Latest Publish 3D-3D PDF offers greater levels of IP protection for users

The latest release (V19) of Publish 3D – 3D PDF for CATIA V5, NX, Creo and JT users , supporting CATIA V5 (R19-21, V5-V6R2012-2015), NX (8.5, 9.0, 10.0), Creo (2.0, 3.0) and all JT versions, is now available.

Theorem’s Publish 3D suite of products enable the publishing of 3D CAD data directly from within the CATIA V5, NX and Creo design applications in to the interactive 3D PDF document format.

The published PDF document contains embedded interactive 3D representations of the native CAD data (within pre-defined templates), offering greater levels of Intellectual Property (IP) protection and this latest version has the added IP protection feature with support for separate passwords to control the editing of the 3D PDF output.

The inclusion of a new Unified Interface (UI) in V19 provides the opportunity for multiple PDF publishing from a single data source using the selection of ready-made templates, or the option of Theorem consultancy services to create bespoke templates.  Our new UI helps the development and streamlining of translation and downstream processes by allowing engineering data to be filtered, viewed, interrogated, manipulated and translated interactively or in batches with the ability to publish user specific documentation

The Publish 3D product supports Model Based Definition (MBD) and 3D annotations and dimensions (PMI) from CATIA V5, NX, Creo and JT into the 3D PDF format.

Anybody with access to the freely available Adobe Reader®, either on a PC, tablet or smartphone can access the interactive 3D data and are able to view, mark up and interrogate the document without the use of specialist CAD software, and as 3D PDF is an ISO standard (ISO 24517-1 (PDF/E), the technology can be easily integrated and can effectively become the common denominator for document creation and communication.

To find out more about 3D PDF, please watch our 3 minute ‘What is 3D PDF?’ overview video: http://www.theorem.com/3dpdf/what-is-a-3d-pdf.htm

The simplicity of 3D PDF, low cost, and ease of use allows for the integration of departments, customers and suppliers into the product lifecycle process which in turn leads to reduced lead times, fewer mistakes and better products.

If you would like more information visit www.theorem.com/3dpdf

Publish 3D V.18 for JT users has been released

Theorem Solutions’ latest release of Publish 3D V.18. for JT users includes the eagerly awaited product features and enhancements for Theorem’s Publish 3D suite of products including the introduction of a multi template PUBLISH mechanism, enhanced wireframe and PMI support.

There has also been added control for the lighting, render and activate modes with additional support for the Theorem Unified Interface.

V.18 for Theorem’s popular Publish 3D suite of products improves performance and robustness for JT users by supporting all versions of the JT file format from Version 6.0 – 9.5 which is the ISO Standard 14306:2012 version of JT and Adobe Acrobat XI.

Publish 3D for the Siemens JT visualization works via batch process publishing native JT data to the interactive 3D PDF format either via command line or via the Unified Interface.

The Publish 3D function enhancements for V.18 include the preferred PUBLISH mechanism replacing the original TEMPLATE mechanism and the introduction of a Multi-template PUBLISH mechanism which allows for the 3D data to be written to one or many output PDF files with any additional meta data such as AVI’s, hyperlinks and Power Point presentations attached.

V.18 for Publish 3D also features improved processing of data groups .This simplifies the assembly tree along with an added option that provides control over how the sub-ordinate data is processed by controlling the tessellation quality. There has also been added control for the lighting, render and activate modes and extra support for the Theorem Unified Interface.

Theorem’s Publish 3D (recently rebranded from 3D PDF Publisher) allows the user to easily create and share PDF documentation containing embedded interactive 3D data without the need for third party applications. Published interactive 3D models contained within a standard PDF document can then be viewed and interrogated using the freely available Adobe Acrobat Reader.

For more information on Publish 3D and Theorem Solutions visit

http://www.theorem.com/3dpdf/

A productivity enhancing Unified Interface included in our CADverter V.18 release

As part of the CADverter V.18 release, Theorem Solutions have developed a new Unified Interface (UI) to be used as a productivity tool for existing users, and as a publishing tool for new users.

This new UI can support existing V.18 product lines such as CATIA↔NX or JT (both unidirectional and bi-directional), Creo↔ JT (unidirectional and bi-directional) as well as the new CATIA, NX, JT and Creo→ PDF (unidirectional only) product lines

The UI has a number of useful functions which allow the user to create a methodology for large translations and can increase productivity in a variety of ways.

It can be used as a file browser with both a geometry viewer and a product structure viewer included so that the user can view the 3D geometry or they can see it displayed as a structural hierarchy showing the different parts and sub –assemblies.

In terms of data preparation, it allows the user to hone their translation strategy before automating the process by letting them receive and review data. Then, using the translator configuration tool, decide what is needed and then thin out the data so that the user only has what is required. It can also save time by providing a batch processing tool, so the user can prepare all of the data to be batch processed but can defer the translation job until a more convenient time (i.e. overnight).With the addition of a job status viewer and a log monitor there is a simple and efficient way to keep a list of currently running jobs and monitor what has happened with each job, being notified of errors etc.

As well as publishing to multiple outputs such as NX, JT, V5 and Creo from a single data source, there is now also an easy option to publish to a 3D PDF, which can be done using existing company PDF templates to which the 3D geometry is added.

The new UI is there to aid in the development and streamlining of the user’s translation strategy, saving time and increasing productivity by allowing the data to be sifted through, filtered into what is necessary and then translated in batches at a suitable and convenient time for the user.

For more information on CADverter or Theorem Solutions please visit

http://www.theorem.com/Products/cadverter.htm

Theorem’s Publish 3D helps to protect design and visualization IP using 3D PDF

3D PDF technology is a way of sharing 3D data within the Adobe PDF format that is recognised and used worldwide.

Theorem’s Publish 3D  suite of products enable the publishing of 3D CAD data directly from within the Siemens NX design application and via batch process for Siemens JT visualization data. The published output is a readable PDF document containing embedded interactive 3D representations of the native CAD data but offering greater levels of Intellectual Property (IP) protection.

Anybody with access to the freely available Adobe reader, either on a PC, tablet or phone can access the interactive 3D data and are able to view, mark up and interrogate the document without the use of specialist CAD software.

Using the toolbar provided by Adobe, the user can manipulate and view the data in a way that is applicable to them. The 3D PDF has the capability for the document to be annotated and can also act as a ‘carrier’ file for additional data to be transported (such as spreadsheets, AVI Movies, hyperlinks, as well as native CAD data) and to create a richer file and source of information. The Publish 3D product supports 3D annotations and dimensions (PMI) from NX and JT into the 3DPDF format

More specifically, Publish 3D for NX users is interactive and has a ‘Save as’ function from within the NX user interface plus batch output capability to speed up the publication process.

For JT users Publish 3D enables the creation of PDF documents containing 3D data using batch or interactive processes with additional server based versions available for high volume use.

As the 3D PDF containing interactive 3D representations is an easily readable document and can be readily accessed by anyone with the Adobe reader, it is opening up opportunities for sharing information within an organisation and up and down the supply/distribution chains, allowing improvements to assembly, product cost and quality.

PDF files containing interactive 3D data created using Theorem’s Publish 3D suite of products provide a higher level of Intellectually Property (IP) security than native CAD files by allowing the documents to be password protected. Native CAD files cannot be password protected, causing IP vulnerabilities when shared or accessed. This works alongside the data being translated into a tessellated format, so that the 3D representation can be viewed and manipulated, but the native CAD data cannot be accessed or reproduced from the PDF alone. This added functionality gives greater confidence when sharing sensitive information with partners and suppliers using a password protected PDF file.

The simplicity of 3D PDF, low cost, and ease of use allows for the integration of departments, customers and suppliers into the product lifecycle process which in turn leads to reduced lead times, fewer mistakes and better products

For more information on Publish 3D or Theorem Solutions visit

http://www.theorem.com/3dpdf/

Publish 3D uses Adobe’s PDF format to make 3D CAD data accessible and secure

3D PDF technology is a way of sharing 3D data within the Adobe PDF format that is recognised and used on computers worldwide.

Which is where Theorem’s Publish3D software comes in.

The Publish3D suite of products enable the translation of 3D CAD data from within CATIA V5, NX, PTC’s Creo Parametric, and JT

applications into a readable PDF with an interactive 3D product image embedded within the document.

The Publish3D software incorporates a range of different product applications:

• Publish3D On Demand allows for batch publishing from the CATIA V5, NX, CREO and JT systems into the 3D PDF
• Publish3D Interactive publishes from within the native CAD system and uses the Save As function to create the 3D PDF.
• Publish3D Automated allows for high volume batch publishing
• Publish3D Add-Ons are the 3D PDF publishing tools for NX and JT translators which gives the original translated output alongside the 3D PDF.

Anybody with access to the freely available Adobe reader, either on a PC, tablet or phone can access the interactive 3D data and are able to view, mark up and interrogate the document without the use of specialist CAD software.  Using the toolbar provided by Adobe, the user can manipulate and view the data in a way that is applicable to them. The 3D PDF has the capability for the document to be annotated and can also act as a ‘carrier’ file for additional data to be transported (such as spreadsheets, AVI Movies, hyperlinks, as well as native CAD data) to create a richer file and source of information.

In addition, PDF files containing interactive 3D data created using the Publish3D suite of products provide a higher level of Intellectually Property (IP) security than native CAD files by allowing the documents to be password protected. Native CAD files cannot be password protected, causing IP vulnerabilities when shared or accessed. This works alongside the data being translated into a tessellated format, so that the 3D representation can be viewed and manipulated, but the native CAD data cannot be accessed or reproduced from the PDF alone. This added functionality gives greater confidence when sharing sensitive information with partners and suppliers using a password protected PDF file.

The simplicity of 3D PDF, low cost, and ease of use allows for the integration of departments, customers and suppliers into the product lifecycle process which in turn leads to reduced lead times, fewer mistakes and better products.

As the 3D PDF is an easily readable document and can be readily accessed by anyone with the Adobe reader, it is opening up opportunities for sharing information within an organisation and up and down the supply/distribution chains, allowing improvements to assembly, product cost and quality.

For more information on Publish 3D or Theorem Solutions visit

http://www.theorem.com/3dpdf/