Adobe Acrobat 8 3D - Manual (Page 394)

387 ADOBE ACROBAT 3D VERSION 8
User Guide
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Add comments to a 3D model
By adding comments, you create a new view that’s associated with those comments.
1 Select a tool from the Comment & Markup toolbar.
2 Click in the 3D model to add a comment and create a new view in the Model Tree.
You can add comments to an existing comment view by selecting that view in the Model Tree before you click in the
model.
See also
“Comment on 3D designs” on page 413
Measure a 3D model
Use the 3D Measurement tool to measure the distance between two straight edges or two points, the radius of
circular edges, or the angle between two edges.
1 Select the 3D model, and then click the 3D Measurement tool
2 Move the pointer over the model to start measuring. For example, click on an edge to measure its length.
The 3D Measurement Tool is set to automatically display the most likely measurement, but you can choose a
different measurement type.
See also
“Measure 3D objects” on page 408
View product information for a 3D model
You can view Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) in the Model Tree and in the 3D model, if you imported it
during PDF conversion.
1 Click the 3D model, and click the Model Tree icon in the 3D toolbar.
2 In the Model Tree, click each view to see the PMI associated with that view.
See also
“View Product Manufacturing Information (PMI)” on page 406
Export geometry from a 3D model
If geometry was retained during conversion, you can export it as IGES, STEP, VRML, or ParaSolid file formats, which
most CAE and CAM applications can read.
1 Right-click the 3D model and choose Export Data from the menu.
2 Choose a file type and click Settings to specify options for that file type.
See also
“Export geometry” on page 414