3D Scenes created in SimLab Composer can be exported into custom designed 3D PDF files, using SimLab Template Designer. The exported 3D PDF files can be opened using the free Acrobat reader (version 9.0 or newer), to take advantage of all the features in the generated 3D PDF file.
Features exported to 3D PDF files, as well as to HTML/WebGl files are listed in the table below.
Exported Features
3D PDF Files
HTML5/WebGL Files
3D models and Geometry
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Textures
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Materials and Colors
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Scene States
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Visualized Scene Options (Lists)
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Animations
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SimLab Actions
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2D Polylines and Annotations
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Cameras
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Reflection Maps
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Bump Maps
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Custom Designed Templates
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Before attempting to export to 3D PDF, the user needs to choose 3D PDF Settings and make sure to include 3D Area in the template.
Tutorial video showing how to export 3D models to 3D PDF and visualize it with others using the free Acrobat Reader.
