08 Sep 20

Handling Geospatial Coordinates for 3D PDF Files

A Practical Work-flow Guide for adding location information on DWG 3D Terrain models and draping geo-referenced images Extending 3D PDF applications for 3D Geospatial data requires some additional steps and special treatment for geospatial coordinate data. This practical guide shows how to export a DWG terrain surface model from AutoCAD© Civil3D© as a simple non-geospatial […]
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01 Sep 20

Ultrasonic Industrial Inspection of Pipework Revealed through 3D Visualization

3D data visualization software developed for Cokebusters reveals defects in boiler pipework The industrial inspection professional services project for Cokebusters Ltd. involved data visualization development for reviewing and publishing data from state-of-the-art ultrasonic imaging. The project included development of a new “Insight Vision” application to visualize data in 3D on desktop, tablet, inside web-browsers and […]
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21 Nov 19

Using PDF3D with OFFICE documents

How to Create Interactive 3D PDFs based on Microsoft OFFICE Documents PDF3D products have features enabling Microsoft OFFICE users to easily create interactive 3D PDFs based on WORD, EXCEL or PowerPoint documents in simple work-flow steps. Add 3D View Placeholders into OFFICE documents Flexible Placement Re-use Template Designs Benefit from 3D PDF mark-up and comment […]
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25 Jun 19

PDF3D 2.17 Release extends document formats and adds fast-track reporting

PDF3D release major update, Version 2.17 delivering a substantial feature-set and quality improvements for engineers, scientists, surveyors, 3D designers and software integrators. London, 25th June 2019 – Leading 3D PDF tool provider Visual Technology Services have released their latest major update PDF3D Version 2.17, going far beyond a bug fix and general update.  This latest […]
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07 Jan 19

pdf3d.io introduces rapid integration and RESTful server for 3D PDF production

New pdf3d.io SDK suite helps developers fast-track 3D PDF engineering applications and on-demand reporting London, UK 7th January 2019 – Visual Technology Services, known for PDF3D software, announces the pdf3d.io lightweight automation toolkit, a new SDK for batch conversion and server-side integration. The new pdf3d.io low-code toolkit brings 3D PDF processing to command-line scripting, web […]
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23 Oct 18

LaTeX 3D PDF Placeholder Method

A LaTeX 3D PDF Placeholder Method for ParaView Visualization and PDF3D ReportGen Conversion Publishing For academic and research authors using LaTeX tools, it can be challenging to use 3D PDF. The method in this article involves commercial 3D PDF applications to close the gap and get direct publishing of interactive scientific data visualizations, mesh and […]
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12 Sep 18

Learn Why Pro Photographers are Turning to PDF for 360

Why presenting interactive 360-degree panoramic photos directly in PDF format is now an option There’s been a notable surge in interest from professional photographers turning to the PDF format – in particular, 3D PDF, over the past few months. What has predominantly been favoured by CAD designers, engineers, scientists and manufacturers over the past few […]
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