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Anonymous
October 28, 2009
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Export 3d-pdf to cad-format?

  • October 28, 2009
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Hi.

I'm mechanical engineer and new to this forum and have a question regarding Adobe Acrobat 3D.

Is it possible to export an acrobat 3D pdf-file to any cad format, like step, iges or parasolid?

If so, please till me how to do. 🙂

I have some 3D-pdf drawings from a supplier who claims these drawings are possible to open in Solidworks, which is impossible if I don't first export/convert the 3D-pdf files to some common cad format.

Best regards,

Erik in Sweden.

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    trick_979
    Participating Frequently
    December 19, 2017

    I have managed to export from 3d pdf to OBJ or Collada with these steps:

    1. Open your 3d pdf in photoshop as 3d object (select option "3d" on opening).

    2. Photoshop will start in 3d mode

    3. From menu - 3d, select "export 3d layer"

    4. Select Collada as file format, OBJ scale object incorrectly.

      Ridkurn
      Ridkurn
      Participant
      January 9, 2020

      I never posted in adobe forum before but I have to tell you this. You saved my life! Trully. It worked for me and I almost frustated of not able to import 3D PDF file into any software without using an external plugin. This is really a life saver for me.

      Thank you very much for this.

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        meila70
        Participant
        October 28, 2009

        Hello Erik,

        Precondition: Adobe 9

        Start your 3DPDF, aktivat the 3D content, right mouse button and select "Edit in 3D Reviever"

        In 3D Reviever select "File"......"Export".....choose your preferred format and settings and export to your HDD.

        Hope it was helpful

        Best regards

        Lars

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        Anonymous
        October 28, 2009

        Thanks for your answer. :-)

        I forgot to mention that I only have Adobe Acrobat 3D Version 8.

        Edit:

        Picture of available file formats in Solidworks.

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        meila70
        Participant
        October 28, 2009

        Ok,

        try it on the same way and use the ToolBox

        Best regards

        Lars

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