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When publishing a 3D PDF for external collaboration, it may be necessary to send further documentation such as native CAD models, STEP files, 2D drawings and so on.<\/p>\n

One way of bundling said documentation is to attach these extra files to the 3D PDF you intend on sending out. (This is only possible with SOLIDWORKS 2017 and newer)<\/p>\n

To attach files to a 3D PDF:<\/p>\n

Select \u201cPublish 3D PDF\u201d in your 3D Views tab<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Under the \u201cAttachments\u201d option, select \u201cAttach Files\u201d then browse to any additional files you wish<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Now, within the published 3D PDF, the files appear under the paperclip tab.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

I hope this article helps improve your workflows and make your collaboration more effective!<\/p>\n

Will Kefauver
\nApplication Engineer
\nComputer Aided Technology, LLC<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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