In a continuing effort to provide products that meet customer demands, it is sometimes necessary to change the way a product is delivered to market. This is the case with the Adobe® LiveCycle® PDF Generator 3D ES module, a premium configuration of the Adobe LiveCycle PDF Generator ES module that contains value-added functions for creating and assembling 3D PDF files in manufacturing product lifecycle management (PLM) processes.
Adobe continues to sell its core LiveCycle module — LiveCycle PDF Generator ES — for server-based conversion of business documents and 2D CAD data to the PDF format. In the fall of 2010, however, Adobe granted to PROSTEP AG an exclusive right to license LiveCycle PDF Generator 3D ES for the development of a 3D translation server product.
With PROSTEP PDF Generator 3D, you can combine 3D CAD geometry, metadata from existing back-end systems (such as PDM and ERP systems), and engineering information from business documents into a single, interactive PDF document. When you integrate the power of 3D PDF into PLM-driven workflows, you can boost team productivity and enhance business efficiency for the extended enterprise.
Frequently asked questions
- Why has Adobe taken this action?
- Adobe plays a unique role in the marketplace, at all times trying to strike the right balance between market leadership and partner ecosystem development. Successful adoption of 3D PDF has driven market demand for more robust and highly specialized solutions. After a detailed analysis, Adobe concluded that this market area has achieved a level of maturity that will be better served by PROSTEP AG — a longtime Adobe partner with deep expertise in and commitment to the PLM marketplace.
- Does PROSTEP PDF Generator 3D include the same features as LiveCycle PDF Generator ES?
- No. PROSTEP PDF Generator 3D provides 3D translation services only. LiveCycle PDF Generator ES is still a good choice for organizations that wish to convert business documents and 2D CAD data to PDF.
- If I buy PROSTEP PDF Generator 3D, do I still need other Adobe LiveCycle Enterprise Suite (ES) modules?
- Maybe. It depends upon your business objectives. Here are just a few things you can do with additional LiveCycle ES modules:
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- Protect, manage, and monitor sensitive information.
- Digitally sign and validate PDF documents.
- Allow anyone, anywhere with Adobe Reader® software to participate in design reviews.
- Manage the document lifecycle from publishing to archiving
- Create and manage electronic forms.
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- Will Adobe continue to support LiveCycle PDF Generator 3D ES?
- If your organization purchased LiveCycle PDF Generator 3D ES with a maintenance and support plan from Adobe, you will continue to receive benefits per the terms of your contract. Each company affected by this action has been contacted directly by Adobe to discuss future options with PROSTEP AG. If you have further questions, contact Adobe customer support.
- Will Adobe continue to support 3D PDF in Adobe Reader?
- Yes. Adobe Reader continues to support 3D PDF files by enabling viewing and interaction with 3D data in the PRC and U3D formats.
- How will Adobe support engineering and 3D standards going forward?
- Adobe remains committed to supporting the development of published ISO standards for engineering workflows and 3D technologies. Adobe representatives will continue to participate actively in working groups including PDF/E (PDF for Engineering), PRC (Product Representation Compact), and U3D (Universal 3D). Learn more about Adobe and industry standards.
