ProtoTech's 3DPDF Exporter for AutoCAD®
Win32 and 64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
- Download and install the 3D PDF Exporter plugin for AutoCAD.
- Run AutoCAD and load a model.
- There is a new toolbar panel named '3D PDF Exporter'.
It contains three ribbon buttons as mentioned below:
A) Export
1. After selecting the Export option, a 'Save As' dialog box will display on your screen.
2. Click on the Save button to export the current model to a 3D PDF file.
B) Preferences
It contains a set of features in which you can control the different parameters to get the desired output.
C) About
It displays information about the product. It provides the facility to activate your product license at any time.
Screenshots
Commands
| Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
|---|---|---|
|
3DPDFPreferences |
Application settings. |
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SaveAs3DPDF |
Export the model to 3D PDF file. |
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About3DPDFExporter |
Shows information about company and product. Also allow to activate the plugin. |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
Additional Information
Known Issues
- Text fonts cannot be exported.
- Textures can not be exported.
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
|---|---|
|
6.0.24164.3532 |
1. Added the Updated Preference UI 2. Merge PDF. 3. Added support to the AutoCAD 2025. |
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5.1.21243.3359 |
1. Fixed License issue. 2. Supported on AutoCAD 2024. |
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4.8.21056.3309 |
1. Fixed issue of '2D WireFrame Exported Model not visible'. 2. Added support: 1. Render Mode and Light Type. 2. WorldAxis, Open Model Tree, Show/Hide Toolbar, and Show FullScreen. 3. Different Navigation modes. 4. Light Power intensity. |
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4.7.20093.3208 |
1. Added smart update functionality. 2. Added support for Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2021. |
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4.6.20017.3182 |
1.Enhancement: Supported Tin surface in Autodesk® Civil 3D®. 2.Enhancement: Supported flange and inline pipe asset. in Autodesk® Plant 3D®. 3.Enhancement: Support large file export from AutoCAD. 4.Enhancement: Added license reset button. |
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4.5.19249.3115 |
1.Fixed : license mechanism issues. |
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4.4.19142.3040 |
1.Feature : Added watermark support for trial. 2.Enhancement:Upgraded licensing system. 3.Fixed : Position issue of template. |
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4.3.0.0 |
1. Enhancement: Added support for AutoCAD 2020. 2. Enhancement: Upgraded licensing system. |
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4.2.0.0 |
Fixed : Wire entities were exported at incorrect positions. |
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4.1.0.0 |
Fixed : Model was not getting exported sometimes if visual style was other than "Realistic". |
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4.0.0.0 |
1. Enhancement : Added support of PDF template 2. Update : Added support for AutoCAD 2019. |
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3.0.0.0 |
1. Enhancement : Exporting Layer wise assembly tree / Browser. 2. Update : Added support for Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2018. 3. Update : Updated technical support contact details. |
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2.5.0.0 |
1. Feature: Added control to adjust mesh quality from preferences dialog. 2. Enhancement: Model tree in exported 3D PDF file is now based on layers in AutoCAD file. |
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2.4.0.0 |
Enhancement: Improved transformation and colors of nested block references. |
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2.3.0.0 |
1. Enhancement: Autodesk® AutoCAD® Civil 3D® entity supported. 2. Enhancement: Resolved transformation issue for block references.. |
