Product Overview

RapidAuthor Cortona3D RapidAuthor provides full out-of-the-box functionality and support for the 4 key technical communications use cases of: Illustrated Parts Catalogs Work & Assembly Instructions & Job Cards Service, Operation & Maintenance Manuals Computer Based Training The Cortona3D RapidAuthor solution is architected to import, translate and optimise source CAD & BOM data, and then to enable fast, easy authoring of web-ready, fully interactive 3D content. Using RapidAuthor, customers have reported on average a 60% reduction in the time taken to author technical documentation as compared to traditional authoring methods. In turn, the tool enables a much greater level of productivity of technical documentation, in some cases by more than 100%. Click diagram to enlarge Open RapidAuthor Overview PDF View Introduction Slideshow (pdf) Play Product Overview video Catalog Catalog produces digital, web-ready 3D interactive and 2D illustrated parts catalogs that use 3D "explosions" to illustrate complex assemblies. Its interactive 3D environment with drill down navigation improves the user experience and puts an end to ordering and purchasing errors. RapidAuthor license includes the Catalog tool. View the datasheet (pdf) Play the authoring demonstration video See the sample output demonstration in html or 3d pdf or 2d pdf WorkInstruction WorkInstruction is the first ‘out of the box’ toolkit for fast and easy production of web-ready digital interactive 3D work instructions, job cards and assembly instructions. RapidAuthor re-uses content direct from engineering CAD enabling the Manufacturing Engineer to quickly create the M-BOM and Bill of Process. RapidAuthor license includes the WorkInstruction tool. View the datasheet (pdf) Play the authoring demonstration video See the sample output demonstration in html or 3d pdf Manual Manual is the first "out of the box" toolkit for fast and easy production of web-ready digital interactive 3D and 2D maintenance and operation manuals. RapidAuthor uses animated 3D visuals and simulations to clearly communicate complex equipment assemblies and procedures. RapidAuthor license includes the Manual tool. View the datasheet (pdf) Play the authoring demonstration video See the sample output demonstration in html or 2d pdf Learning Learning combines existing CAD assets with training documentation to produce web-ready digital, interactive training applications that use animated 3D simulations. These can be used standalone or integrated with existing SCORM-compliant Learning Management Systems. RapidAuthor license includes the Learning tool. View the datasheet (pdf) See the sample output demonstration in html RapidTag RapidTag gives users an intuitive way to attach feedback information to a specific part of equipment. By interacting directly with online, digital 3D models, users can "tag" parts/assemblies in the 3D viewer and send back to a central data repository for analysis. View the datasheet (pdf) RapidAuthor Teamcenter Integration Cortona3D RapidAuthor is the only solution of it’s type to have standard, out-of-the-box integration with the Siemens Teamcenter PLM solution. The RapidAuthor solution becomes an integral part of the Teamcenter system, working as a seamless process linked to the BOM configuration through to the creation of the finished content. This means that the content and assembly data is co-located and linked with Engineering data, which means that content updates occur quickly and automatically when the BOM or Engineering configuration changes. It also means that documentation is able to be personalised to the customer’s specific configuration. RapidAuthor Teamcenter Integration is available from Siemens PLM. Play the Teamcenter-driven authoring demonstration using RapidAuthor video Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3.4 Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the documents in PDF format Install Video Codec You may require this codec to view the videos on this page. Install Cortona3D Viewer The Cortona3D Viewer enables you to view the stunning graphical content generated by the Cortona3D Tools and shown in the HTML demonstrations Install Cortona3D 2D CGM Viewer The Cortona3D 2D CGM Viewer enables you to view the 2D CGM Hidden Line diagrams generated by the Cortona3D Tools and shown in some of the HTML demonstrations