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Displays only the selected part, hiding all others.
Isolate
Changes the center focus from the entire 3D model to an individual part. This is especially useful
Zoom To Part
when rotating the part, allowing it to rotate around its own center focus rather than that of the entire model.
Displays a see-through version of the selected part.
Transparent
Creates a separate file of either Whole Tree or Current Node of the 3D model.
Export As XML
Set 3D views
The default view of a 3D model lets you quickly revert to a starting point at any time as you interact with the model.
A default view is different from a preview, which determines what the 3D model looks like when it's not activated.
The list of all available views for the 3D model appears in the Views menu on the 3D toolbar and in the Model Tree.
Display a view
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Use these methods to change the view, as appropriate:
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From the 3D toolbar, select the view from the Views pop-up menu.
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In the Model Tree, click the view name.
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Click the Default View icon
Change the default view
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Right-click/Control-click a view in the Model Tree, and then choose Set As Default View.
3D preferences
In the 3D panel of the Preferences dialog box—Edit > Preferences (Windows) or Reader > Preferences (Mac OS)—
you can determine whether the 3D toolbar and Model Tree are displayed by default. You can also specify a default
renderer and determine whether animations are allowed.
Specifies the rendering engine used to affect both performance and quality, so it's important to
Preferred Renderer
select the appropriate renderer. Depending on your system, you may want to change your render engine. For
Windows XP, you may be able to select DirectX 8, DirectX 9, or Software. For Mac OS 10.3 or later, you can select
OpenGL or Software. If you select a DirectX or OpenGL option, all rendering takes place using the graphics chip on
the video card. If Software is selected, rendering may take more time, but the performance may be more consistent
with that of the model in its originating application.
Open Model Tree On 3D Activation
activated. Choose Use Annotation's Setting to use whichever setting the author used when adding the 3D model to
the PDF document.
Determines whether the 3D toolbar is shown or hidden when a 3D model is activated. Choose
Default Toolbar State
Use Annotation's Setting to use whichever setting the author used when adding the 3D model to the PDF document.
Enable Toggle For 3D Toolbar Control
Enable Double-Sided Rendering
option to render only the side facing the user. If the user looks inside a part rendered with only one side, the back
side would be invisible.
Enable Camera Animations
prevent 3D animation.
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Determines whether the Model Tree is displayed when the 3D model is
Displays a button on the 3D model that lets you hide or display the 3D toolbar.
Some model parts have two sides. To save time and space, you can deselect this
Some 3D models include animations enabled by JavaScript. Deselect this option to
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