Tech Soft 3D announces that HOOPS Publish, its native 3D PDF generation toolkit, ensures SOLIDWORKS MBD (Model Based Definition) users can output accurate, rich and secure 3D PDFs. Introduced earlier this week at SOLIDWORKS World 2015, SOLIDWORKS MBD is an integrated, drawing-less manufacturing solution that enables users to define, organize, and publish Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) including 3D model data in support of industry standards such as Military-Standard-31000A, ASME Y14.41, ISO 16792, and DIN ISO 16792.
HOOPS Publish empowers SOLIDWORKS MBD users to leverage the full capabilities of 3D PDF, including advanced layout, interactive 3D objects, fully accurate B-Rep data and critical metadata– everything needed to employ a Model Based Enterprise (MBE) strategy for manufacturers. Since HOOPS Publish is integrated directly within SOLIDWORKS MBD, everything – including PMI – can be exported with complete fidelity into 3D PDF. This 3D data can then be shared easily and securely through viewing with the ubiquitous Adobe Reader, found on 98% of desktops worldwide.
“HOOPS Publish is simply the only 3D PDF publishing SDK that can ensure that 3D data is fully encapsulated and exactly communicated,” says Gavin Bridgeman, VP of Products. “All of the information contained within an annotated 3D model created with SOLIDWORKS MBD is visible via Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat – compounding the value of this powerful new product.”
“We teamed up again with Tech Soft 3D, not just because they are a long-term trusted technology partner, but also because they are the only toolkit provider for native 3D PDF publishing,” says Rich Allen, SOLIDWORKS Senior Director, Product Portfolio Management. “By leveraging Tech Soft 3D’s technology, our users can convey all pertinent data required for manufacturing including PMI, in clean, structured and customizable 3D PDF output, an industry standard that is archivable, shareable and accountable to the strict standards that will give our customers a competitive edge.”