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2009-12-09 07:04:52
Solid3D
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Registered: Jan 16 2009
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How can I share a powerpoint presentation with a 3D model inserted?
When I try opening the powerpoint on a computer with out a Acrobat Pro license I get an error.
'Some controls on this presentation can't be activated. They might not be registered on this computer.'

I'm tring to develop technical presentations for a customer.

My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro Extended 9.2, Windows
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2009-12-09 07:31:19
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Merlin
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Convert the presentation to PDF, then share the PDF file !

abracadabraPDF.net

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2009-12-09 08:31:02
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UVSAR
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Registered: Oct 29 2008
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The only way to "embed" the 3D model is to do what Merlin suggests and convert the entire thing into a PDF - that's what we do all the time. However some people insist on having the PPT version as they need to edit slides, or want the presenter view open on their second monitor. For that you'll need to share the 3D model file itself, and get whoever's viewing it to install the free Deep View software from http://www.righthemisphere.com - there's a link at the very top of the website - as well as being able to show models in the standalone app, it adds a plugin to PowerPoint and Word so you can add 3D viewports to the documents.

The downside of course is that everyone gets your 3D model, which may not be an option if it's not yours to give away, and they can't open the PPT elsewhere (in Open Office etc.) - but it works fine if your users are under your control.
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2009-12-09 08:34:17
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Solid3D
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Registered: Jan 16 2009
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Using Adobe reader isn't as nice for showing a presentation. For one the powerpoint slide show fills the screen. When I converted to PDF and view it. It has a boarder and doesn't fill the screen with just the slide/page.
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2009-12-10 02:46:05
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UVSAR
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Ensure your slides are the correct aspect ratio for your monitor and set Reader into full-screen mode (cmd or ctrl L toggles it).

Solid3D wrote:
Using Adobe reader isn't as nice for showing a presentation. For one the powerpoint slide show fills the screen. When I converted to PDF and view it. It has a boarder and doesn't fill the screen with just the slide/page.
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