I want to import PDF file in Model derivative API and work with different layers. But it is not detecting layers in PDF models as it does in DWG files. Layer manager option is not visible. What to do?
In cases where the Model Derivative service isn't extracting enough information from your input files, you have a couple of options:
if your input file is a AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, or 3ds Max file, consider extracting the additional information using the Design Automation service
if your input file is a PDF, consider:
Also, feel free to shoot us an email to
forge (dot) help (at) autodesk (dot) com
so that we can submit a feature request to the Model Derivative team, and inform you of the progress.