3. 3D PDF



How to save 3D framing model as 3D PDF


1.  Exporting model to 3D PDF,  you have to be in 3D view of your model.

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2.  Go to FileSave As  and it is important that you select Save as

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 3.  You can select destination folder or you can create a new folder called '3D_PDF'   

  • Generally it is a good idea to save the 3D PDF model under the same project. 

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  • File name : type the file name for example '3D_FRAMING'


  • Save as type :  it is imperative to select 'Adobe Acrobat Documents (*.pdf)' and Revision 'pdf 3d' get filled automatically. and the file name extension alos changes to .pdf


  • Click on Save.

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4. Tick all the views ( so Later when you open 3D pdf model, all these views  will be available under Views tab ) and click OK .


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  • Now 3D Framing Model has been created.



Open 3D PDF model


  • To open the model  go to 'Project Document Browser'→ click on Settings right click and from the contextual menu click on 'Open Project Folder'

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  • Click on the 3D model to activate it

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  • All these views ( shown below ) are available under 'View tab' and of course you can also rotate the model freely

  • To rotate the 3D model freely, hold down the left mouse button and move your mouse. 

  • To pan the 3D model, hold down the CTRL key on the keyboard and move your mouse. 


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How to Change  3D PDF Resolution


  • You can change  3D PDF resolution to suit.

  • Open the 3D PDF model. 


  • Click on 'Edit' and from the drop down menu  click on Preferences → Page Display

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  • Select 'Page Display'

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