How to Put 3D Files Into Acrobat 9
Three-dimensional (3D) images are an invaluable tool for conveying ideas. According to the University of Hertfordshire, “Representing 3 dimensions on a flat piece of paper is a very important skill for designers enabling them to communicate their ideas to other people.” With Adobe Acrobat 9, you can directly insert three-dimensional images into the body of a document. This enables 3D images to be rendered on paper as well as electronic documents.
- Select the “Tools” menu from the top menu bar. A drop-down menu will appear underneath the tool bar.
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Step 2
Click on “Multimedia” on the drop-down menu. Then select “3D Tool” from the sub-menu that appears. The mouse cursor will turn into crosshairs.
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Step 3
Drag the crosshairs while holding down the mouse button to highlight the area in the PDF where you want to place the 3D file. A pop-up window labeled “Insert 3D” will appear.
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Step 4
Type the 3D file’s name into the text bar or select the button labeled “Browse” and locate the 3D file on your computer’s hard drive.
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Step 5
Click on the button labeled “Okay.”