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30 Aug 17

Converting CloudCompare to 3D PDF

A short Guide to processing Point Cloud data into 3D PDF Report Documents using CloudCompare Point Cloud data from 3D laser, optical and sonar scanners is easily available, however to interpret, display, and present that data with others, it needs to be converted into 3D mesh form, with smoothly shaded surfaces. To then share those […]
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03 May 17

Model Based Definitions (MBD) 3D PDF Document Generation

What is MBD? The MBD idea of Model Based Definitions for CAD, involves using CAD system agnostic digital drawing files where not only the 3D geometric part shapes, designs are present, but further the tolerance, annotations, key design data required to fully interpret the 3D drawing. An MBD enabled drawing enables the capture of design […]
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08 Feb 17

PDF3D Software End-User License Agreement for FULL, FLOATING, DONGLE and TRIAL Evaluation Conditions

PDF3D End-User License Agreement Version 24, 17 September 2021 This Visual Technology Services Ltd. PDF3D License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you”), either an individual or a single commercial entity (“LICENSEE”) and Visual Technology Services Ltd. (“VTSL”) at The Bowler Barn, Bartletts Court, Bath Road, Littlewick Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3RX, UK, […]
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16 Jan 17

STEP to 3D PDF

What is a STEP file? STEP was developed to solve the age-old problem of sharing 3D model file data between different CAD systems.  STEP, which stands for Standard for the Exchange of Product Data, is essentially an exchange format, much like PDF, that can be recognized by various programs, thereby making it easier to send […]
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06 Jan 17

Company History & Background

PDF3D (Software) from Visual Technology Services – History & Background PDF3D is a software suite used for embedding 3D models in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. The software contains applications, utilities and a Software Development Kit (SDK). PDF3D is commercial software developed by Visual Technology Services Ltd. of Ascot, United Kingdom. Quick Facts: Developer(s): […]
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31 Jul 16

Converting STL to PDF

3D CAD users and STL users can now easily convert and enhance STL files into 3D PDFs at the click of a button using PDF3D ReportGen. Why Would You Need to Convert STL into PDF? STL is the format generated for 3D printing and is used by many who work within engineering, design, dentistry and […]
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PDF3D Adding 3D Labels
31 Mar 16

Adding 3D Label Annotations into a 3D PDF at Generation Time

How to add 3D Label annotations in a 3D PDF at generation time (GUIDE AND VIDEO) Most 3D PDF generation tools do not provide part labels and annotation, and the majority of 3D model file formats don’t provide for 3D annotations either. Adding 3D labels is sometimes possible by hand placing and adding markup, but generating labels directly from […]
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28 Mar 16

Progressive Animation to show Additive Assembly Sequences

How to create a progressive animation from multiple part files in a 3D PDF using PDF3D ReportGen (GUIDE AND VIDEO) Wondering how to address the complex task of creating a 3D animated sequence to show the gradual assembly sequence of a complex model without programming? Normally time-sequence or transient data is shown as a sequence, one part […]
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