Capture a 3D model in a PDF

  1. Open the 3D model in the original application in which the 3D model was created, or in another application.
  2. In Acrobat Pro Extended, choose File > Create PDF > From 3D Capture.
    Note: The first time you capture from a particular CAD application, you must restart the CAD application before you can capture.
  3. Click the Settings button, click the OpenGL tab, and set the capture units to match the 3D model. Edit other 3D capture settings as necessary, and then click OK.
  4. Click the window containing the 3D model to make it active, and then press the Print Screen key.
  5. Switch to Acrobat Pro Extended, edit the capture settings in the Conversion dialog box as needed, and then click OK.
After the initial capture with a CAD application, you can simply start Acrobat Pro Extended, open the 3D file in the CAD application, and press the Print Screen key to capture.