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HelloWorld0
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January 23, 2017
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Replacing 3d model

  • January 23, 2017
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Is there a way to replace a 3d model in a pdf with code?

Maybe it is possible to link relatively a 3d model to a file, and when the file is changed, the model will be replaced?

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    xavierg56360933
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    January 31, 2017

    I can not measure a 3D model, how to do? Thank you for your reply

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    allenh60868849
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    January 25, 2017

    Hello,

    1) Tetra4D Converter has a "Replace 3D" button. Very quick and easy to replace 3D model.

    2) PROSTEP's 3D PDF Pro has an "Exchange 3D Model" button. Enables better management of revisions.

    3) PROSTEP's PDF Generator 3D is a more automated server solution for PLM integration.

    ~Allen Hardy

    PROSTEP, Inc.

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      HelloWorld0Author
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      June 17, 2017

      Are these application free and can be run by a script?

      Joel Geraci
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      Joel GeraciCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 23, 2017

      You can change the model that's displayed via JavaScript in Acrobat but the new model must already be a resource in the 3D annotation. There is no JavaScript access to add resources though.

      You'd need to use a PDF library tool or write a plugin to swap out the 3D model.

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      HelloWorld0Author
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      January 23, 2017

      Thank you,

      How can I change the model using a local resource?

      Where can I find a pdf library tool which is free?

      And how can I write a plugin that can access a model in an external pdf file?

      Joel Geraci
      Community Expert
      Joel GeraciCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 23, 2017

      How can I change the model using a local resource?

      Not a local resource, a PDF resource already attached to the model. The method isn't going to help you with your problem.

      Where can I find a pdf library tool which is free?

      There are several free library tools available but the free ones won't be much help with getting at the 3D annotation parts to replace the model. The library tools that actually make manipulating PDF easy cost money for a reason, they take a lot of time and engineering effort to hide PDFs complexity from the developer.

      And how can I write a plugin that can access a model in an external pdf file?

      Do you know C++? If so, download the Acrobat Plugin SDK and go through the samples.

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