Publishing Models Available in SOLIDWORKS MBD. You can publish models as 3D PDF files or eDrawings files. Contents Publishing a Model to 3D PDF You select a 3D PDF template, and then populate the 3D PDF with items you select, such as 3D views, notes, custom properties, and BOMs. Publishing a Model in eDrawings Exporting PMI Annotations to STEP 242 You can export SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies with PMI annotations to STEP 242 format. Parent topicSOLIDWORKS MBD 3D Views for Model Based Definition Dynamic Annotation Views Comparing 3D PMI Between Parts Import PMI Customizing a 3D PDF Template