Translate CAD data to 3D PDF Documentation and Animate Your 3D PDFs
PROSTEP has the solution to create dynamic PDF documents that combine 3D CAD data, metadata from existing backend systems, interactive content, and more.
What is 3D PDF Pro?
3D PDF Pro from PROSTEP is your number one solution for client based animation that enables users to create animations from 3D data directly inside Adobe Acrobat. 3D PDF Pro showcases your 3D CAD models within 3D PDF documents, so expensive software is not necessary to open and explore 3D CAD models. Your technical documents are always secured and managed, allowing you to make them visible to specific users or everyone.
Key Capabilities
Features and Benefits
- Build highly interactive service manuals
- Create step-by-step assembly and disassembly procedures for your 3D model
- Embed a 3D representation of your product to send to customers or vendors
- Easily demonstrate how products work
- Design interactive marketing brochures
- Aid employees with step-by-step animated work instructions
Machine 3D PDF – BOM Sample
To sample 3D PDF interactivity you must follow the following:
Required: FREE Adobe Reader to view files. Download HERE
1. Click download link below and SAVE to desktop.
PREVIEWING file in browser WILL NOT display 3D PDF interactivity
2. Open the file using Adobe Reader
3. Preview 3D PDF Interactivity within 3D PDF
To Download this file please click HERE
Use Cases
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Download Sample 3D PDFs
To sample 3D PDF interactivity you must follow the following:
Required: FREE Adobe Reader to view files. Download HERE
1. Click download link below image and SAVE to desktop.
PREVIEWING file in browser WILL NOT display 3D PDF interactivity
2. Open the file using Adobe Reader
3. Preview 3D PDF Interactivity within 3D PDF
Machine BOM – DOWNLOAD and Open in Adobe Reader
Technical Data Package – DOWNLOAD and Open in Adobe Reader
Engineering Spec Sheet – DOWNLOAD and Open in Adobe Reader
Turbine Engine – DOWNLOAD and Open in Adobe Reader
Send Us Your Sample CAD File
PROSTEP experts in 3D PDF work with leading companies by enhancing and optimizing their workflow by enabling extensive collaboration with 3D PDF Technology.
Interested in seeing how your files can be translated into a fully interactive 3D PDF?
Get started and let us create your fully interactive 3D PDF.
3D PDF Pro software opened a whole new world for us in the way forward to go ‘paperless‘ on our assembly instructions… Our company is really excited in working with PROSTEP in implementing the Visual Assembly Instructions on our production floor.”
Johannes LiebenbergProduction Engineer, Airbus DS Optronics (Pty) Ltd.
What Solution is Best for You?
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All Major CAD formats supported
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PROSTEP Tetra4D Solution Summary |
Client Tools |
Automation Tools |
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Tetra 4D Converter |
Tetra4D Enrich |
PROSTEP 3D PDF Pro |
Tetra4D Automate |
PROSTEP PDF Generator 3D |
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Prerequisites |
Acrobat XI or DC |
Acrobat XI or DC |
Acrobat XI or DC and Tetra4D Converter/Existing 3D PDF |
Existing Enrich Template or Tetra4D Enrich and Acrobat |
None – Everything is Included |
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License Base |
Node Locked |
Node Locked |
Node Locked |
1 CPU only |
SERVER BASED – Built on Adobe Live Cycle/AEM Forms |
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Automation |
No |
No |
No |
Yes – Replace 3D content in an already created Tetra4D Enrich Template |
Yes – Dynamic Form Creation, Conversion, Complex Workflow |
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CAD Conversion to 3D PDF (eg PRC) |
Yes – Includes all supported CAD formats |
Yes – Includes Tetra4D Converter |
No – Requires Tetra4D Converter or already converted 3D PDF |
Yes – One CAD format included in base price. Multiple CAD formats optional/extra. |
Yes – Multiple CAD formats optional/extra |
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CAD Conversion/Export (eg STEP) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
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OOTB PLM/ERP Integration |
No |
No |
No |
No – Can be easily scripted with XML output from PLM/ERP |
Yes – Requires Optional PLM/ERP Connector for deep integration capability |
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User Interface |
GUI |
GUI |
GUI |
Command Line Watch Folder |
GUI, Command Line, Watch Folder, Web Service, PLM Workflow |
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Performance |
Limited by User PC |
Limited by User PC |
Limited by User PC |
1 CPU, 1 Thread |
Multi-CPU Multi-Thread Multi-Processing |
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Typical Use Case |
Single User |
Single User |
Single User |
Workgroups Batch Jobs Occasional Needs Part of externally triggered workflow |
Enterprises Batch Jobs High Demand Workflow Engine Included |
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Key Focus Ares |
MultiCAD Viewing Conversion of CAD to 3D PDF |
Advanced PDFs with Easy Creation of:
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Advanced PDFs with Easy Creation of:
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Batch Creation of 3D PDF documents authored with Tetra4D Enrich Templates
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Adobe Certified Batch Creation of 3D PDF documents and templates
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PROSTEP & Tetra4D Solution Summary
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Compare PROSTEP 3D PDF Products – All Major CAD formats supported
With 3D PDF, we save thousands of dollars by not having to purchase additional CAD software and translators. Plus, we can work faster because we know that we can efficiently handle any file that we receive.”
David EwingManager of Automation and Process Development, BE Aerospace Seating Products Group
FREE Resource
3D PDF Pro Product Guide
Animate and Create Fully Interactive 3D PDFs
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