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1. a Background color ORE REE ORE OH ENE HUR KH EN E EU BOUEK L her Color L Cross Section Properties Enable Cross sechor Algnmernt Chipley sellrigs Toggle cross section Creates a cross section on either ere of X Y or Z axis to allow easier viewing for the elements inside TEN the design Add Section Caps Cutting Plane Opecetys s Pasition and Orientation iert 23 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Adobe Reader Controls P 3D Measurement Tool Snap Enables Measurement Types 1108 amp RESODA 3D Snap to edge endpoints 3D Snap to radial edges 3D Snap to planar Faces 3D Perpendicular dimension Ma ON 3D Angle measurement Tr 3D Snap to linear edges 3D Snap to Silhouettes 3D point to point Measurement 3D Radial dimension Ea Add 3D Comment Add comments to the PDF and view those comments is specific designated views 24 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Chapter 5 Template Examples 3D PDF Converter is a template based 3D PDF publishing application Templates defined the page design and determine where text images and interactive controls are positioned on the document page They are highly customizable allowing users to rapidly modify the text images and more within a 32. e Check the Sub models Optimization box to eliminate certain elements to create a smaller file size Certain elements will not be able to be isolated e Uncheck METADATA not included Type Parameters to be included 11 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 for r mk eg ES Footage x ty n Dejanje Piia older mir Fanoeines Desktog tet br comple project ret pel JE Devendoads FD tect poll Drops FI tet pet HU Recent Places E feet Pope Fi newt Zi pat Cancel i 3D PDF Converter Save to PDF File x File C Users Desktop Revit 2014 Footage vac_basic_sample_project rvt pdf Browse General Template Open 3D PDF after conversion Choose Which Elements Will Be Exported to 3D PDF All elements Selected only Processes Optimization Detail level Con Visual Style Textures by consistent colors Set optimization for System with lots of RAM gt Faster conversion B METADATA not included Submodels optimization SMO F Default Display Settings Background Color Lighting Scheme White Lights Rendering Style Solid Advanced 3D PDF Settings Help F1 Save Settings Read Settings Set Defaults Cancel Advanced 3D P
3. To do this do not select the method Properties tool on the ribbon Technically the object doesnt exist yet so selecting the Element Properties tool while in sketch mode will take you to the properties of whatever sketch line work you have selected Instead select the method specific Properties button onthe ribbon Specific properties thal you are interested in include the depth in the case of an extrusion or blend the material of the object visibility and sub category if necessary You can also set the properties after the object has been created and you have exited sketch mode ft is also important to note that you can link properties to Note Be careful not to confuse the Select Object tool ee re with the basic Select tool Use the Select Object tool to adjust a 3D canvas 18 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Select the 3D canvas and change it as needed e To move the canvas drag it to a new location on the page e To resize the canvas drag the frame corners The 3D content stays proportional within the adjusted frame Select File click Browse to select the 3D file and then click Open Show Advanced Options 3D properties Acrobat Pro View 3D properties by using the Select Object Tool Tools gt Interactive Objects gt Select Object to double click within an activated model 3D tab A Embedding PRC into a PDF Example e The options on the 3D t
4. i eee PDF lib Acrobat Pro 3D PDF Autodesk Revit Design Concept 6 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Chapter 1 Installation and activation of 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 Internet Download You can freely download 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 Trial Edition from www 3DAsystems com or the Autodesk Exchange App Store Your must have Revit 2014 installed to use 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 You can also download full purchased version of 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 In either case the file you download to your computer is an install program You must run the download exe file to install 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 The simplest way to do this is to download the file to your desktop or Temp directory This creates an icon within your Revit application and your Start menu of MS Windows You can then run the install program by clicking on the icon in Add ins within Autodesk Revit Welcome to the Setup The first time you run the program you are presented with the Welcome Dialog before you can run 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 you must first install it by running the Setup Program There are two ways you can obtain this file e By downloading from 3DA Systems website e By downloading from Autodesk Exchange App Store After downloading and executing 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 follow the p
5. interoperable with Computer Aided Manufacturing CAM and Computer Aided Engineering CAE applications Benefits of PRC format Allows storage of large CAD files to PDFs that are a fraction of the original size Supports post conversion compression for faster loading e Can represent Product Manufacturing Information PMI also referred to as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing GD amp T or Functional Tolerancing and Annotation FT amp A e Can retain geometry for reuse in CAD CAM and CAE applications e Allows you to add 3D models to 2D files With this you input information on your template along with the 3D model for better visualization for clients Converting to PRC Open Autodesk Revit 2014 and select your Project After you have loaded you project go the default 3D view in Revit To ensure the program has been installed correctly go to the Add ins ribbon and verify the 3D PDF for Revit Icons are present 3DA Create Create Help PRC PDF 3DA SYSTEMS Autodesk Select the View Tab Click 3D View and select Default 3D View SY OA BoE amp io RER 1 RER B ee ae as H H h G e RE BR B 2 B Modify View Visibility Filters Thin Show Remove Render Render Render Templates Graphics Lines Hidden Lines Hidden Lines in Cloud Gallery gt Select v Graphics y NO Default 3D View Properties x 3D View wy Walkthrough 15 13D PDF Converter for Revit 201
6. only More http help adobe com en_US acrobat using WS62d861336721011263ac399c138c596fc25 7fff html 27 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Add 3D models PRC format to a PDF page Acrobat X XI Pro Use the 3D tool to place a 3D file in PRC format on a PDF page After you insert a 3D file you can adjust the area or canvas in which the 3D model appears edit the presentation properties for the 3D toolbar and content and create additional views Add a 3D model to a page 1 Choose Tools gt Interactive Objects gt Add 3D 2 Drag a rectangle on the page to define the canvas area for the 3D file 3 Inthe Insert 3D dialog box click Browse to select the 3D file and then click Open Note In the Insert 3D dialog box check the Show Advanced Options to set initial 3D Properties for the file Move delete or resize the 3D canvas 1 Choose Tools gt Interactive Objects gt Select Object Note Be careful not to confuse the Select Object tool with the basic Select tool Use the Select Object tool to adjust a 3D canvas 2 Select the 3D canvas and change it as needed e To move the canvas drag the canvas to a new location on the page To delete the canvas and the 3D model select it and press Delete e To resize the canvas drag the frame corners The 3D content stays proportional within the adjusted frame 3D properties Acrobat X XI Pro View 3D Properti
7. the selected model The camera is aligned to the selected model Select Face After you select this option click a face of the 3D model in the document The Camera Properties dialog box shows the current camera position If Target is selected the new position of the camera target is the center of the selected face If Camera and Target is selected the position of the camera target is the center of the selected face The camera is aligned to this face Select 3 Points After you select this option select three points on the same or different models in the document The Camera Properties dialog box shows the current camera position If Target is selected the new position of the camera target is the center of the three selected points If Camera and Target is selected the camera target is the center of the three selected points The camera position is aligned to the plan composed by the three selected points 3 In the Position section select Angle Units to change the X Y and Z values to Azimuth Altitude and Distance These values enable you to manipulate the camera by azimuth distance and altitude X axis and to zoom using the distance value 4 Move the sliders in the Camera and Target positions to the desired location 5 To change the focal angle of the camera drag the Field Of View slider to the desired degree 6 To change the roll angle of the camera drag the Roll slider to the desired degree
8. to make sure 3D PDF for Revit Icons are present 3DA Create Create Help PRC PDF 3DA SYSTEMS Autodesk Select the View Tab Click 3D View and select gt gt Br AOA 09O ERF Default 3D View S T REB B gt e p Modify View _ Visibility Filters Thin Show Remove Render Render Render Templates Graphics Lines Hidden Lines Hidden Lines in Cloud Gallery Select v Graphics NO Default 3D View Camera Properties x amp 3D View v sg Walkthrough Select the Add Ins tab to bring up the 3D PDF Converter Capabilities S Add Ins Click Create 3D PDF to start converting a 3D PDF file Click Help to bring up the help menu 10 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Save the File You will be prompted to save the file Indicate the file name and save the 3D PDF file to your computer or folder of choice Save to File Options A box will pop up Select the General tab ag Libraries 3 Documents a Musk k Pictures H Videos s Homegreup iE Computer File neme rig Baz ark pigger pd Save at type POF Filet pell a Hide Folders e Set optimization for your system based on the amount of RAM your system has e Detail level selects the resolution quality post conversion e Select Visual Style preference
9. 00 Walls Foundation 305 Concrete 3 Walls Generic 200 s Walls CORR fF Walls CORR Walls Interior Partition Walls translucent wall Walls Generic 200 Walls Interior Partition Walls Interior Partition S Stairs open treads 1 Railings Handrail Pipe ea Pr ue ee eee HEHE Ga Left Gai Top wes Front Ga Right E Bottom Use Perspective Projection Turning off Use perspective Projection will allow you to zoom into an exterior portion of the model but not pass through the model When turned on and zooming in you will move through exterior elements and see internal elements of the model 22 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 eo RR i Model Render Mode Changes the surface appearance Lights trom File of the entire 3D model according to the item you choose from the No Lights submenu White Lights Day Lights Bright Lights Primary Color Lights Night Lights Blue Lights W Red Lights Enable extra lighting W E A Cube Lights Transparent Bounding Box v Solid CAD Optimized Lights Transparent Headlam p Solid Wireframe l l Illustration Solid Outline Shaded Illustration Transparent Bounding Box Outline Wireframe Shaded Wireframe Transparent Wireframe Hidden Wireframe Vertices Bounding Box Shaded Vertices
10. 4 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Select the Add Ins tab to bring up the 3D PDF Converter Capabilities Jeri St 510 AA Modify 3DA_ Create Create Help PRC PDF Select v 3DA SYSTEMS Click Create PRC to start converting a PRC file Save the File You will be prompted to save the file Indicate the file name and save the PRC file to your computer or folder of choice Save to File Options A box will pop up e Select the General tab e Set optimization for your system based on the amount of RAM your system has e Detail level selects the resolution quality post conversion e Check Submodels Optimization to eliminate certain elements to create a smaller file size Certain elements will not be able to be isolated e Uncheck the METADATA not included box for Type Parameters to be included 16 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Architecture Structure Systems Insert Annotate Analyze Massing amp Site Collaborate View Manage Add Ins Save As 7 i Ke Dial b Revit 2014 Footage gt s Search Revit 2014 Footog p Organize v New folder 7 WW Favori tes FE Desktop F rac basic sample project rvt pdf JB Downloads Y testl pdf Dropbox T test2 pdf Recent Places 5 T testl2 pdf TE test123 pdf z Libraries Documents ed Music ku Pi
11. 7 Click Save Camera View to save the settings and add the view to the Model Tree The view is added to the Model Tree with the default name of Camera View n with n being an incremental number You can rename the camera view in the Views list 21 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 E Toggle Model Tree The Model Tree appears in the navigation pane on the left side of the work area You can also open the Model Tree by clicking the Toggle Model Tree button on the 3D toolbar Or right click the 3D model and choose Show Model Tree p FEER G ee eos T ER i LER 8 50088 R050 84 E Fi a Le 334411117111115 Ull LHe i i g if i i a GE E HUPE air ES Structure pane The topmost pane shows the tree structure of the 3D object For example a 3D object depicting a car has separate groups of objects called nodes for the chassis engine and wheels In this pane you can move through the hierarchy and select isolate or hide various parts Product Manufacturing Information PMI appears as a group of items on the same hierarchical level as its related object or assembly View pane The middle pane lists the views that have been defined for the 3D object When you change a view click one of the listed views to return the 3D model to a saved state rac_basic_sample_project rvt lef Walls Generic 2
12. Cse On Rn e Select preferred Rendering Style idinsc s FE Rendering Style Solid e Show Toolbar Displays the 3D toolbar along with the image When this option is not selected Navigation you can right click the 3D image to view the 3D Shen Toole toolbar Open Model Tree e Open Model Tree Displays the model tree Em toolbar along with the image if not selected you can modelScript lib Browse Clear view the model tree through the toolbar e Script Specifies the JavaScript file that runs if a 3D model is enabled Click Browse to add OK Cancel JavaScript file to the PDF 12 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 3D PDF Converter Save to PDF File Templates File C Users Desktop Revit 2014 Footage rac_basic_sample_project rvt pdf Open 3D PDF after conversion 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 includes a number of new features and improvements Many of these are based on requests ee ae and feedback from our customers Here are just a few of the C Program Fies amp 6 3DA Systems VD PDF plugin for RevtNtempltes things you ll discover in 3D PDF for Revit 2014 Document descriptions Date New 3D JavaScript Enabled Title Block Style Templates SS Title C_Dasic_sa 4 Author New 3D JavaScript Enabled Presentation Style Template Add Company logos to your 3D T
13. D PDF 3D PDF for Revit comes installed with high quality templates Templates are designed to allow 3D users to rapidly create presentations Title Block Sheets engineering drawings document inserts full screen reviews demonstrations and more Title Block example Project Name Presentation example Peeeee Pere Custom Templates with 3D 3DA Systems Custom Templates can be designed to suit all company profiles and to work in conjunction with 3D PDF Converter for Revit to create custom templates for all professional uses With 3D PDF for Revit installed on all workstation productivity can be maximized by rapidly sharing 3D models with co workers partners and customers using a personalized company defined layout Contact us by phone or email for a customized solution that meets your budget 25 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 3D PDF Workflow Business Solutions Revit amp Owner f joel ne Facilities team Contract manager Project manager Finance au LE PO 4 X m RFP Design Firm Project Builder Manager Adobe Acrobat Adobe Reader Review and comment i More Content PO 2 Prof enabled Estimator een ees my M Construction Manager Add digital FE Engineering Manager sig re ow Contract Manager Archive Reasons to Use 3D PDF and Adobe Acrobat XI Pro Design distribut
14. DF Settings e Enable when Specifies when the 3D model is aH Adwanced 3D PDF settings leis activated Launch Settings 3D e When the 3D model is enabled you can interact with it J by using the 3D navigation tools for example Le FEE e Disable when Determines how the 3D model can Playback Style Play content on page be deactivated When a 3D model is disabled the 2D Widha Hein 220 preview image or poster appears in the canvas Appearance e Playback Style Enables you to display the 3D FR Peme hoveder z model in a floating window outside of the page If aca you select Play Content in floating window you can systems ax pane select the size of the window in pixels from the fj Fikia pote handske iow Height and Width menus Create poster from fle e Border Width Select to create a border around the 3D object e Transparent Background Removes any background color e Poster Image To replace the default view of the 3D model when it isn t activated select a poster image option Click Browse to find the image you want 3D Tab Select the 3D tab to determine how the 3D model is r re presented Unlike the settings on the other tabs 3D settings do not affected the imported file itself Default Display Settings e Select preferred Lighting Scheme Background
15. ECTION 8 AND SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS IN SECTION 14 YOU AGREE THAT THISAGREEMENT IS ENFORCEABLE LIKE ANY WRITTEN NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT SIGNED BY YOU Confirm Installation Theinstaller is ready to install and setup 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 on your computer Click Next to start the installation The progress bar will show progress while installing It should only take a few minutes for the install Congratulations on successfully installing 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 Click Close to exit the Installation Window 8 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Confirm Installation ann SYSTEMS The installer is ready to install Setup 3D PDF Converter for Revit2014 on your computer Click Next to start the installation Installing Setup 3D PDF Conve Revit2014 IDA SVSTEME Setup 3D PDF Converter for Revit2014 is being installed Please wait TA 3D PDF Converter for Revit _ AR IDA SYSTEMS Installation Complete SD PDF Converter for Rewiti has been successfully installed Click Close te exil Please use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the NET Framework Activate Online When you start using the converter for the first time you will be prompted with a few options If you have i 3D PDF Converter for Revit 201409 purchased the software yo
16. The Fly tool moves more slowly the closer you move toward an object Drag the mouse pointer right or left to turn To rotate the camera view click the left mouse button inside the 3D window and drag to turn the camera view To return to the starting camera direction move the mouse back to the initial click point Use the mouse scroll wheel to move rapidly backward and forward along the camera view direction This is useful if you get lost within a model or fly into the surface 20 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Cha Camera Properties Defines the camera angle alignment and other properties that define the lens through which a 3D model is viewed Camera properties are components of views but are set independently 1 Move the Camera Properties dialog box so that you can see the 3D model Select a camera alignment Select Target to align the camera properties only to the target position Select Camera and Target to align the camera properties to both the camera direction and the target position 2 Select the type of alignment Select Model After you select this option click a 3D model in the document The Camera Properties dialog box shows the current camera position If Target is selected the new position of the camera target is the center of the selected model If Camera and Target is selected the position of the camera target is the center of
17. User Manual 3D PDE Converter for Revit 14 for Revit 14 Onvert Reyi to 3D PDF Ma PLOS Hrad 493 J JJ NUOJ ADA GT t Autodesk PPSS Authorized Developer Autodesk Exchange STE INe all me Copyright This manual is protected by copyright laws No part of it may be translated copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from 3DA Systems Inc 3DA reserves the right to modify or to release new editions of this manual The manual and the program have been thoroughly checked for errors However 3DA does not claim that either one is completely error free Errors and omissions are corrected as soon as they are detected The user of the program is solely responsible for the applications We strongly encourage the user to test the correctness of all calculations at least by random sampling Revit amp Architecture MEP Structure is a registered trademark of Aod Inc Adobe Acrobat X XI Pro is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Inc 3D PDF for Revit is a registered trademark of 3DA Systems Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation 3D PDF For Revit and 3D PDF Converter for Revit are registered trademarks of 3DA Systems Inc and 3Dasystems com 3D PDF for Revit 2014 The program 3D PDF for Revit 2014 is a product of 3DA Systems Inc Tel 250 383 998 1 Email info 3Dasystems com Homepage www 3DAs
18. ab determine how the 3D model ee 5 A common mistake that users make when creating families is to begin modeling 3D geometry before the Up front work is done In the case of a parametric family especially the actual modeling of extrusions revolves blends and 1 S presented Unlike the settings on the other tab S 9 3D sweeps is a small part of the overall process First take care to plan define and test the parameters that you are going to use to m 3 ig control the geometry Only after you have confirmed that all of the underlying rules and constraints are working and properly Settings do not affect the 1m orted file itself configured should you actually create the model geometry Combining the modeling tools provided by Revit and the parametric r tools and constraints a typical process for modeling a 3D family object will include the following steps 1 Define all Reference Planes needed to define the geometry in three dimensions Provide names for any that may need to be used as Work Planes in the future The options on the 3 D tab are the S ame as the options 2 Constrain the Reference Planes with dimensions and parameters 3 Flex the Family to test the behavior of the Reference Planes against on the 3D toolbar except for the following the parameters and constraints 4 Begin the creation of the Solid or Void geometry using either an extrusion revolve blend sweep or swept blend 5 Check and set the Work Plane for the sketch
19. arameters that you are going to use to control the geometry Only after you have confirmed that all of the underlying rules and constraints are working and property ps configured should you actually create the model geometry Combining the modeling tools provided by Revit and the parametric e Drag a rectang e on t e page to e 1ne t e and constraints a typical process for modeling a 3D family object will include the following steps 1 Define all Reference Planes needed to define the geometry in three dimensions Provide names for any that may need to be canvas area for the 3D file pos peering SER In the Insert 3D dialog box click Browse to select En lene nede ii the 3D file and then click Open ise ae etna 4 Begin the creation of the Solid or Void geometry using either an extrusion revolve blend sweep or swept blend 5 Check and set the Work Plane for the sketch geometry It is important to do this first if for no other reason than to ensure that Move delete or resize the 3D canvas i pac aaa oi Note that you can also set the current Work Plane at any time by selecting the Work Plane Creating Parametric Components in Autodesk Revit Architecture tool on the Create ribbon and you can display the current Work Plane using the Work Plane Display e Choose Tools gt Interactive Objects gt Select 6 Create the sketch geometry Lock the geometry to your reference planes e Obj ect 7 Set the objed s properties
20. crobat Pro Please refer to this section or visit the supplied URL below More Adding 3D models to PDF Acrobat Pro 19 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Chapter 4 Navigating the Toolbar In 3D PDF for Revit you can view and interact with high quality 3D content created in professional 3D CAD or 3D modeling programs and embedded in PDFs For example you can hide and show parts of a 3D model remove a cover to look inside and turn parts around as if holding them in your hands A 3D model initially appears as a two dimensional preview image Clicking the 3D model with the Hand or Select tool enables or activates the model opens the 3D toolbar and plays any animation Adobe Tool Bar SPT RAP R ve B ee 2 0 4 Rotate Turns 3D objects around relative to the screen How the objects move depends on the starting view where you start dragging and the direction in which you drag kd Spin Turns a 3D model in parallel to two fixed axes in the 3D model the x axis and the z axis Pan Moves the model vertically and horizontally only You can also pan with the Hand tool Ctrl drag e Zoom Moves you toward or away from objects in the scene when you drag vertically You can also zoom with the Hand tool by holding down Shift as you drag E Fly Navigates through a model while maintaining the surface orientation Right click and drag inside the 3D window
21. ct 15 Add 3D models to a PDF page Acrobat Pro PPPP 18 Adda D modello 6 18 C DADO E E E E E O 20 Naiyieann he T OONA E E E E Sen Sonne 20 Adobe MOOR Dar E E N E A 20 24 CDa ee a antes sateen E E E 25 Tompe ANAC era 25 Castor Templates with JD R E bade 25 3D PDF Workflow Business Solutions 26 Design distribute and CISCUSS g as s0 sassaoseaxexseacencesewtastessusdassseehaeansanceerssauiasssseusdussaeebaxagaeeseesssiwiasosseucdwiaats 26 3 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 EEI E Ee PARE RE T AE E EAE EBBEDE E RERDESEE ESRERNE T EEE E E E ZI Add Multimedia to your PDF Files Acrobat Pro 27 Add 3D modebtoa PDF p se Acrobat X E aari e 28 Add a oD modello Ah ze aa ie ca Toh ct en alta a Tena at ce ena radere 28 MOVE delete OF rese INE 3D a a res ne hane See 28 SID properties Acrobat 28 5 BA o eeremman men cory wir 28 Eann ES O SE 29 Measurement Types options in the 3D Measurement Tool palette 30 Unitsand markup OP eaea aek eese 30 Measunno pic lerenCes 31 4 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide O 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Getting Started Welcome to 3D PDF converter for Revit 2014 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 is the eas
22. ctures Videos Homegroup i Computer Filename rac basic sample project rvt pdf Sove as type PDF Files Cpa z a Hide Folders Save Cancel r T 3D PDF Converter Save to PRC File te x File C Users Mateusz Desktop PRC Example 1 pre Browse General Template Choose Which Elements Will Be Exported to 3D PDF All elements Selected only Processes Optimalization Detail level Gnn Visual Style Textures by consistent colors Set optimization for System with lots of RAM gt Faster conversion METADATA not included 7 Submodels optimization SMO Background Color _ 4 Pick Lighting Scheme White Lights Rendering Style Solid Advanced 3D PDF Settings Help F1 Save Settings Read Settings SetDefaults EEN Default Display Setting is not used in PRC and the default screen option is greyed out Background Color pO Pick Lighting Scheme White Lights Rendering Style Solid Advanced 30 POF Settings Save the file for this example we have saved the file to the desktop As you can see from the image below there are some distinct differences in style of icon from PDF and p PRC Now that you have saved the file and FS s you are ready for embedding into a PDF Bee EN PRC document Open Acrobat X or XI and Examplel pre choose your PDF document to
23. dial Dimension Measures the radius at the location clicked 3D Angle Measurement D Measures the angle between two edges Units and markup options To use the Units and Markup measurement tools select the 3D Measurement Tool and then right click inside the model Define Model Units Select to change the measurement units Enable Coordinate Display Displays or hides the coordinates of the mouse pointer location in the Measurement Info Window Change Markup Label Type the text you want to appear with the measurement both in the 3D model area and in the Comments panel Not available if Measurement Markup is not selected Disable Measurement Markup Select when you want to take measurements in a model but not add them to the document The measurements are only visible while the current measurement is active If you start another measurement or change tools the markup disappears Don t Snap To 3D Content Disables the ability to snap the insertion point to a likely target Select this option to improve performance when you are working with a large model Return to Snap To 3D Content to ensure precise measurement in 3D objects 3D Measurement Navigation Tips Opens a dialog box that lists the keyboard shortcuts for several navigation shorts You can use these shortcuts while you are measuring Preferences Opens the Measuring 3D Preferences dialog box Hide Show Measurement Info Window The Measurement Info Window display
24. e and discuss Sharing your 3D designs is just as essential as creating the design in the first place So when youre ready to distribute and discuss your 3D designs with others PDF is the ideal format Interactive 3D PDF files look like the original 3D design and can be viewed within the application used to create the original 3D design or the environment in which it s viewed This enables improved communication and faster decision making which helps reduce design errors improve quality and increase productivity Other benefits of 3D PDF Converter e Enables extended team members to interactively navigate view 3D PDF files without purchasing specialized software e Streamlines the review mark up and comment processes e Facilitates more secure reliable document exchange e Improves the efficiency and accuracy of every review cycle e Enables extended team members to navigate view and print Adobe PDF files 26 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Chapter 6 Add Multimedia to your PDF Files Acrobat Pro Adding video sound and interactive content transforms PDFs into multidimensional communication tools that increase interest and engagement in your documents Acrobat XI Pro automatically converts video to FLV files This format ensures both high quality viewing and compatibility across computer platforms FLV files are also compact so converting multimedia to this for
25. embed your 3D Model into the d at ro odel into the document E 2 i wi gt fe 1 17 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide O 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Add a 3D model to a page Add or Edit Interactive Object e Choose Tools gt Interactive Objects gt Add 3D e Drag a rectangle on the page to define the link canvas area for the 3D file oy e In the Insert 3D dialog box click Browse to select the 3D file and then click Open Button Note Inthe Insert 3D dialog box check the Show Advanced Options to set initial 3D Properties for the file ra Video Gj Sound a 0 Recognize ext Sign amp Certify Add 3D models to a PDF page Acrobat Pro You can use the 3D tool to place a 3D file PRC format on a PDF page After you place a 3D file you can adjust the area or canvas in which the 3D model appears edit the presentation properties for the 3D toolbar and content and create additional views Add a 3D model to a page 3D Model Component Creation Process A common mistake that users make when creating families is to begin modeling 30 geometry before the e e A oe Up front work is dome in the case of a parametric family especially the actual modeling of extrusions revolves blends and Choo Se Tools gt Interactive Obj ects gt Add 3D sweeps is a small part of the overall process First take care to plan define and test the p
26. en automatically Processing of element 26 432 Window Insert Converted 3D PDF from Revit __Gusramize ig ett RS oe sex Tools Sign Comment if rac baskt sample project Est Walls Generic 200 ar Walls Foundation 305 Concrete af Walls Generne 200 Et Walls CORR Eat Walls CORR a Tai Walli internar Partion p Ew Walis translucent wall Eat walls Generic 200 Sof all interior Partition of walls internar Partition F Saf stairs open treads i a lr E tii ae i 2 2 e ami PETE ions ihe Default i E South North E es EN Fart Top a G in avdelable informations A i i i F r bas t rede roger 5 Sens a nel ee Ca Tar Racks fren ee owe ee a ah 14 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Chapter 3 PRC When you create a PDF from a supported 3D file the PDF stores 3D data as either PRC or Revit 3D R3D format depending on the settings you choose PRC is a 3D format that lets you create different representations of a 3D model For example you can save only a visual representation that consists of polygons or you can save the geometry that the model is based on You can apply compression during conversion to decrease file size or afterward in Acrobat Pro Extended By using PRC you can create PDFs that are
27. es by using the Select Object Tool Tools gt Interactive Objects gt Select Object to double click within an activated model 3D tab The options on the 3D tab determine how the 3D model is presented Unlike the settings on the other tabs 3D settings do not affect the imported file itself The options on the 3D tab are the same as the options on the 3D toolbar except for the following Animation Style For models created with animation this setting determines how the animation runs in Acrobat 28 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Add Default Views Allows you to use different model views An orthographic projection ortho effectively removes a dimension preserving the size ratio between objects but giving the 3D model a less realistic appearance Orthographic projection is especially useful for viewing certain diagrams such as 3D mathematical functions plotted on a graph A perspective projection offers a more realistic scene in which objects in the distance appear smaller than objects of the same size in the foreground Show Toolbar Displays the 3D toolbar along with the image When this option is not selected you can right click the 3D image to view the 3D toolbar Open model tree Displays the model tree on the Model Tree pane The Model Tree has three panes Each pane displays a specific type of information or controls Script Specifies the JavaScript f
28. geometry It is Animation Style For models created with animation important to do this first if for no other reason than to ensure that you re drawing the sketch where you think you are this setting determines how the animation runs in ii i a ie i ia selecting the Work Plane Creating Parametric Components in A b t Autodesk Revit Architecture tool on the Create ribbon and you can Cro a display the current Work Plane using the Work Plane Display toggle on the ribbon as well 6 Create the sketch geometry Lock the geometry to your reference planes Add Default Views Allows you to use different model views An orthographic projection ortho effectively removes a dimension preserving the size ratio between objects but giving the 3D model a less realistic appearance Orthographic projection is especially useful for viewing certain diagrams such as 3D mathematical functions plotted on a graph A perspective projection offers a more realistic scene in which objects in the distance appear smaller than objects of the same size in the foreground Show Toolbar Displays the 3D toolbar along with the image When this option is not selected you can right click the 3D image to view the 3D toolbar Open model tree displays the model tree on the Model Tree pane The Model Tree has three panes Each pane displays a specific type of information or controls Note Chapter 6 describes further into the features of the Multimedia section of A
29. he circumference associated with the radial measurement 3D Snap Settings Turns on snap and specifies whether points arcs edges silhouette edges or faces are snapped to Sensitivity indicates how close the pointer must be to the item being snapped to For Snap Hint Color specify the color of the snap line that appears when you hold the pointer over the 3D object More http help adobe com en_US acrobat using WS62d86 133672101 1263ac399c138c596fc25 7ffe html W S02E25D38 E72E 44d2 9F63 A 1 750EE9D5C4 31 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Thank You for choosing 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 3DA SYSTEMS Software Development amp Bridging the Gap Built with HOOPS http www 3DAsystems com support Prepared March 21 2013 32 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide O 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013
30. ile that runs if a 3D model is enabled Click Browse to add a JavaScript file to the PDF Launch Settings Enable When specifies when the 3D model is activated When the 3D model is enabled you can interact with it by using the 3D navigation tools for example Disable When determines how the 3D model can be deactivated When a 3D model is disabled the 2D preview image or poster appears in the canvas Playback Style enables you to display the 3D model in a floating window outside the page If you select Play Content In Floating Window you can select the size of the window in pixels from the Height and Width menus Border Width creates a border around the 3D object Transparent Background removes any background color Poster Image To replace the default view of the 3D model when it isn t activated select a poster image option Click Browse to find the image you want More http help adobe com en_US acrobat using WS58a04a822e3e50102bd615109794195ff 7bfe w html 29 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Measurement Types options in the 3D Measurement Tool palette 3D Point To Point Measurement Measures the distance between two positions on the 3D model Click to set a start point and then click another location to set an end point or edge 3D Perpendicular Dimension E Measures the distance between two edges taken at a right angle to the starting edge 3D Ra
31. itle Block siting ene Pract ene Pees New Document Description Fields aaa New Template Style Options New 3D Poster Image Options 88 Help F1 Save Settings Read Settings Setdefsuts Cancel Another new option added is Document Description for specific detailed notes and added user notes at time of conversion Other new features include an updated improved integration a new help and user guide and much more improved features for quickly creating professional title block Templates Now you can export your Metadata to professional templates for easier file sharing throughout your Enterprise In the basic version of Converter you have an option to choose one of the four templates Presentation 1080 J Hi TitleBlock8 5x2014 StandAlone TitleBlock1 1 1 S R Stan d Alone Select custom Presentation_1080 pdf TitleBlock 11x17_StandAlone TitleBlock17x22 StandAlone TitleBlock 17x22_StandAlone TitleBlock8 5x14_StandAlon OK Cancel Note Ensure you click on Open 3D PDF after conversion if you would like your 3D PDF to open automatically 13 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Click OK to begin conversion Processing of elements is dependent on the size of each 3D model Note Ensure you click on Open 3D PDF after conversion if you would like your 3D PDF to op
32. mat is helps reduce the size of multimedia PDFs All multimedia that is developed in Flash as well as multimedia that is H 264 compliant can be played back in Adobe Reader 9 and later H 264 also known as MPEG 4 part 10 is a video compression standard that provides high quality video without substantially increasing file size Video files of varying formats and filename extensions can be H 264 compliant Media files in other formats can be played back in earlier versions of Adobe Reader However users must install the appropriate application such as QuickTime or Windows Media Player to play the multimedia Another way to add multimedia is by entering a URL that refers to a video file or streaming media Three types of URLs can be used RTMP HTTP and HTTPS Flash Media Servers use RTMP to host FLV files and H 264 compliant media files On HTTP and HTTPS servers FLV files and H 264 compliant MOV and MP4 files are supported Interactive content developed in Flash and produced as SWF files swf can be added to PDFs to provide complimentary tools for text Examples of applications developed in Flash include an RSS Reader calculator and online maps For more information about the interactive applications that you can download from Adobe see www adobe com go learn_acr_interactive_en Note FLV files and H 264 compliant MP4 and MOV files are supported with Flash Media Server 3 0 1 Earlier versions of Flash Media Server support FLV files
33. rompts from the welcome screen and click Next to continue License Agreement Please take a moment to read and accept the End User License Agreement to continue You will be required to Agree to continue installing the program 7 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 JE Setup 3D PDF Converter for Revit2014 Welcome to the Setup 3D PDF C Revit2014 Setup Wizard 3DA SYSTEMS The installer will guide you through the steps required to install Setup 3D PDF Converter for Revit2014 on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law fia Setup 3D PDF Converter for Revit2014 License Agreement SDA SYSTEMS Please take a momentto read the license agreement now If you accept the terms below click Agree then Next Otherwise click Cancel 3DA Systems Inc End User License Agreement NOTICE TO USER PLEASE READ THIS CONTRACT CAREFULLY BY USING ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE SOFTWARE YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR THE LIMITATIONS ON USE CONTAINED IN SECTION 2 TRANSFERABILITY IN SECTION 4 WARRANTY IN SECTION 6 AND 7 LIABILITY IN S
34. s the Units And Markup settings for the model Select to remove the window from the model window Hide Show Measurement Toolbar Removes displays the 3D Measurement Tool palette 30 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Measuring preferences Change the 3D Measuring preferences to determine how 3D data is measured These options appear in the Measuring 3D panel of the Preferences dialog box Note In Adobe Reader these preferences apply to PDFs that have commenting enabled Use Scales And Units From Model When Present Displays measurements based on the model units if present generated from the original 3D model Deselect this option to specify the units of measurements manually This setting can be changed in the 3D Measurement Tool palette Use Default Display Unit Uses units of measurement that you specify here rather than the measurement units in the 3D model Significant Digits to Display Specifies the maximum number of digits in the measurement number 3D Measuring Line Color Specifies the color of the line that appears when you click or drag to measure an object Measure Feedback Size Sets the text size for the measurement display Angular Measurements Shown In Specifies units as either degrees or radians Circular Measurements Shown As Designates whether the diameter or radius is measured for circular parts Show Circle for Radial Measurements Displays t
35. s used if you do not have an online connection to activate the product Click the button to open the Manual Activation information screen and note the Hardware Fingerprint and Activation ID Email activation 3dasystems com In the email please include the Hardware Fingerprint Activation ID and Serial number and use Activation in the subject line Once you receive your Confirmation Key input it into the corresponding field Input your Serial Number in the corresponding field and click Activate Program will open once activated r eS Next email activation 3dasystems com In your activation email please include the The Hardware Fingerprint Activation ID and serial number and use Activation in the subject line I ve downloaded the trial of your product from www 3dasystems co woukd now Ske to activate my 3D POF Converter for Revit Software Can you please contact me with the process Thank you USER Once you have received your Serial Number via email click Activate and the program will open 9 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Chapter 2 Converting with 3D PDF Converter in Revit 2014 Open Autodesk Revit 2014 and select your Project After you have loaded your project go to the default 3D view in Revit To ensure the program has been installed correctly go to the Revit Add ins ribbon and take
36. u may enter your serial MQ jep epe r aaan number and click Activate To continue please click the Continue button Continue otherwise choose one of the options below Once this pro og S S 1 S completed your program will open ee ee E application to activate please enter your serial number below and be fully activated and click the Activate button Fe Activate Manual Activation Note The activation process requires an internet Bye ere purchased this application and you are not online read more about offline H f you already received Confirmation Key click the Manual anual Activatio connection to our server to verify your new license If a lt Manual Activation Buy Now you have no Internet connection choose Manual Activation a If you have not purchased this application yet please click the Buy Now button Buy Now If you have not purchased this application yet please click Buy Now button Manual Activation Process Manual activation is required if you do not have an Internet connection to activate 3D PDF for Revit To activate First review the Manual Activation information and note your Hardware Fingerprint and Activation ID Please ensure you have these at the time of activation process we recommend writing down this information for use later 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 SDA SYSTEMS Manual Activation Manual Activation i
37. y to use program that lets anyone convert information rich 3D models from Autodesk Revit 2014 3D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 automatically converts the full 3D model from the 3D view port with ease Its unique built in 3D Adobe technology and library lets you pick professional looking schemes and textures from your model with the click of a mouse Revit and also provides a limited selection of ready made AEC Templates 3D PDF Converter for Revit works as a stand alone program and as part of Adobe Acrobat and Autodesk Revit programs that support object geometry and PRC Embedding You can insert a 3D PDF for Revit models directly into Microsoft Word for Windows using the Add 3D command in Adobe Acrobat XI Pro 5 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 3D PDF for Revit 2014 This is the 2014 edition of 3D PDF for Revit It 1s a 32 bit Windows application and requires a Pentium or better system running Microsoft Windows 95 98 NT 4 0 2000 XP or later 3D PDF for Revit comes with a Standard Collection of AEC Title block and presentation templates New 3D JavaScript Enabled Title Block Style Templates New 3D JavaScript Enabled Presentation Style Template Add Company logos to your 3D Title Block New Document Description Fields New Template Style Options New 3D Poster Image Options VVVVVV Figure 1 Program Workflow Diagram 3DA Converter
38. ystems com 3D PDF for Revit 2014 is an integrated software running within the Revit environment that enables users to publish rich and interactive 3D PDF files The software has been designed to work as an ADDIN or Plug in within the program Autodesk Revit 2014 The software is intended to work with Revit Architecture MEP Structure and is a registered trademark of Autodesk Inc 2 13D PDF Converter for Revit 2014 User s Guide 3DA Systems Inc Victoria BC Canada 2013 Contents Contents CODA Na sacar ach E 2 ROE NOS agra ae cee cae cease cage cates a esate pe sec ee ee tras eee re 3 GC WM UAC ES RE EET E E ceenes laden A EE E EAEE E A EAE E E 5 Welcome to 3D PDF converter for RevitH20 l4 sssini i aE ENa 5 ID PDP Toe Rev OO Me uabauslanctnnerascenbelaucdnaevausbouslacateuavandeaboaucs 6 CEO Eea E E E E E E T le 7 Installation and activation of 3D PDF Converter for Revit O201 4 7 n ER Oy 0 F 7 Ane leo tae fo HE ON e Er Eee 7 7 Conroe es EEK F r a ERE EEN EET EET EET A EEN ES RE END es 8 PRCT Ate O OEE EEEa 9 Manual Activation Poceeeeeeesessssss 9 ORE ES 10 Converting with 3D PDF Converter in Revit 2014 10 Save to FE OR HOS E e a T EEN 11 Advanced D PD PS 12 NA scope ees sas ee E E E E E E En 13 iY ES SEE 15 PRC ces pac netics cas SEE EET FE E 15 Oo it Oe PR 6 15 Open Autodesk Revit 2014 and select your Proje
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