Users of PTC’s Arbortext Editor can now produce next generation documentation with integrated three dimensional models and animations while authoring
Dublin, Ireland - January 15 2008 - Cortona3D, the proven leader in 3D visual Knowledge software to global equipment manufacturers (OEMs), today announced the release of version 1.2 of it’s Arbortext Plug in. This simple and intuitive integration provides a highly efficient method of authoring next generation technical documentation with integrated 3D visualisations. End users can finally experience after sales materials, which are truly as advanced as the products they support!
“This plug-in enables anyone who has invested in Arbortext XML authoring to increase their return on investment by gaining from the efficiencies enabled by leveraging 3D graphics directly from their company’s CAD. Empowering the author or subject matter expert to have complete control over both the text and associated illustrations leads to savings in both time and cost of over 50%, better quality and improved customer satisfaction.” said Connell Gallagher, President, Cortona3D.
Integration Highlights
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Cortona3Ds’ Cortona3D RapidManual software automatically converts 3D design data into ready to use three dimensional models, thus eliminating the traditional process of re-creating illustrations which accelerates production of documentation.
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With no 3D experience, an author can easily create simulations of technical procedures on the fly.
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The shift from static 2D to interactive 3D improves the quality of the information produced as well as enabling efficient generation of updates and revisions.
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Providing customers with cutting-edge documentation, as advanced as the products, adds value to customer support operations including lower cost of maintenance, enhanced technical training and more. Users can observe step-by-step simulated procedures and interact with 3D figures by rotating, zooming and examining from any angle.
Easy Authoring Process
In the integrated production environment, the author has direct access from Arbortext editor to optimised graphics imported from CAD data (Cortona3D RapidManual supports all major systems). Authors can view and interact with the figure in the 3D window, as well as rapidly create 3D animations, from a library of predefined simplified English animation actions. The finished project including relevant automatically generated text is integrated into the XML tool, from which the user can launch the 3D animation and follow it step by step, or interact with it, zooming in or out, rotating, pausing etc..
Joint venture with French VAR partner
This integration has been developed jointly by Cortona3D and it’s new VAR partner 4Dconcept leveraging both companies’ respective strengths in the after-sales market. “Manufacturers want open standards web based 3D powered solutions that enable the creation of better customer support information quicker and much more efficiently. Their customers are more satisfied and get a better ‘total product’ with interactive, visual, convenient electronic manuals, spare parts lists, maintenance instructions and training procedures. It’s a win / win situation for manufacturers, servicing, training and repair departments, who all save time and money with the next generation documentation this Arbortext plug-in enables” explains Yves Mangili, CEO of 4Dconcept.
About Cortona3D
Cortona3D provides 3D visual knowledge software to equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. Cortona3D open standards authoring tools give subject matter experts the power to create interactive, animated 3D Product Documentation such as maintenance manuals, parts catalogs and interactive training from existing CAD assets rapidly. Proven benefits are three times faster production, 60% cost savings, and improved quality. Customers include Boeing, Ford, GE, Bosch, ESA and Airbus. Cortona3D has an unmatched track record of sector leadership and continuous product improvement with representation in industry standardization bodies including AECMA, ATA and ADL-SCORM and S1000D. See: www.cortona3D.com
About 4Dconcept
4Dconcept are a specialist in document engineering and text (XML) and graphical (3D/2D) content management. 4Dconcept defines, implements and deploys document and editorial systems. Ongoing intelligence gathering and R&D activities enable 4Dconcept to offer the most future-proof, open and scalable technological solutions. 4Dconcept offers a broad range of services in consultancy, development of customized solutions and text and graphic (2D/3D) content engineering, as well as training in production techniques and tools, sectoral standards and XML structuring concepts. For more than 18 years, 4Dconcept has worked alongside the largest French and international companies including Alcatel-Lucent, SAFRAN, EADS, Peugeot, Thales, TOTAL, IVECO, and VOLVO Trucks, Renault Trucks. See: www.4dconcept.fr
For more information, please email: pr@cortona3D.com