3D PDF with PMI Suspension
19 Jul 21

PDF3D 2.21 Release Delivers Optimizations and Quality Improvements

PDF3D releases a major update, Version 2.21, packed with optimizations and quality improvements for engineers, scientists, surveyors, 3D designers and software integrators. London, 19th July 2021 – Leading 3D PDF tool provider Visual Technology Services releases their latest major update, PDF3D Version 2.21. This release demonstrates PDF3D’s commitment to survey, earth-science, manufacturing, engineering and creative […]
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26 Aug 20

PDF3D 2.20 Release includes conversion pathways and quality improvements across a range of industries

PDF3D release major update, Version 2.20 delivers optimizations and quality improvements for engineers, scientists, surveyors, 3D designers and software integrators. London, 26th August 2020 – Leading 3D PDF tool provider Visual Technology Services have released their latest major update PDF3D Version 2.20, optimizing file conversions, more efficient resource management, 3D PDF viewing efficiency, with general quality […]
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30 Mar 20

PDF3D 2.19 Release includes optimizations and quality improvements across a range of industries

PDF3D release major update, Version 2.19 delivers optimizations and quality improvements for engineers, scientists, surveyors, 3D designers and software integrators. London, 30th March 2020 – Leading 3D PDF tool provider Visual Technology Services have released their latest major update PDF3D Version 2.19, optimizing workflows and 3D PDF viewing efficiency, with general quality updates. This latest release […]
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12 Nov 19

PDF3D 2.18 Release extends 3D format transformations and embedded animations

PDF3D release major update, Version 2.18 delivers a robust platform and quality improvements for engineers, scientists, surveyors, 3D designers and software integrators. London, 12th November 2019 – Leading 3D PDF tool provider Visual Technology Services have released their latest major update PDF3D Version 2.18, paving new 3D model pathways and general platform updates.  This latest […]
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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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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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PMI annotations in 3d pdf
01 Jul 15

PMI Standards and 3D PDF Reporting

PMI in 3D PDF Product Manufacturing Information or PMI as it’s more commonly known is a Digital Design & Manufacturing term for material information associated with a 3D design. Having PMI associations visible as an integral part of 3D PDF documents extends the reach in PLM reporting workflows. PMI, sometimes referred to as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) includes material data, […]
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3D PDF Pressure Contours in City
06 Mar 14

What is a PRC File?

Put simply, if you want to create a 3D PDF in Adobe’s Acrobat® X or XI Pro, you’ll need a PRC file (or U3D file) to do it. Acrobat can load and embed a PRC file into a PDF page. Once embedded, the 3D PDF can be viewed using the free Adobe Reader. The PRC file contains the actual […]
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