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Theorem Solutions launches its brand new 3D PDF Publisher and Publish 3D plugin for CATIA V5 users. The first native 3D PDF Publisher for CATIA V5, enables CATIA V5 users to quickly and easily create documentation containing interactive 3D data published directly from native V5 data. The published interactive 3D data contained within the PDF file can be viewed and interrogated using freely available Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The 3D PDF plugin has a "save as" PDF feature from within the V5 user interface plus a batch output capability to speed up the publication process into PDF. Once published the viewer will be able to view the 3D model, interrogate the model tree sub-assemblies, turn components in assemblies on and off, shade and render for technical authoring, view as a solid, wireframe and even cross section components and assemblies. CAD data publishing just came of age.
3D PDF Publisher for CATIA V5 users has three levels of capability:
1. "Save as" functionality from within the CAD system.
2. "Save as" functionality from within the CAD system plus batch processing capability.
3. The top level package, aptly named Publish 3D can batch publish files and run automated processes.
Publish 3D derives many of its features from Theorem's Process Manager Suite of data exchange automation tools. The enterprise-wide Publish 3D solution has a high level of sophistication which ensures that all CAD resources are fully utilized by scheduling publishing routines using hardware and CAD licenses as they become available or by scheduling publication routines overnight.
Currently, most employees in an organization cannot open CAD documents. "If only there was a free 3D system that everyone could read, view and mark-up". Well there is now!
Using 3D PDF document viewing will extend the use of 3D design data way beyond the realms of mainstream engineering. 3D PDF opens up huge opportunities for sharing information within organizations and through the supply and distribution chains.
Most engineers experience the frustration of receiving a 3D file that they cannot view because they do not have the native CAD software on their workstation, PC or tablet. From this problem the 3D publishing and viewing market evolved.
Large and small organizations go through a considered justification process when spending money on licenses and it...