Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Embedding a 3D model into a PDF

I have had a couple queries about this, so thought I would just add a quick post.

There are numerous applications out there that will convert your models into ".u3d" files that can be embedded in PDF's, there may even be a Sketchup plugin to export to ".u3d", though I haven't found one yet (if you find one, let me know). There are also other ways to embed 3D models, though you will have to research these alternatives for yourself.

The easiest way I found to do this was to import your model into Microstation, and export from there into ".u3d" file format. Microstation is in the labs, in the "Start" menu under "Microstation", and you can export straight to ".u3d".

You can then embed it in a PDF using the "Advanced Tools" toolbar.

1 comment:

David said...

to import into microstation i think u need to have DWG (CAD) format....

(cant quite remember)

David B