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MBD TDP Reference Guide

Question 1 How can we see the 3D model in the 3D PDF/TDP file?

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Adobe Acrobat Reader must be used for 3D PDFs. The 3D model is on page 2 of the TDP.
It is available to download for free on Adobe’s site

Three settings need to be adjusted in Adobe. Instructions:

1. In Adobe Acrobat Reader, Click on Edit > Preferences

1_2 preferences

2. Go to 3D & Multimedia

1_3 setting multimedia

3. Go to Security Enhanced

1_4 setting security

4. Click OK and close the 3D PDF file for the settings to apply.

1_5 setting save

Question 2 How can we get the STEP file for 3D model

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A STEP (.stp) file is always attached to the 3D PDF/TDP. Instructions for saving the STEP (.stp) file:

  1. Open the 3D PDF/TDP file in Adobe Acrobat Reader
  2. Click arrow to show the menu
  3. Click on the Attachments icon
  4. Select the STEP file (.STP). > Right-click and select Save Attachment

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