.pdf files supports Displaying 3D models, you can view the model from any angle by mouse movements - sort of like looking through the viewport, only the object is fully rendered, "real", etc. This requires a .ud3 file. Blender does not export a .ud3 file. Any alternatives to achieve this?
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1$\begingroup$ .pdf need the 3d model to be in .u3d format so you should use a plugin to export your model to .u3d or use intermediate software . check this thread $\endgroup$ – Chebhou Feb 12 '15 at 15:30
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$\begingroup$ Thread very helpful. I would add to several requests for a .py plug in for Blender that would allow an export of a .ud3 file. This .ude can be inserted into .pdf files..., great for product demos, portfolios, etc. $\endgroup$ – NeverGiveUp Feb 12 '15 at 16:43
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$\begingroup$ did you confirm that the BlenderToU3D plug-in is not working properly? $\endgroup$ – Chebhou Feb 12 '15 at 18:41
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$\begingroup$ Well I tried to. Installed ok. Hit Export .ud3 and in the top info box in Blender is a quick message: "The exporter is accessed through the scene buttons. Please head there to use it." which left me baffled. Where are the scene buttons and what should I look for? $\endgroup$ – NeverGiveUp Feb 13 '15 at 16:38
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$\begingroup$ I'm going to try it $\endgroup$ – Chebhou Feb 13 '15 at 16:42
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You can find the scene button in the property Area, scroll down to find the u3d export. I managed to export to u3d, but after putting it to pdf with latex the pdf failed to open correctly in adobe reader XI. a "3D data parsing error has occurred"
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$\begingroup$ So, it actually did not work? And where to get the plugin? $\endgroup$ – Marcos Saito Oct 5 '19 at 13:07
