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May 21, 2025 2:58 PM UTC
Question

Interactive 3d pdf

Hello everyone,

 

I have seen a few 3D PDFs that you can rotate and view the object from all sides. I would like to know if I can create them through the Adobe programs? All of my search seem to point to CAD or rendering a 3D look but not being able to rotate the object. Thanks for any leads.

 

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    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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    May 21, 2025 4:29 PM UTC

    I know Adobe FrameMaker can import .u3D files and export to PDF.

    You can also import ,u3D and ,prc files directly into Acrobat under the Rich Media tools.

    You can _create_ the 3D files in any program that exports to the formats. 

    Adobe's 3D programs are called Adobe Substance. https://www.adobe.com/products/substance3d.html

     

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    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    Participant
    May 22, 2025 12:27 PM UTC
    Thank you for the info. Dimensions seemed interesting, however, I do not
    seem to find the ability to view the object 360 degrees once it's rendered.
    It does very nice real-life 3d view but unless I'm mistaken, once rendered,
    it becomes a simple image. Thanks again for taking the time to reply.
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    kglad
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    May 21, 2025 3:08 PM UTC

    in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

    p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post (like this one has already been moved) if it helps you get responses.



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