Among the major improvements is the processing of display curves shown in a combined state. When displaying a layer state within a combined view, generally only the solid and annotations are processed to PDF. This feature will also process any curves needed for downstream activities.
Further enhancements include: support for the translations of offset cross-sections, which are used to help simplify the component display; improvements to layer visibility and combination states, which help improve the way geometry is displayed, ensuring less confusion for the viewer; and the addition of the ‘UI Creo Read Instance’ argument, giving the user more options when processing the file. This will help users present the PDF display in a suitable manner.
The published PDF document contains embedded interactive 3D representations of the native Creo data (within pre-defined templates), offering greater levels of IP protection with support for separate passwords.
Publish 3D supports model-based definition (MBD) and 3D annotations and dimensions from Creo into the 3D PDF format. Anyone with access to the freely available Adobe Reader, either on a PC, tablet or smartphone, can access the interactive 3D data and view, mark up or interrogate the document without the use of specialist CAD software.
Theorem’s strategic partnership with PTC ensures that there is parallel development between the latest releases of Creo and Theorem’s Publish 3D products, allowing Theorem to continue providing publishing solutions for the Creo community.
