Automate the creation of data rich, interactive 3D PDFs, leveraging templates
Easy to deploy solution with light integration with PLM/ERP via XML.
What is Tetra4D Automate?
Tetra4D Automate is the easy-to-deploy solution that efficiently scales 3D PDF creation utilizing less IT effort and limiting your needs for user training. Further, automatically create Tetra4D Enrich 3D PDF documents that incorporate CAD files with 3D definition of the product (Brep, Tess), PMI, Views, Structure, CAD attributes, and Meta-data information managed by ERP and PLM.
Increase the flexibility within your structured environment where organization and workflows require different processes. Each PDF can be triggered by PDM/PLM events and managed by enterprise applications.
Use Cases
Key Capabilities
- Automates the population of Tetra4D Enrich templates
- Standalone executable (Windows), triggered by a command line
- Supports import of metadata managed by enterprise applications like PLM/PDM/ERP (XML file)
- Provides document protection and control of accessible features
- Supports the same CAD formats as Tetra4D Enrich
- Devilverable as an interactive 3D PDF
- Engineering Data Release
- Spare Part Catalog
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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No paper trail or binders-inspection done, checked back in and back to engineering it goes. After seeing a few similar scenarios of what is possible using Enrich, there’s no doubt that 3D PDFs should become more important in the design to manufacturing workflow.”
Solidsmack.com
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