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3DM Import for Acrobat - Rhinoceros 3DM file import plug-in for Acrobat

3DM Import for Acrobat is a Rhinoceros 3DM file import plug-in for Acrobat®. This plug-in gives Acrobat the ability to import polygon meshes from 3DM files.

3DM Import for Acrobat reads polygon mesh data stored in 3DM files and imports it into Acrobat. A polygon mesh in a 3DM file is comprised of a set of triangular and/or quad faces. 3DM Import for Acrobat reads these faces and knits them into 3D objects in Acrobat.

3DM Import for Acrobat is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into Acrobat and adds a new submenu called "3DMImport" to the Acrobat menu.

 


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System Requirements

Below is the hardware, software and operating system requirements for Adobe Acrobat plug-ins running on the Microsoft Windows platform.
 
  • Adobe Acrobat (32 Bit only): 9 Pro Extended

  • Operating System (32 Bit only): Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista and Windows 7

  • RAM: 1 GB (Recommended 2 GB)

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of 3DM Import for Acrobat by clicking on the "Download Now" button below. To start using the software, you need a license key. A license key can be of two types: Trial or Permanent. A trial key is issued to you instantly and completely free of cost so that you may try the software before you purchase a license. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find 3DM Import for Acrobat extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy Now" button to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter your Host ID that appears in the "SYCODE License Server" dialog box (which appears when you run any of the "3DMImport" commands). We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

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IMPORTANT! Purchasing a Subscription is highly recommended since it the most cost effective way of keeping your software up to date. Moreover, Subscription entitles you to get a second free perpetual license for your laptop, among many other benefits. For details please read the SYCODE License and Subscription Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Our licenses are single computer licenses and are locked to each computer they are installed on. Basically, the license key is specific to the computer's Host ID (the MAC address of the computer), and will not work on another computer. The installer picks up the physical MAC address of the network card connected to the computer which is basically “Ethernet adapter Network Connect Adapter”. So unless you change your network card, the key will always work even if you reinstall your operating system. If your internal network is periodically assigning a different Host ID to your computer, then please find a solution for this with your IT department.

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. The price mentioned above is for a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since 3DM Import for Acrobat is a plug-in for Acrobat, it must be loaded into the Acrobat environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the 3DM Import for Acrobat ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into Acrobat, simply click on the menu items in the "3DMImport" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The '3DMImport' submenu consists of the following commands:

  • Import - Imports a 3DM file

  • Help - Displays the 3DM Import for Acrobat help file

  • Register - Registers your copy of 3DM Import for Acrobat

  • About - Displays the 3DM Import for Acrobat About box

 


The 3DMImport submenu

3DM Import for Acrobat comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a  tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also a PDF version of the help file which you can download by clicking the link below.

Download Product Documentation (PDF)

The 3DM File Format

The 3DM (3D Model) file format is the native file format of Rhinoceros, the NURBS modeling software from Robert McNeel & Associates. The OpenNURBS Initiative was founded by Robert McNeel & Associates in January 2000, with the sole purpose of providing CAD, CAM, CAE and computer graphics software users reliable methods for transferring 3D geometry between applications via the 3DM file format. TerrainCAD, our terrain generation, editing and modeling software, also uses the 3DM file format as its native file format.

Customization

If you want 3DM Import for Acrobat to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the plug-in to suit your needs.

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