Convert 3D PDF File into Solidworks Part/Assembly file? 1

[kevin08]

Hi.
I have a 3D pdf file and would like to know if there is a way export that file into Solidworks. The goal is to have that 3D file into Solidworks where I can make and create changes to the 3D as a part or assembly. I'm using Solidworks 2006 SP0. Please assist me, thank you in advance!

Bye.
Kevin

 

[JMirisola]

Unless Adobe has changed something, you can't get there from here.
I'd suggest double-checking Adobe's site, just to be sure. As I recall, all you're seeing is a graphical representation of the model/assembly and not an actual model.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

 

[ctopher]

http://wwwimages.adobe.com/

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat3d/pdfs/supported_formats.pdf

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated Jul 13, 2008)

 

[kevin08]

is there way we could change some sort of code?

 

[JMirisola]

How about taking the 3D file, using the measure tool and recreating it in SolidWorks? Beyond that, you're out of luck.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Security is one of the reasons 3D PDF is used. To prevent models from being copied.

If you need the model to check form and fit in an assy or in a presentation, ask the owners for a copy. Many vendors will issue a dumb or surfaces only model for such purpose.

Have you checked the vendors website for download-able models?

 

[fcsuper]

Exactly, the point of PDF is to prevent what you are trying to do.

Matt Lorono
CAD Engineer/ECN Analyst
Silicon Valley, CA
Lorono's SolidWorks Resources
Co-moderator of Solidworks Yahoo! Group
and Mechnical.Engineering Yahoo! Group

 

[johnlayne]

It depends on how the file was created and if you have the full version of Adobe Acrobat 3d.

On creating a 3d PDF with the full version of Adobe Acrobat 3d you will be asked if you want to secure it (Refer image 1)

If the 3d PDF is exportable you can right click the object and select export (Refer image 02). You can then export as either IGES, Parasolid, Step or VRML. (Refer image 03). When you import these files back into SolidWorks they will be dumb solids without a feature tree but they can be edited.

Note most people believe 2D and 3D PDF's are uneditable THIS IS INCORRECT, if you have the full version of Adobe Acrobat you can set the security of PDF documents. If you create your PDF's directly from SolidWorks they are not secured, (Refer image 04)the image shows a PDF created by SolidWorks. Text including numbers in SolidWorks generated PDF's are editable with the full version of Adobe Acrobat (or similar) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.solidengineering.co.nz/swhelp/3dPDF/Image01.jpg

http://www.solidengineering.co.nz/swhelp/3dPDF/Image02.jpg

http://www.solidengineering.co.nz/swhelp/3dPDF/Image03.jpg

http://www.solidengineering.co.nz/swhelp/3dPDF/Image04.jpg

 

[fcsuper]

You are correct to some extent. For Kevin, if depends if the originator made the file secure. If they didn't, then all Kevin needs is shell out hundreds of dollars for the Pro version of Acrobat 3D to do what he wants. Or, the custom can set an unsecured version too.

Matt Lorono
CAD Engineer/ECN Analyst
Silicon Valley, CA
Lorono's SolidWorks Resources
Co-moderator of Solidworks Yahoo! Group
and Mechnical.Engineering Yahoo! Group

 

[kevin08]

Hi Guys. Thanks for helping me out. Is there another software I can use to export this file because I don't thousand dollars laying around to test out the pdf file.


Thanks again,
Kevin

 

[johnlayne]

Simple answer --- No (Or I don't think so)

If it's not sensitive data, you can email it to me and I'll see what I can do.

If it hasn't had the security set it shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Refer my website for contact details.

John Layne

http://www.solidengineering.co.nz

 

[kevin08]

John please check your email.

Thank You,

Kevin

 

[rollupswx]

Is there another software I can use to export this file because I don't thousand dollars laying around to test out the pdf file.

I think I would contact the owner of the intellectual property before continuing down this path. Even if they didn't protect their work that doesn't mean you can freely use it. You might find yourself with several thousands of dollars in legal fees.

 

[JMirisola]

Kevin,
While I agree with rollupswx and the legal ramifications, you can download a 30-day trial version from Adobe.

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatpro/tryout.html

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

 

[kevin08]

Is there a software out there where I can decrypt the PDF file? Using Adobe Acrobat 3D the file can't be exported because the file is encrypted.

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

And the file has been encrypted because .... ????

 

[ctopher]

"decrypt the PDF file" Not legally...
You probably could have redrawn the part in SW by the time this thread reached this far.

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated Jul 13, 2008)