Convert PDF to 3d-object

[Per Ruben]

Hello

Is it possible to convert a PDF-drawing to a 3d-object? I would lika to see a perspective view where the building etc. is built on the drawing.

Thank!

[Matt Panzer]

Hi Per Ruben,

If the PDF has vector data, then you can select it and use the "Convert to Group" command. Then edit the group and delete the bitmap part and you will be left with the vector data. Exit the group and make sure the group is set to the "Layer Plane" (in the Obj Info palette). Then you'll see the vector data as 3D laying flat at it's parent layer's Z height.

HTH

[Per Ruben]

HI again,

and thank you for your answer. =) It made it possible but the problem is that much of the things i want printed on the "floor" is in the bitmap part. Is this somehow convertible to 3d?

[Matt Panzer]

The only way I can think of to have the bitmap part display would be to:

Convert the original pdf file to a PNG or JPEG

Import the image file as a texture.

Draw a rectangle the desired size & proportion of the image

Create a floor (from the rectangle) of 0 thickness and set the desired Z height.

Apply the texture and map it as needed.

[Per Ruben]

Ok, I will try that!

Thank you Matt!

[Matt Panzer]

You're welcome!

I hope it does the trick for you.