Exporting in 3D PDF format
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Command |
Path |
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Export 3D PDF (3D only) |
File > Export |
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:
Select the command.
The Export 3D PDF Options dialog box opens.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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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. |
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Quality |
Specify the quality of the PDF; this setting affects the size of the exported file when it contains objects with curved surfaces |
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Export Saved Views |
Exports saved views |
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Apply Double Side Faces |
Applies 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. |
Specify the export file name and destination.