Adobe Acrobat 9 PRO Extended - Manual (Page 383)

377 USING ACROBAT 9 PRO EXTENDED
3D models and geospatial PDFs
Last updated 9/30/2011
General tab
These settings determine how the imported 3D model is presented in Acrobat Pro Extended. Unlike the settings on
the other tabs, General settings don’t affect the imported file itself.
Many of these settings can be changed after you import a file by using the options on the 3D toolbar.
Default Background Color Identifies the color behind the 3D model. Click the color swatch to make changes.
Default Lighting Shows the lighting style to be used on the imported file.
For best performance when manipulating 3D models, select the Headlamp option.
Default Rendering Style Shows the rendering style used for the imported model. Select a different style from the menu,
if needed.
Default Animation Style For models created with animation, this setting determines how the animation runs in
Acrobat.
Add Default Views Select this setting to change the imported views. An orthographic projection (ortho) effectively
removes a dimension, preserving the size ratio between objects but giving the 3D model a less realistic appearance.
Orthographic projection is useful for viewing certain diagrams, such as 3D mathematical functions plotted on a graph.
A perspective projection offers a more realistic scene in which objects in the distance appear smaller than objects of the
same size in the foreground.
Show 3D Toolbar By Default Displays the 3D toolbar when the model is activated. When this option is not selected,
you can right-click the 3D image to view the 3D toolbar.
Open Model Tree By Default Displays the Model Tree when the 3D PDF file is opened.
Default Script Specifies the JavaScript file that runs if a 3D model is enabled. If the 3D model you’re importing doesn’t
include embedded JavaScript, click Browse to specify the JavaScript file you want to run.
Document tab
Use the Document settings to determine the layout of the page containing the 3D model, set up read/write permissions
for the file, and encrypt the converted file.
Template PDF Specifies an existing PDF file in which to place the 3D model. Click Browse to select a PDF to use. Click
Clear to remove the template and set up the page using the Layout options.
Layout Select Page Setup to change the margins, page size, and page orientation (portrait or landscape) of the
converted model.
Security Set an encryption level for the PDF, require a password to open it, and set editing and printing permissions.
More Help topics
“ Security ” on page 226
Import tab
Options include elements that can be imported with the 3D CAD model.
Note: In some cases, such as for 3DS file conversions, no import options are available.
Format Specific Data To Import Specify the elements that you want to import with the 3D CAD model.
Available options reflect the file format of your 3D model and can include views, hidden objects, wireframe or surface
representations, and PMI, among others.