3D PDF facilitates the creation of interactive PDF documents containing 3D content directly from native CAD sources such as 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA V5, Creo, JT, or NX. These enriched documents can be easily shared with individuals who do not have access to CAD software, making it an enabling tool for broader participation in the design process. By leveraging Adobe technology, 3D PDF allows for the distribution of CAD models to various departments through configurable, use-case-based templates, eliminating the need for physical documents and drawings. A 3D PDF can serve as a Technical Data Package (TDP), containing all relevant information about the CAD data embedded within the document. This includes annotations, rich media like PowerPoint files and videos, hyperlinks, and spreadsheet data, which can be automatically embedded or manually inserted. The PDF can also function as a .zip file, transporting additional files such as native CAD data, purchasing documentation, or statistical process control documentation. Being a lightweight data format, 3D PDF is easily shareable via email and can typically bypass firewalls. It supports internal document sharing, creation of Work Instructions, RFQs, Training and Sales Documents, and supplier communication, aligning with Model Based Engineering processes. Password protection is available through Adobe Acrobat, ensuring secure sharing of compressed documents within the supply chain.

Features & Benefits

• 3D PDF Create
  • Allows CAD users to interactively publish 3D PDF files from within 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA V5, CREO, or NX applications.
  • Use familiar commands such as 'save as' / 'export as'
  • Publish your CAD data to company branded documents
  • Publish your CAD data to multiple templates simultaneously
• 3D PDF Enhance
  • Combines '3D PDF Create' capabilities with batch processing for ad hoc or volume publishing.
  • Enables casual users to drag and drop native CAD files
  • Also available to JT users
  • Offers independent viewing of the native CAD file
• Technical Data Package (TDP) Creation
  • Enables the creation of information-rich TDPs containing all information about the CAD data embedded within the document.
  • Documents can be annotated
  • Additional rich media such as PowerPoint files, video, hyperlinks to additional online information, and spreadsheet data can be auto-embedded or inserted manually
  • The PDF can also act like a .zip file to transport additional files, for example native CAD data, purchasing documentation or statistical process control documentation.
• IP Protection
  • Password protect your PDF documents, meaning you can share a single, password secured document which has been compressed to a shareable size.