Opening a 3D PDF File in Vertex G4

Background

Users may occasionally encounter situations where a 3D model exists only in the form of a 3D PDF file, and there is no actual 3D model available in a proper transfer file format.

The first option is to start modeling the part or assembly from scratch. However, this is a time-consuming process and modeling errors in such a case pose a risk.

Nevertheless, there may be a need to include the given model as part of a larger assembly (e.g., layout).

Below are the steps to import a 3D PDF file as a surface model into Vertex G4.

Steps

1. In the first step, you have a 3D PDF file that you want to convert into a format that Vertex G4 can understand.

2. Upload the same file to a free conversion service:
   Acrobat 3D PDF to Wavefront OBJ: online Acrobat 3D PDF to Wavefront OBJ converter for free

3. Convert the 3D PDF file to OBJ format and save it to a desired folder on your computer.

4. Then open Vertex G4 and go to "File" > "Open File"

5. Locate the saved OBJ file and load it into Vertex G4.

6. In the import settings, select "Import as assembly" and "Add outlines".

7. By default, the scale factor is 1.

8. If the model is not imported at the correct scale, measure a known dimension in the model and re-import the model scaled accordingly.

9. The model will also include separate parts.