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How do I add interactivity to my 3D objects?
Dear 3D expert, I have 3D object of a house. I have to hide the roof by clicking a "HideRoof" button. Do you have an example script that shows how to do this?
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Can I add views using the CameraRotate javascript?
Dear 3D expert, Is possible to add views with the CameraRotate.js script that is available on your 3D Resources page? Read answer
How do I control the resolution of raytraced image renders?
Dear 3D expert, I have Pro E models from our Engineering department and want to create very high resolution rendered images for some printed technical brochures. How can I control the image the resolution of a rendered or raytraced image generated in Acrobat 3D Toolkit? Read answer
Can I disable the Model Tree Navigation Tab?
Dear 3D expert, Is there a way when you launch a PDF to disable the Model Tree Navigation Tab? We are working on a 3D PDF where we do not want the user of the PDF to have access to the Model Tree, so we are trying to find a way to disable or remove the Model Tree from that 3D PDF. Read answer
Can I control navigation in Acrobat 3D using the keyboard?
Dear 3D expert, Is there a way to navigate in the Acrobat 3D Viewer without using the mouse by using 3D keyboard navigation shortcuts? Read answer
How do I export a 2D JPEG image from a 3D object?
Dear 3D expert, While in Acrobat, after I interact with and position a 3D file, is there any way to export that view to a rendered 2D graphic file format like JPEG? When I try to use the snapshot tool, I am not allowed to use it inside the 3D area. Read answer
Can I export solid objects in vector format from Acrobat 3D Toolkit and maintain color scheme and surface textures?
Dear 3D expert, I can open and edit Pro/E files in the Acrobat 3D toolkit just fine and then export wireframe views, but I want to export solid objects in vector format and maintain color scheme and surface textures. Can this be done without first rendering the 3D object to raster format before importing into Illustrator or InDesign? — J Anthony Read answer
How do I limit the rotation of a model in a 3D PDF?
Dear 3D expert, we are in the process of creating a 3D model of our campus using ArcScene and Sketchup. How do I limit the rotation of a model so it can only pivot on certain axis? — Joshua, Lawrence, Kansas Read answer
What is the difference between Acrobat 3D and Acrobat Professional 7.0?
Dear 3D expert, 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 do in Acrobat Professional 7? — Dan, Mississippi Read answer
Can I code 3D JavaScript commands in Acrobat Professional 7 to control a 3D model?
Dear 3D expert, can I code 3D JavaScript commands in Acrobat Professional 7 to control a 3D model? It is my understanding that our CAD group can use Acrobat 3D to create an optimized model and then pass this model on to our coding team to add in 3D scripting using JavaScript. — Dan, Mississippi Read answer
