Why convert PAR to PDF?
PDF is the standard format for sharing engineering geometry with people who do not have Solid Edge. Reviewers can check dimensions and part appearance in any PDF viewer without installing CAD software.
How to convert PAR to PDF
Solid Edge EASIEST
Open the .par in Solid Edge; use Application Menu > Save As > 3D PDF for a rotating 3D view, or open the companion .dft drawing and print to PDF for a flat 2D output.
CrossManager APP
Open the .par in CrossManager and export to PDF.
EnSuite APP
Open the .par in EnSuite and export to PDF.
Programs that convert PAR
About these formats
.PAR
Solid Edge Part
A PAR file is a 3D CAD part file from Siemens Solid Edge - it holds a single mechanical part's geometry, feature tree, and metadata. To view it for free, use the official Solid Edge Viewer.…
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.PDF
Portable Document Format
A PDF (Portable Document Format) is a fixed-layout document that looks identical on every device - fonts, images, and layout are all embedded. Open it in any browser or the built-in viewer…
Open .PDF details →Quality & what to watch
- A flat PDF captures the current view as a fixed image; a 3D PDF embeds the solid model so the recipient can rotate it in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- The parametric feature tree is not included in any PDF - PDF carries visual geometry only.
- If you need a dimensioned drawing PDF, export from the companion
.dftfile rather than directly from the.par.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a paid Solid Edge license to export to PDF?
.par files and export to PDF without a license.What is a 3D PDF and how is it useful?
Can I get a dimensioned drawing PDF directly from the .par file?
.dft file, which you export to PDF separately in Solid Edge.
