full support of assembly structure, PMI, views, and CAD attributes. Tetra4D Automate aggregates all required information into a single document, including the CAD model, bill of materials, and meta-data. It generates fit-to-purpose documents for various use cases, thanks to highly customizable Tetra4 Enrich templates, and supports key features like security management, file attachment, and conversion of CAD files to standard formats. Common uses include product viewing, technical data packages (TDP), design change notification, requests for quotation, and spare part catalogs. The 3D PDFs created with Tetra4D Automate are compatible with Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat, complying with 3D PDF ISO standards.

Features & Benefits

• Efficiently Scale 3D PDF Creation
  • Streamlines documentation and communication workflows without a costly enterprise solution, reducing IT effort, installations, upgrades, and software management, saving time and money.
• Simple, Easy-to-Deploy Server Solution
  • Requires minimal customization, training, and integration support, enabling immediate product use without process interruption or downtime.
• Leverage Highly Customizable Tetra4D Enrich Templates
  • Enables the creation of custom templates using Tetra4D Enrich and Adobe Acrobat Pro, or the use of existing templates, to build compelling documents for product visualization, engineering data release, design change notifications, part catalogs, maintenance manuals, and technical data packages (TDPs).
• On-Demand Flexibility
  • Allows 3D PDF generation to be triggered by PDM/PLM events (e.g., check-in, status change), watch-folder activity, or manual triggering from within the PDM/PLM client, providing flexibility within structured environments.
• Aggregate Complete Product Information
  • Offers full support of assembly structure, PMI, Views, and CAD attributes, including meta-data and BOM information managed by PDM, PLM, and ERP systems.