Course Synopsis: Adobe Acrobat 3D software offers an improved 3D design collaboration process combined with powerful CAD data interoperability. This class is designed to teach users to rapidly convert virtually any CAD file into highly compressed, more secure Adobe PDF files that can be used by customers, suppliers, and co-workers to review and mark up 3D designs using only the free Adobe Reader software.

Who Should Attend: Technical writers, illustrators, and graphic designers that need to share Adobe PDF files containing precise geometry and product manufacturing information with users of free Adobe Reader software to mark up 3D designs, or leverage Adobe PDF files for downstream manufacturing processes without having to buy CAD translators.

Prerequisites: Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.

What You Will Learn:
• Using the Acrobat 3D Tool Kit
• Converting Design Files to 3D PDF
• Manipulating Parts in a Model
• Working with Views
• Exporting Geometry from a 3D Model
• Adding Password Protection and Security
• Reviewing and Commenting
• Creating 2D Graphics

Time: Class time is 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch.

Locations: We have company-operated facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Diego and Washington DC. We also work with a network of rental facilities to offer our classes regularly across the United States and in Canada. Please double-check the location of your class with our office to make sure you get to the right location.

Related Courses: We recommend the following courses that relate to this class: InDesign and JavaScript. Please take a look at our other course outlines.

Goals: Sterling Ledet and Associates realizes the importance of education and we take pride in being able to offer you classes that are more custom fit to your needs. Call us at (770) 414-5007 if you have any special questions or e-mail us at sales@ledet.com.

Registration: Please fill out our registration form and fax it to us at (312) 896-9094.

Adobe Acrobat 3D Training Course

Introducing Adobe Acrobat 3D
Learning Acrobat 3D and the 3D Toolkit
What’s New in Acrobat 3D
A Quick Look at 3D Content in PDF Files

Getting to Know the Work Area
Overview of the Acrobat 3D Work Area
Using the 3D Tools
Using the Acrobat 3D Model Tree
Using the Acrobat 3D Tool Kit
Using Acrobat 3D Help

Converting 3D Design Files to PDF
Converting Design Files to 3D PDF
Dragging a File to the Acrobat 3D Icon
Changing the Conversion Settings
Combining Files
PRC and U3D Settings

Working with 3D PDF Models
Manipulating Parts in a Model
Creating a Cross-Section
Changing the Rendering Mode
Measuring
About 3D Views
Working with Views

The Manufacturing Workflow
Incorporating PMI and Model Geometry
Viewing Product Information
Exporting Geometry from a 3D Model

Adding Security to 3D PDF Files
Adding Password Protection
Opening a Password Protected File
Emailing a Secure Attachment
Certifying a PDF File
Reviewing and Commenting on
3D PDF Files

Reviewing and Commenting on
3D Models
About the Review Process
Starting an Email Based Review
Applying Stamps
Creating 2D Graphics
Creating Exploding Animations

Using 3D Models in Technical
Publishing
Adding a 3D Animation Using the 3D Tool
Inserting a PDF Page or File
Creating 3D Slides
Creating Another View
Viewing a Presentation
Inserting a 3D Model Into a Word File
About the Adobe PDF Settings