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    How to create a 3D PDF using OpenPlant Modeler

    Applies To 
    Product(s): OpenPlant Modeler
    Version(s): 08.11.09.404 (SS5) & Above
    Environment:  Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
    Area:  Drawing Generation -  OpenPlant Modeler
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    Original Author: Swapnil Joshi, Bentley Product Advantage Group

    How to create a 3D PDF using OpenPlant Modeler

    Background

    The user might want to review the model in a PDF mode. OpenPlant Modeler does allow us to create a 3D PDF model. Below mentioned steps give us the procedure to create a 3D PDF.

    Steps to Accomplish

    1. Launch OpenPlant Modeler.




    2. Open the model which is to be published to a 3D PDF.



    3. From the File menu, select Print.



    4. From the Printer Driver option select Bentley Driver.



    5. Select the plotting configuration file as pdf.



    6. Enable the option to print to 3D.



    7. Click on Print to File.



    8. Select the directory where the file is saved.

    9. OpenPlant the file in PDF Viewer. You can review the model in 3D.



    10. Verify results.

    See Also

    Drawing Generation- OpenPlant Modeler
    Drawing Generation- OpenPlant Modeler All issues related to drawing generation, printing PDF files will be discussed in this section. See Index: Circles Change to Polygon After Printing PDF file…
    Last edited over 4 years ago in OpenPlant | AutoPLANT > OpenPlant | AutoPLANT Wiki


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