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Tue, Jan 22, 2008
3D inporting
I just purchased Acrobat 3D to use with Solidworks. Upon setting my system up my 3D parts and assemblies in Solidworks no longer would...

Mon, Jan 14, 2008
Autocad 3D
Hi we as a company are developing a web application where we want to show autocad drg of products in 3D. The customer should...

Mon, Jan 14, 2008
Urgent, animated camera help!
Dear 3D expert How can I make a animated camera in pdf? Can you give me an example and tell me how to do it?...

Sat, Jan 12, 2008
How can we organize nodes in 3DTK Model Tree?
How can we re-organize or move named nodes and parts up or down the model tree in 3DTK? -Mike...

Sun, Jan 6, 2008
forms - attachment
Forms - they have turned into .xml attachments (used to be .pdf). I have tech. comm. suite and its happened on two different computers....

Thu, Dec 13, 2007
Where is Acrobat Pro 8.1 pulldown menu button in AutoCAD 2008?
With a new install of Acrobat Pro 8.1, how do I get the 'Adobe PDF' or 'Acrobat" pulldown menu button to install in AutoCAD...

Wed, Dec 12, 2007
removing watermarks from pdf image document
hi.... i have an document which has been scanned and the horizonatl and vertical line watermarks have been insterted in it and have been saved... now...

Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Add an object to an existing 3Dtoolkit model tree?
How can I add or insert an object or assy to an existing model tree in toolkit? I can delete items and change materials....

Mon, Dec 3, 2007
“Go to a 3D view” Javascript
I am looking for a way to change 3D views using JavaScript. I want to obtain similar result as the predefine action (Go to...
3 comments

Fri, Nov 30, 2007
xfa forms and 3d annotation interaction.
Dear expert, I tried embedding the 3d annotation in live cycle designer form and could not succeed. So what I did is created pdf with...

Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Creating markup symbol on mouse click
Dear expert, When user mouse click on a 3d object I wanted to create a marker or symbol.What is the best way to achieve this...

Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Acrobat 3D development issues
Dear Expert We are planning to develop an 3D markup application for 3D graphics data using Acrobat 3D and we have some questions regarding this. We...

Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Can I represent 3d data in PRC format?
Dear Expert, I am novice to acrobat3d and PRC formats. The question is I have 3d data available in Sql Server database. Now I want to...

Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Using Acrobat 3D in ASP .Net application
Can we implement acrobat 3D with .Net web application? If yes, how can we do that?...

Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Animation Saving
After i add my animation to my 3D model in Toolkit, I go to Save As and it says it saves the file but...

Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Add 3D annotation to a pdf document using Javascript
Dear expert, Can I add a 3d annotation to a pdf document. To be specific what I want to do is invoke the...

Sun, Nov 25, 2007
Adding color to plans?
Is it possible to take a large image of 2d engineering plans and color sections of the document with Acrobat? (Think rooms color...

Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Embed 3D in Livecycle Designer
Can I embed a 3d pdf object in a livecycle designer form? I currently have version 7.0. Thanks...

Mon, Nov 5, 2007
Filliable PDF form with link to database
Hi I hope someone can answer my question, I would like to know which software I need to create a pdf Form filliable but at...

Fri, Nov 2, 2007
Catia V5R17 symbol conversion problem.
Right clicking on a .CATPart (V5R17) and selecting Convert To PDF substitues all diameter symbols with description of the symbol instead. Doing a...

Thu, Nov 1, 2007
Compatabiliy issue....
Is it possible to make 3d PDF's created in Toolkit 8.1 readable by Acrobat 7.0? If it is what settings does the model need...

Tue, Oct 30, 2007
Acrobat 3D in a Webpage
Hello, I have a 3D PDF embedded in a web page. The PDF has several views. I would like to be able to...

Fri, Oct 26, 2007
Adobe Designer
How do I save an Adobe designer file to view as a PDF file?...

Fri, Oct 26, 2007
How can we extract markup information
Dear Expert, a): How can we retrieve the markup information that is there on a 3d model. b)How can we associate markup to a part or...

Tue, Oct 23, 2007
3d pdf viewing
Why do I lose the texture and shape in my 3D model whenever I change my view by rotating or zooming in Acrobat reader?...

Tue, Oct 23, 2007
3d pdf creation
How can I create a PDF with a 3D model in it that utilizes U3D's progressive CLOD feature, to allow users to interact with...

Thu, Oct 18, 2007
Acrobat 3d
Hello, I am using Acrobat 3D and attempting to create a model from my GIS Software. Everytime I try to drape my Aerial Photography...

Wed, Oct 3, 2007
Non Planar Cross Section
Is it possible to create a complex, non single plane cross section in Acrobat 3D toolkit? For example remove 1/4 of a cylinder....

Tue, Oct 2, 2007
x3d
Can Acrobat 3D create PDFs showing objects from a x3d file?...

Mon, Oct 1, 2007
textures not working
In the 3D toolkit most of the textures do not show up when applied to objects. Is this a universal problem....

Fri, Sep 28, 2007
Text export from Acrobat to Indesign CS3
How can I export text 0ut of Acrobat keeping all the atributes (ie. leading and Face) Exporting to Indesign3...

Thu, Sep 20, 2007
animated gif
Hello I would like to know if anyone can tell me if it's possible to embed an animated gif in to a "pdf" that...

Fri, Sep 14, 2007
3d
acrobat 3d 8.1 together with autocad 2007 (winXP). The conversion works correctly only when the user has administrative rights. Otherwise the conversion produces a...

Mon, Sep 10, 2007
Watch Folder for non ps file
Do you have any tools, software, or SDK that can convert acrobat and other 3D files into PDF automatically? I know you have Distiller, but...

Fri, Aug 31, 2007
camera route
The "camera route" which was created in 3d toolkit is not showing up in my pdf file. The camera happens to be renamed and the...

Thu, Aug 30, 2007
Problems about Acrobat 3D
1. Can FrameMaker 8 convert 3D files to PDF files? 2. Can Acrobat Viewer for java read the generated PDF file? Thank you,...

Tue, Aug 21, 2007
Print a color 3D Acorbat PDF in Black/White
I have recently installed acrobat 3D and converted an AutoCad drawing into a PDF, it views in color but I would like to print...
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Tue, Aug 21, 2007
Importing I-DEAS
When importing CAD-data from I-DEAS (as .mf1) into Acrobat 3D a pop-up window with Model Configuration is shown. Unfortunatly I cant select the whole...

Tue, Aug 21, 2007
HQ Raytracing is way too slow
It imports a large STEP file in just a few seconds, like no other program, but when it goes to rendering speed, I find...

Sat, Aug 11, 2007
Acrobat 3D callouts
I am doing three dimensional reconstruction of microscopy images and turning them into 3D pdf format. These 3D images need to be properly annotated....
3 comments

Wed, Aug 1, 2007
Opening Multiple sites using combobox
I want to ask how can I open many web sites using combobox. Does it use javascript...

Wed, Aug 1, 2007
camera
How to creat une animated camera ???...
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Wed, Aug 1, 2007
smooth camera rotation
I can't download the Smooth Camera Rotation tutorial...

Tue, Jul 31, 2007
3D annotation visibility
Hi, Is there any way to hide a 3D annotation? I am trying to layer a 3D annotation and a 2D image and then...

Mon, Jul 30, 2007
Animation Forward/Reverse
Is it possible to have my animation saved in the reverse direction when saving from toolkit into pdf? Presently there is no reverse direction capability in...

Thu, Jul 26, 2007
Animation button disabled
Imported VRML that has animation. Why is the animation button disabled in PDF?...

Wed, Jul 11, 2007
Acrobat 3D - Toolkit Object Colour problem
I am having a problem with the transition between Toolkit and Acrobat 3D. On a project I am working on I need to be able...

Wed, Jul 4, 2007
ACrobat 3D
Hello Experts I have a 3D pdf of a plastic bag with a logo on it, I have a transparency map to keep the logo...

Wed, Jun 6, 2007
Acrobat 3D Version 8 Beta
Acrobat 3D Version 8 Beta (for Windows Vista) automatically stores documents in temp files. How do I configure Acrobat 3D Version 8 to...

Tue, Jun 5, 2007
acrobat 8 3d
Dear team I am trying to show my 3d designs using the trial version 8 publisher but the recipient is using a mac they...

Wed, May 30, 2007
Acrobat 3D
I created a PDF from a Catia V5 model using the trial version of Acrobat 3D 8.0. When I try to open the...

Tue, May 29, 2007
Getting Acrobat 3D to work in PDFs created from Word.
Hi, I have a question regarding Acrobat 3D. I am running an evaluation version on Windows XP. Mostly with good results, however, in Reader V...

Fri, May 18, 2007
form design
When I'm in the forms design, I'm having difficulity activating the e-mail for the form??...

Wed, May 16, 2007
Convert 3D Model to PDF using java
how to convert 3D model to pdf using java?...

Thu, May 3, 2007
Adobe 3D - Animation
I need some help with animations. I have created an keyframe animation of one of our products. Within this animation there is a flashing indicator...

Mon, Apr 30, 2007
JavaScript in Boxoball.pdf example
http://www.acrobatusers.com/tech_corners/3d/3d_gallery/index.php?galleryimage=boxoballs The Boxoball.pdf is one of my favorit example at the Acrobat 3D corner. I tried to investigate it with Acrobat 3D 8 Beta. Although...

Thu, Apr 26, 2007
3D View in PDF
Hello Thom! I want to create a 3D View in PDF with Adobe SDK. How can I do that? Thanks Hyppolite...

Thu, Apr 26, 2007
capture
Revit 2008...

Wed, Apr 25, 2007
Acrobat 3D trial version
I work in the technical publications domain. I would like to evaluate the Acrobat 3D ver 8, before I could purchase. I tried...

Tue, Apr 24, 2007
Water Mark
I Want to Remove water mark, Which i place on PDF using Adobe Acrobat 3D, Pls Help me.......

Thu, Apr 19, 2007
3D obejects cannot be viewd in Acrobat reader
Dear 3D expert, I have created a PDF 3D object with Acrobat 3 D (trial version) I can view this object and move it in...

Wed, Apr 18, 2007
Generate Geometrie via JavaScript
Is it possible to generate 3D content (geometrie) via JavaScript. The only thing I can find in the 3D API is the node type...

Wed, Apr 18, 2007
error
>Everytime I try to open up a PDF file on my email, this message pops up >and it will not allow me to view...

Sat, Apr 14, 2007
tutorial once again
Syntax Error!! I am trying to complete the "3D_forms_interaction" tutorial. I had planned on using the result of my efforts with the "Creating custom...

Sat, Apr 14, 2007
tutorial again
Is it possible to add the functionality of the 3D_forms_interaction Tutorial to a custom Steps template in Designer. The 3D_forms_interaction tutorial requires you to...

Thu, Apr 12, 2007
tutorial
Where are the java script and sample form for the 3D_forms_interaction.pdf tutorial?...

Thu, Apr 12, 2007
Acrobat 3D v8.0
What is the difference between Deep Exploration (CAD) v5.0 and Acrobat 3D v8.0?...

Tue, Apr 10, 2007
3D views and javascript
Hello, I'm using ACROBAT 3D and I'm trying to create button (including javascript) witch allows switch views created in acrobat....
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Thu, Mar 29, 2007
Camera Transition Part 2
This is a follow-up to the question addressed by Donna. I have seen examples of PDFs which have smooth camera transitions, and I...

Thu, Mar 29, 2007
Camera Transition
I have created multiple views in a project I am working on in Acrobat Pro 8 and have tied in buttons to go to each...

Wed, Mar 28, 2007
Acrobat 3D
Acrobat 3D: Can I export a model from Toolkit as a PDF? I want to explode a model in Toolkit so it will convey to the...

Wed, Mar 28, 2007
3D PDF in Flash
I create 3D PDF files and animated 3D PDF files by printing 3D PDF from Microstation (Bentley Architecture / Bentley Structure). These are extremely...

Tue, Mar 27, 2007
3D activation
How do i make the 3D animation active by default, rather than having to click on it first?...

Tue, Mar 27, 2007
backgound colurs
When i bring ain a .u3d file in Acrobat 3D, the default background colour is a dark grey. If i change this and...

Tue, Mar 27, 2007
AutoCad to Convertion PDF Problem
Hi Experts, I have a problem with Adobe Professional 7.0 I am trying to convert CAD Drawings to PDF file. This files are 'A0'...

Mon, Mar 19, 2007
Tab Order on Form
I have created a form using LiveCycle Designer. I have set the tab order, but have one field that is not recognized even...

Mon, Mar 5, 2007
3d preferred renderer
I open my 3d pdf in 7.0.7 reader. On some machines I can change from 'software' to 'directx 9' which is great, but...

Fri, Mar 2, 2007
access pdf functions from html webpage via javascript?
I would like to access the javascript functions of an embedded pdf in a webpage. How can I do this? for example: Press a...

Wed, Feb 28, 2007
Using Flash in Acrobat 3D
In Acrobat 3D I am unable to insert any .swf files that are more recent than Flash 5. Any tips?...

Fri, Feb 23, 2007
Control 3D PDF from HTML?
Hi Experts, I want to use Acrobat 3D inside an iFrame to view a product on a web page. Is it possible to control...

Thu, Feb 22, 2007
link CADappl to Acro3D
Dear Experts: I am very confused about acro3D (WINXP). A document downloaded from adobe's website makes a distinction between Acro3D and 3D Toolkit. Acro3D is...

Thu, Feb 8, 2007
Opacity map
Here is a questions about Acrobat 3D toolkit I have an object with a opacity map applied to it brought from 3D studio MAX into...

Fri, Feb 2, 2007
Camera Animation
Hi, I programmed a smooth camera flight from one position to another in Acrobat Professional 7.0.0. Everything worked fine. After having installed the upgrade 7.0.7...

Thu, Feb 1, 2007
3D import
Will Acrobat 3D Toolkit import Solidworks models that have been saved as eDrawingsViewer files? The eDrawings files have eprt and easm extensions. If the models...

Thu, Jan 18, 2007
Can I change the 3d navigation toolbars?
Can I do some changes about 3d navigation toolbars? I mean can I get rid of some of them?...

Fri, Jan 12, 2007
Bookmark Highlights
OK, does anyone know how you can set Acrobat 3D to highlight the bookmark that you are in. For example, if you have a...

Thu, Jan 11, 2007
About adding javascript to 3d module?
If I know nothing about javascript, can I just add some javascript to my 3d module? I want to add a explode button,implode button and...

Thu, Jan 4, 2007
animated camera
Hello experts, I created a camera animation in the 3D toolkit. Then I imported the u3d into a pdf in acrobat 3, but nothing...

Thu, Jan 4, 2007
DXF
Why is the 3d model imported from a dxf file not solid it looks hollow?...

Fri, Dec 22, 2006
3d scene building
Is there any work being done on 3d scene buliding for displaying 3d objects on the Internet ?...

Tue, Dec 19, 2006
batch processing
To run Adobe 3D in command line mode is not possible. If I use method "batch processing" is there a possibility to use this...

Mon, Dec 18, 2006
batch processing
We want to run Adobe 3D in batch process in background creating 3D PDF from CAD (ProE) models. This is possible by: call "C:\Programme\Adobe\Acrobat...

Fri, Dec 15, 2006
Basic Javascript interaction
Sorry about my stupid question for the Basic Javascript interaction. I found the code on page 2 in your example :-) big surprise. having...

Wed, Dec 13, 2006
connecting buttons wtih 3d view in javascript
I am looking for a way to change 3D views using JavaScript. I want to obtain similar result as the predefine action (Go to...

Wed, Dec 13, 2006
Designing form (TextField)
how to create comb field in acrobat live cycle 7.0...

Wed, Dec 13, 2006
acrobat javascript
I am looking for a way to change 3D views using JavaScript. I want to obtain similar result as the predefine action (Go to...

Tue, Dec 12, 2006
Basic Javascript 3D Interaction
can you give me the javascrips from the Basic Javascript Interaction example you posted on this site. i want to know how you're able to...

Tue, Dec 12, 2006
acrobat javascript
I have a pdf file which has a 3d image and some buttons on it. how can i write a javascript actions for the...

Mon, Dec 11, 2006
acrobat javascript
i have a file which will be 1.autometically generated 2. along with buttons 3. and 3d image 4. whose different views can be seen by clicking those...

Thu, Dec 7, 2006
ADD TEXTURE
HOW TO ADD TEXTURE...

Thu, Dec 7, 2006
Add interactivity to my 3D objects?
I have 3D object of a house. I have to hide the roof by clicking a "HideRoof" button. Do you have an example script...

Sat, Dec 2, 2006
Can I disable the Model Tree Navigation Tab?
Is there a way when you launch a PDF to disable the Model Tree Navigation Tab? We are working on a 3D PDF where...

Mon, Nov 20, 2006
Can I control navigation in Acrobat 3D using the keyboard?
Is there a way to navigate in the Acrobat 3D Viewer without using the mouse by using 3D keyboard navigation shortcuts?...

Sat, Nov 18, 2006
How do I control the resolution of raytraced image renders?
I have Pro E models from our Engineering department and want to create very high resolution rendered images for some printed technical brochures. How...

Tue, Nov 14, 2006
How do I export a 2D JPEG image from a 3D object?
While in Acrobat, after I interact with and position a 3D file, is there any way to export that view to a rendered 2D...

Sat, Nov 4, 2006
Can I export solid objects in vector format from Acrobat 3D Toolkit and maintain color scheme and surface textures?
I can open and edit Pro/E (prt & asm) files in the Acrobat 3D toolkit just fine and then export wireframe views for use...

Fri, Nov 3, 2006
Can I code 3D Javascript commands in Acrobat Professional 7 to control a 3D model?
Can I code 3D Javascript commands in Acrobat Professional 7 to control a 3D model? It is my understanding that our CAD group...

Thu, Nov 2, 2006
What is the difference between Acrobat 3D and Acrobat Professional 7.0?
I am trying to understand the difference between Acrobat 3D and Acrobat Professional 7. What can I do in Acrobat 3D that I can't...