SOLIDWORKS MBD 2017 Attaching files to a 3D PDF

Article by Joe Medeiros, CSWE updated October 28, 2016

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In SOLIDWORKS MBD 2017, files can be attached to a 3D PDF, when it is published. To do this, click on Publish 3D PDF.

Publish 3D PDF

Click on Attach Files and browse to the file you want to attach:

Files to Attach

The attachment will appear under the attachment/paperclip tab on the left-hand side of the PDF document:

Attachment added to PDF

And can be opened from the right-mouse menu, or by double-clicking the attachment in the SOLIDWORKS MBD 3D PDF.

Open Attachment

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Joe Medeiros is a SOLIDWORKS and PDM Certified Expert. He has been helping SOLIDWORKS users with training, mentoring and implementations since 1998. He combines industry experience with a thorough understanding of SOLIDWORKS products to assist customers in being successful. He shares his experience and expertise through blogs; one of which has been incorporated into the SOLIDWORKS Essentials training manual.