MBD TDP Reference Guide
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#1: Download ‘Adobe Acrobat Reader’ ➔Required program for opening 3D PDF files
#2: Download ‘DirectX 9’ ➔Required renderer for viewing 3D PDF files
Question 1 How can we see the 3D model in the 3D PDF/TDP file?
(0:19 in video)
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
2. Go to 3D & Multimedia
3. Go to Security Enhanced
4. Click OK and close the 3D PDF file for the settings to apply.
Question 2 How can we get the STEP file for 3D model
(1:41 in video)
A STEP (.stp) file is always attached to the 3D PDF/TDP. Instructions for saving the STEP (.stp) file:
- Open the 3D PDF/TDP file in Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Click arrow to show the menu
- Click on the Attachments icon
- Select the STEP file (.STP). > Right-click and select Save Attachment