3D Gallery

Submitted by Flavio H Fenton of Cornell University. Provides a creative introduction to cardiac structure, function, and arrhythmias that allows users not only to read about or to view examples of these concepts, but to experience the complexity of the heart for themselves. Separate sections demonstrate the hearts anatomical components, blood flow through the heart, and complex reentrant spiral waves that correspond to cardiac arrhythmias. Users can utilize the tools available in Acrobat 3D to interact with objects through various means, including rotation and frame sequencing to show three-dimensional movies.

Submitted by Mike Hall of Jacaranda, Firs Farm. A brief look at the technology of bicycles. All parts created by measuring and modelling actual bike parts.

Submitted by Edward Staelens of Virtual Architec LLC. Model is embedded in a blueprint showing a site plan of city center, streets and curbs are in as well as key buildings. Hyperlinks in blueprint control model views.

Submitted by Ruben Hugo. Interactive, 3D BOM using CAD-data from adidas AG. The CAD model is linked to an Excel data sheet which allows users to retrieve production-relevant information by simply clicking on the desired part in 3D. The XML data sheet is added as an attachment to the PDF and therefore can be easily edited with any spreadsheet application and exchanged via Acrobat. The original, triangulated CAD-data has been compressed without loss in visual quality from 200MBs to a 12MB pdf file.

Submitted by Ian Martin of Marcotte Mining Machinery Services Inc. Build design by mining equipment OEM of a truck type that is used at almost every underground mine site throughout the world.

Submitted by Christian Lietzau of 21st Century Solutions Ltd

Submitted by Michael Sullivan of DFM Designs

Submitted by Linet Philippe of CAD-PHIL S.P.R.L. Bentley Conference award winning entry of interior design.

Submitted by Nathan Fabro of Fabro Custom Guitars. Accurate representation of custom guitar design. Client use the 3D PDF to view the accuracy of the design and confirm critical measurements of everything from the profile of the neck, the overall shape of the body, to the positioning of volume knobs.

Submitted by Mike McComber of THOUGHTcam. Presentation teaches a basic understanding of what happens inside the body when it attacks itself during Multiple Sclerosis.

Submitted by Josh Mings of EAC. PDF created directly from SolidWorks and shows the interaction of a bulkhead with the components surrounding it. Used to quickly show possible problems with installation.

Submitted by Eric Milberger of M2Architects. A three dimensional representation of the actual product for client review. The Facility is a 3 Sheet Hockey and Figure Skating Training Facility.

Submitted by Charles Culp of Essex Industries TorusKnot exemplifies something that cannot be conveyed easily in 2D illustrations

Submitted by Christopher J. Banks of Virtual Build Team, LLC. CATIA V4 digital model of the drywall framing studs and tracks, along with finish surfaces representing the drywall in the Thom Mayne/Morphosis designed stairwell at the new Cal-Tech university Cahill astronomy building under construction. Installation by Martin Brothers/Marcowall of LA.

Submitted by Ian Martin of Marcotte Mining Machinery Services Inc.

Built with SketchUp6 and optimized for GoogleEarth.
Author: Michael Manhart

Textured with 2040x1024px NASA-photo from project "Blue Marble". Built with SketchUp6 and optimized for GoogleEarth.
Author: Michael Manhart

Photorealistic model of the nunnery-complex built with SketchUp6 and optimized for GoogleEarth.
Author: Michael Manhart

Built with SketchUp6 and optimized for GoogleEarth.
Author: Michael Manhart

Complex model created for architectural competition in 3d Max and converted using Acrobat 3D.
Author: Natalia Agalakov

3D weather pattern simulation, where the topography of the US is shown as a base map, with upper atmosphere wind streamlines above.

PDF explains structural behavior of built-up metal roof and wall cladding systems

Original CAD format: PRO/ E
Original file size: 29Mb
Compression factor: 73

Original CAD format: SolidWorks 2007
Original file size: 82Mb
Compression factor: 334

Original CAD format: SolidWorks 2007
Original file size: 347 Mb
Compression factor: 159

Original CAD format: SolidWorks 2007
Original file size: 115Mb
Compression factor: 206

Original CAD format: SolidWorks 2007
Original file size: 39Mb
Compression factor: 124

Original CAD format: SolidWorks 2007
Original file size: 42Mb
Compression factor: 391

Javascript controlled animation lets you see the operation of the turbine as well as the airflow and stages.

Original CAD format: SolidWorks 2007
Original file size: 174Mb
Compression factor: 124

Original CAD format: Catia V5 R16
Original file size: 1Mb
Compression factor: 17

Original CAD format: UGS NX4
Original file size: 31Mb
Compression factor: 37

Original CAD format: SolidWorks 2007
Original file size: 49Mb
Compression factor: 395

Example that uses Javascript to control part visibility

Marketing brochure for industrial gripper, includes exploding parts animation triggered from the text.

Original CAD format: CATIA V5
Original file size: 81 MB

Original CAD format: SolidWorks 2007
Original file size: 124MB

Technical publishing example of an owner's manual on how to repair the carburetor on a lawn mower as illustrated by Javascript-controlled animations

Acrobat 3D 8 supports PMI data from leading CAD applicaitons. Click the model.Click the model tree icon. Click the 3D PMI checkbox in the Brack_Shock tree.

This is a 3D field with iso-surface, several cut planes with iso-contour lines, and a solid contour surface.

Finite element model of Mercedes Car body computed from NASTRAN. Scalar Von Mises FEA stress results are shown on the unstructured grid.

Base terrain derived from a Geosoft Inc. format digital elevation grid.

A mixed investment portfolio is shown where major groups are arranged within a 3D space.

A 3D regular grid space shows engine combustion residual chemical species from a fuel injection numerical experiment.

Interactive 3D visulations of biomolecular systems using VMD software

Interactive model of the DaimlerChrysler smart car

Interactive model of a glass-top desk

Geologic model of a salt dome

Lets customers "build their own car".

Services brochure with examples of common dental imagery used in teaching and diagnosis.

French publication is dedicated to reviewing 3D projects using Acrobat 3D.

Photorealistic interactive 3D PDF of the world's first hand-built, $2 million, sixteen-cylinder sport luxury sedan.

3D PDF that demonstrates sophisticated control of 3D objects using Javascript. The physics in the demo is Javascript attached to the 3D balls that simulate collision detection and gravity.

3D PDF created in Immersive Design's IPA showcasing prototype robotic design with animations and different visual configurations

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is used to perform upfront structural and thermal evaluations to prove out a design before releasing it to production. The results are represented as color variations in a 3D contour plot of the model. This single FEA 3D PDF from Atrus Inc. effectively replaces piecing together the results of multiple 2D screenshots. Commenting points out areas of significant interest and clarifies boundary conditions and loads.

Simple shaded model of a bracket with tolerances and measurements

Step by step interactive animated instructions on how to disassemble a brake - click on links to show each successive step. Rotate or zoom model to get better views.

Interactively select parts from a 3D brake model. As you mouse over a component, it highlights. Click to automatically generate an order form with the selected part, pricing and any associated required parts.

Shaded and lit wheel with a clear view of the disk brake assembly

Step by step interactive animated instructions of how to remove the wheel assembly, drain the brake fluid, and remove the break components - click on links to show each successive step. Rotate or zoom model to better understand the procedure.

A good example of using an architectural drawing in a PDF in order to give a multimedia presentation containing interactive walkthroughs, fly-overs, multiple views, and animations that clearly communicate design ideas. (Try changing the different rendering modes).

A PDF that combines still images and text descriptions and interactive 3D components for an airplane landing gear

A PDF of a product design that is stressed and analyzed for specific results. FEA stress plots are used to show problem areas in a material and allowing designers to see all of the theoretical stresses within. They are especially valuable in interactive 3D where some stresses might otherwise be unobserved.

Transmission product spec sheet which lets you view product components, view internal components, show transparency, show animated exploded views and more. As you mouse over a component, it highlights. Click to automatically get more information about any part or generate an order form with the selected part, pricing and any associated required parts.

Animation lets you see the operation of the turbine as well as the airflow and stages.

PDF newsletter which contains a 3D PDF of a CD-3 Test Separator Module model produced in Bentley AutoPLANT.

Pump Station design produced by CH2M Hill with MicroStation V8 2004 Edition.