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wjamieson1-Visitor
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March 11, 2015
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Change Center of Rotation when Exporting 3D PDF (PDF U3D) (Creo 2.0)

  • March 11, 2015
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When I export a 3D PDF in Creo, the PDF file ends up having a center of rotation in a place far from the geometry, making viewing the geometry from different angles cumbersome. I know that the center of rotation can be changed while viewing the 3D PDF in Adobe Reader, however, I would like to make things easier for the end viewer by specifying the center of rotation before exporting the PDF U3D file. Does anyone know how to do this? I appreciate the help!


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ClintWalton1-Visitor
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March 13, 2015

This discussion might point you in the right direction.

Re: To fix 3D PDF's made in Pro/E

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dschenken1-Visitor
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March 13, 2015

The discussion Clint linked to did not resolve fixing this in Creo, but included instructions on fixing the views in Acrobat.  Check out this:  https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/201498-49492/FIX%203d%20pdf%27S-01.docx

 

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Pro/E can create 3D PDF's, that should be viewable by anyone with Adobe reader. We had sent some out to various vendors etc. Previously it was a pain to view anything since the spin center was way off to the side. I found a way to make your 3D views centered where you want them. You have to make these changes in Adobe after the file has been created, not in Pro/E when you make it. These changes can be saved for the next person. The steps to create the file in Pro/E and modify the 3D PDF in Adobe are as follows:"

 

Also there was an idea submitted to fix it in Creo Fix Spin Center when Creating 3D PDF's

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wjamieson1-VisitorAuthor
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March 13, 2015

I do not see the camera/plus sign as described in the document. Is he using Adobe Reader to modify the file? If Adobe Acrobat is required, I won't be able to utilize this method.

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dschenken1-Visitor
1-Visitor
March 13, 2015

I would guess that since it's a document editing function - those are in Acrobat. I think it requires Acrobat Professional. Buying guide | Adobe Acrobat XI Pro is a comparison table.

Adobe has a 1 month free trial for Acrobat Pro. See their website PDF creator, edit PDF | Adobe Acrobat XI subscription

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