Exporting in 3D PDF Format (3D only)

3D models can be exported in .pdf format, so that they can be manipulated in applications such as Bluebeam’s Revu and Adobe’s Acrobat Reader. Depending on the Vectorworks export settings and the capabilities of the reader being used, you can complete a variety of operations in the .pdf, such as display saved views, reposition the object (rotate, pan, zoom, walkthrough, etc.), save new views, play animations, select certain drawing objects, measure objects, change render modes and lighting, and add comments. See your PDF reader’s help system for details about how to manipulate the model.

To export a 3D PDF:

1. Select File > Export > Export 3D PDF (3D only).

The Export 3D PDF Options dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Export	Specify whether to export selected objects only, all objects in the current layer, or all visible objects in all layers. Views can be exported only if All Visible Objects in All Layers is selected.
Quality	Specify the quality of the PDF; this setting affects the size of the exported file when it contains objects with curved surfaces
Export Saved Views	Select to export saved views
Apply Double Side Faces	Select to apply double side faces. This setting allows you to view a model from all sides, even if the PDF reader’s double-sided rendering/face normal settings, are not set to display double sides. Selecting this setting increases file size.

2. Specify the options and click OK.

3. Specify the export file name and destination, and then click Save.

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