Would you like to export 3D via PDF? 2005-05-24 - By steven_mcq
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Note to all developers on this list:
As many probably know already, the U3D standard is open and
extensible, not proprietary, so a programmer with the SDK for Carrara
4 or Hexagon could develop a plug-in.
I saw Adobe demo U3D through Acrobat 7 at the American Institute of
Architecture convention in Las Vegas last week, and it was impressive.
Having Acrobat as the wrapper solves the formidable business problem
of distributing a viewer. I can't say the 3D quality was as good as
the best I've seen from Viewpoint, but until Adobe buys Viewpoint,
that technology is moot. The best business model will succeed, not
necessarily the best technology.
I expect most Carrara and Hexagon users would be happy to have U3D as
a way of sharing their work. Interactivity and animation is conducted
via javascript. I see no reason why an animation set up in Carrara 4
could not be translated into a U3D javascript read by Acrobat 7. The
ideal plug-in would simply publish the result as a PDF with the U3D
model embedded and secure.
Currently, the foremost authoring platforms are from Right Hemisphere
and Bently Microstation, and they are expensive. By itself, Deep
Exploration is not so bad, at $150. But you would also need Acrobat 7
professional, which is pricey. Eovia customers would want to publish
3D in a PDF as a direct export, no other authoring required. The
architectural emphasis of the Adobe/Right Hemisphere marketing would
seem a good fit with Carrara 4 Pro, with its CAD import capability.
Here is the Right Hemisphere information on U3D and PDF, if you want
to check it out. Someone on this list pointed out previously that
Acrobat Reader 7.01 is required for the demo files.
http://www.righthemisphere.com/company/links/solutions/Adobe/index.htm
SMcQ
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