ProtoTech's 3DPDF Exporter For 3ds Max®
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
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Download & Install
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Download and install the 3DPDF Exporter plugin for 3ds Max.
 
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Launch & Load Model
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Run 3ds Max and open the model you want to export.
 
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Access Prototech 3DPDF Menu
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A new menu named “Prototech 3DPDF” will appear.
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It contains three ribbon buttons:
 
A) Export
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Select Export.
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A Save As dialog box appears.
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Click Save to export the current model to a 3D PDF file.
 
B) Preferences
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Access features to control different parameters.
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Adjust output options like mesh quality, precision, compression, face-level colors, etc.
 
C) About
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Displays product information.
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Allows you to activate your product license at any time.
 
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Commands
Installation/Uninstallation
Install:
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store, will start installing the app/plug-in.
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Simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.
Uninstall:
To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it. Simply rerun the installer and select the "Uninstall" button.
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You can uninstall it from 'Control Panel/Programs and Features' (Windows 7/8.1/10/11), just as you would uninstall any other application from your system.
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Version History
| Version Number | Version Description | 
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                                     6.0.25049.3557  | 
                                1. Added 2025 support. 2. Updated the dlls of the 2024 version. | 
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                                     6.0.23286.3500  | 
                                1. Updated UI 2. Support on 3ds Max version 2023 and 2024 3. Animation motion 4. Reset Functionality | 
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                                     5.0.21287.3360  | 
                                1. Enhancement: Added support to 3ds Max 2022. 2. Fixed Licensing issue. | 
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                                     4.3.19268.3130  | 
                                1. Enhancement: Added support to 3ds Max 2020. | 
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                                     4.2.19249.3115  | 
                                1.Fixed: Issues in license mechanism. | 
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                                     4.1.19143.3049  | 
                                1.Enhancement: Upgraded licensing system. | 
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                                     4.0.0.0  | 
                                1.Enhancement: Upgraded licensing system. | 
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                                     3.2.0.0  | 
                                1. Enhancement : Plugin support to 3ds Max 2019 | 
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                                     3.1.0.0  | 
                                1. Fixed: Crash in Max 15 while exporting 3D PDF. 2. Feature: Implemented Progress Bar for exporting PDF file operation. | 
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                                     3.0.0.0  | 
                                Enhancement: Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2017 and 2018 are now supported | 
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                                     2.1.0.0  | 
                                1. Greatly simplified license activation process. Please note: Existing customers who have already activated the product will have to contact our support to request for a key for reactivation after installing this update.  |