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USING ACROBAT 9 STANDARD
Multimedia and 3D models
Change rendering mode, lighting, projection, and background
The model rendering mode determines the surface appearance of the 3D model. The default rendering mode is usually
solid, but you can also choose another rendering mode. You can also change the lighting of the 3D model as well as
the background.
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Changing the appearance of the 3D model
A. Default appearance B. Wireframe rendering mode C. Colored lighting D. Different background color
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Use items on the 3D toolbar to make any of these changes:
• To change the rendering mode, choose an option from the Model Render Mode pop-up menu
• To view an orthographic projection, click the Use Orthographic Projection button
effectively removes a dimension, preserving the size ratio between objects but giving the 3D model a less realistic
appearance. Click the button again to use perspective projection.
• To turn lighting on or off or to change lighting, choose an option from the Enable Extra Lighting pop-up menu
• To change the background color, click the arrow next to the Background Color swatch and choose a color.
Note: Model rendering modes, lighting schemes, and background color options are also available by right-clicking the 3D
model, and then clicking Viewing Options. Model rendering modes also appear under the Options menu on the Model Tree.
More Help topics
"Examples of model rendering
Model Tree overview
The Model Tree appears in the navigation pane on the left side of the work area. You can also open the Model Tree by
clicking the Toggle Model Tree button
Note: Using the Model Tree requires version 7.0.7 or later of either Acrobat or Adobe Reader. Users with earlier versions
can interact with 3D models but not with the Model Tree.
The Model Tree has three panes, each of which displays a specific type of information or controls.
The topmost pane shows the tree structure of the 3D object. For example, a 3D object depicting a car
Structure pane
has separate groups of objects (called nodes) for the chassis, engine, and wheels. In this pane, you can move through
the hierarchy and select, isolate, or hide various parts.
Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) appears as a group of items on the same hierarchical level as its related
object or assembly.
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on the 3D toolbar. Or, right-click the 3D model and choose Show Model Tree.
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