CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive

25 September 2012

Product News

PDF3D ReportGen Doubles Format Types, Adds PDF

In the PDF3D®ReportGen desktop application  version 2.5.0, Visual Technology Services has introduced  additional  industry standard 3D file formats and  new  approach to  PDF template style formats for 3D PDF report production (www.pdf3d.com). This release doubles the number of file formats to over 70, including DXF, DWG, DWF and DGN, Collada and Blender types. New methodology enables 3D model placement using a library of template PDFs, including 3D model substitutions. The key features of this update are:

  • Smaller PDFs than original CAD model, Highly compressed PRC methods
  • Increased informational value by Annotated assemblies with 3D lead-lines, dimension arrows, part
  • labels, PMI, GD&T, perspective, isometric views,  scene level ruler dimensions
  • Merging CAD models with Analysis Result Contours
  • Capture animation sequences of transient data by loading file sequences
  • Session XML compatible with production PDF3D XML Server system
  • Choice of Windows, Linux and Apple both 32 & 64 Bit Desktop Versions

PDF3D ReportGen is used for commercial technical 3D reporting work-flows in life sciences, marine, civil, environmental engineering projects, earth resource exploration, astronomy, numerical modeling, and general scientific data visualization reporting. With enhanced interfaces, PDF3D ReportGen enables faster decision making, lowering project costs through improved team collaboration.

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