Working with Embedded 3D Objects

To work with embedded 3D content, you have to activate it. Select the Hand tool then click the 3D object (or right-click and choose Activate 3D). This displays the 3D tools.

 

3D toolbar with ten numbered tools

   1        2        3         4        5         7        8        9         10

 

This is the default layout of the 3D tools. You can have more by right-clicking an embedded 3D object and selecting the Expand 3D Tools command. See Extended 3D Toolbar to read about these additional tools.

 

Toolbar buttons (from left to right):

Viewing

1. Rotate the object around an axis.

2. Spin it around a point.

3. Pan the object within the 3D element area.

4. Walk: change viewing perspective and distance.

5. Zoom: zoom view in or out.

Measurement

measure icon

6. Use this tool to measure edges and distances between vertices. For details see: Embedding 3D Objects in a PDF..

Model tree

7. This tool lets you display your 3D model hierarchy. For details see: Model Tree.

Display

8. This button switches back to default view.

Animation

9. If the embedded 3D object is animated, use this control button to Play/Pause it. The picture above shows 'Play'

Background

10. Use this tool to select a background color from the palette.

Tip

Learn more about The 3D object shortcut menu.