Export and share annotated 3D models
Share annotated files - Exercise
- Open the Gear-Housing-Share-Model.ipt part file from your working folder.
- Activate the Annotate tab from the Inventor ribbon.
- From the Annotate tab>Export panel – select 3D PDF.

- Clear the checkbox next to Summary Information.
- Use the drop-down menu to change the Visualization Quality to High.
- Check the box next to Generate and attach STEP file.

- Click the Options button.
- Make sure the radio button next to 242 – Managed Model Based 3D Engineering is filled.

- Click OK.
- Click Publish.
- Once the PDF has been created, open it with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Left-click and drag in the main window to orbit the model.
- Click on the Front view in the PDF file to orient the model.
- Save and Close the PDF.
- Save and Close the model.