SPECIFICATION-BASED METHOD FOR GENERATING VIEWS IN 3D REPORTS

摘要

A system and method for augmenting an existing u3d file to include additional 3D functions/illustrations accessible by anyone who later accesses the file is based upon adding a “composer” to the system used to generate 3D PDF reports. The composer utilizes a high-level specification based on a new “Additional Data Inclusion” (ADI) file format that defines additional types of 3D information that can be added to the existing u3d file. The various types of additional information may include, for example, additional viewing planes, clipping planes, textures, and the like. With the ability to add this type of information, an individual preparing a report including a 3D object is able to augment the supplied 3D information (i.e., the “existing” u3d file) with particular information that may be relevant to those individuals later reviewing the report.

主权项

1. A system that augments an existing universal 3D (u3d) file to include additional information associated with a three-dimensional (3D) object defined by the existing u3d file, the system comprising:
a file source that defines an additional data inclusion (ADI) file format; an ADI parser coupled to the file source, the ADI parser including high-level specification programs defining additional illustration data to be included in the description of the 3D object; and an ADI converter that transforms the ADI specifications created by the ADI parser into u3d format and incorporating the transformed ADI specifications into the existing u3d file to create an augmented u3d file.