Export 3D PDF

Shortcut menu in navigation mode

Using Export 3D PDF ... on the shortcut menu of an animation window, you can export the Allplan 3D model displayed in the animation window as a 3D PDF file. The view currently set in the animation window is used for the preview. When you open this file in a suitable program, e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 7 or later, you can move in and around the model. The geometry, materials (textures), cameras and lights are transferred.

Tip: In Acrobat Reader, it is best to use the Turn (horizontal) movement mode (the horizon remains horizontal in this mode).

To export a 3D model as a PDF file

• The animation window is open.

1. Click in the animation window with the right mouse button and, on the shortcut menu, choose Export 3D PDF (How).
   

   Activate Export 3D PDF in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: File Export
   • Shortcut menu: Navigation Mode selected - Right mouse button - Export 3D Data
2. Define settings in the Export PDF Data dialog box and click OK to confirm.

Note: The volume of data to be created is about 20 MB maximum (depending on the hardware). Large volumes of data may lead to a noticeable downturn in performance in Adobe Reader.

Note: Adobe uses the U3D and PRC file formats for 3D PDF. Allplan supports the U3D format (ECMA-363 1st edition).

Tips on reducing the volume of data in 3D PDF:

• Switch off Smart symbol foils A,B,C in Show/Hide
• Reduce the level of detail for smart symbols (set a larger scale if possible)
• Switch off finish elements (in Options - Rooms)

Alternative format for large volumes of data:

• Allplan movie (*.fil) using Allplan 2015 as a viewer (you do not require a license for running Allplan as a viewer).