3D Software: XVL. XVL Tools by Lattice Technology. Leverage your 3D data. Version: 3.2 Docware GmbH, Fuerth

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1 3D Software: XVL XVL Tools by Lattice Technology Leverage your 3D data Version: 3.2 Docware GmbH, Fuerth

2 Table of Contents 1 Overview XVL Tools XVL Converters XVL Studio Web Master XVL Player XVL Player Pro... 14

3 Overview XVL Tools 1 Overview XVL Tools With XVL (extensible Virtuel world description Language) we provide a 3D format basing on XML that allows for the continuous use of 3D data throughout your company. Since Docware integrated the XVL Player of Lattice Technology with the parts catalogue software PARTS- PUBLISHER the 3D XVL format can also be used for the provision and illustration of parts catalogues. Docware sells XVL products and provides first level support in Europe. There are different tools available for the creation and processing of XVL data. The most important are listed below: Features Convert View Applications XVL Products & Description Converters Translate 3D data of all CAD systems to XVL Plug- Server Ins Player Free 3D XVL viewer Player Pro 3D XVL professional viewer Web Master Publish interactive 3D Web-Sites Studio Author & animate 3D data Convert Batch Processing Automatic Update View 2D Illustrations 2D-Snap Shots Measurements Cross Section Displays Assembly Tree Parts Table Annotation HTML- Creation HTML- Templates Embed into MS Office Docs Create Process Animations Create Exploded Animation automatically XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 3 von 16

4 XVL Converters 2 XVL Converters 2.1 Product Description XVL Converters translate all major CAD and 3D data formats into XVL, typically compressing 3D models 1/20 to 1/250 (98%). XVL Converters access CAD models through the respective CAD system, and achieve breakthrough ultra-compression by expressing the model as highly compressed 3D surfaces that maintain both high accuracy and the visual integrity of the original data. XVL Converters support all major CAD and other formats, including: Formate Architectural Desktop CATIA V4 CATIA V5 I-DEAS Inventor Mechanical Desktop OneSpace Designer Pro/ENGINEER SolidWorks Solid Edge Unigraphics DCC ParaSolid IGES VRML OBJ STL DXF 3DS Max There are two types of XVL Converters: plug-in components and server-based solutions XVL Converter Plug-ins integrate into the native desktop CAD systems and enable the user to export XVL files during design sessions XVL Converter Server are independent applications that initiate XVL conversions from a command-line interface. schedule event-driven conversions from a window or command-line interface. perform batch processing to convert multiple CAD files simultaneously. automatically perform post-processing commands after each conversion. 2.2 Key Benefits Improve productivity in your business processes by enabling 3D CAD asset re-use, eliminating the need for data recreation and the potential for errors or repetition in downstream applications XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 4 von 16

5 XVL Converters Ultra-compression the best available compression for the lightest no-loss 3D files with high fidelity graphics Solve the multi-cad problem by converting and then combining your data from multiple CAD formats into a single, compressed, efficient format: XVL Full user control translate any or all geometry, assembly structure, comments, annotations, dimensions, materials, textures, lights, cameras and animations 2.3 Features and Benefits Features Ultra-compression of 3D models All major 3D formats converted to XVL. Large-scale Data Handling XVL scales to very large data sets. Advanced Conversion Parameters The user can specify conversion parameters such as accuracy tolerance and single/multiple file generation and XVL type. User can choose the size and accuracy of the XVL model for their own needs. Detailed Conversion Logging Each time XVL converters translate CAD data, critical conversion information is saved in log files. Automated Conversion Initiation XVL Converter Server includes a command line interface which enables external systems to convert CAD data automatically. Seamless Workflow Integration In system integration, each conversion might need some additional processing, such as registry into another data-base. In these cases, the XVL Converter Server allows the user to add additional processes right after conversion. Bi-directional 3ds Max Conversion The 3ds Max converter is an exception as it supports conversion from 3ds Max to XVL and vice-versa. Benefits Enables increased innovation, collaboration, and communication across the enterprise. Handle relatively simple to extremely complex models with the same technology. Protect your data... by deliberately reducing the accuracy of the model, it can be used for process animations but not for manufacturing. This simplification enables publication of basic 3D data without revealing sensitive or proprietary information. Provides an audit trail for thorough tracking of data sources. Enables more productive conversion processes and automated updating of downstream publishing. Converter Servers conveniently integrate into Product Data Management and Lifecycle Management (PDM/PLM). Bi-directional data exchange includes geometry and animations. XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 5 von 16

6 XVL Studio 3 XVL Studio 3.1 Product Description XVL Studio is the core authoring tool for making 3D design data into 3D manufacturing data, to enable digital manufacturing, DMU and technical illustration, direct from 3D, across an enterprise. XVL Studio from Lattice Technology makes sense out of your digital manufacturing, design-tomanufacture and digital prototyping workflows without requiring you to switch from existing 3D CAD applications and PLM systems or using CAD seats or additional resources. There are 3 versions, Basic, Standard and Pro and add-on options available for each version. 3.2 XVL Studio Basic XVL Studio Basic is a full function 3D viewer with basic 3D editing and authoring capabilities, including measurement, annotation and cross-sectioning functions. It has XVL data editing functions such as material/ texture editing, IGES/Polygon import, and combinations of multiple XVL models. It is ideal for entry-level 3D data users. 3.3 XVL Studio Standard XVL Studio Standard provides all the enhancement functions for 3D publishing and downstream use of XVL data, including all the capabilities of XVL Studio Basic plus animation with key frames and process design, definition and documentation. This application is ideal for adding required manufacturing data to the 3D digital manufacturing process so it can be used downstream in a 3D lean manufacturing environment. 3.4 XVL Studio Pro XVL Studio Pro sets the industry standard for digital mockup, interactive design review, simulation, process design and documentation of the resulting data for use downstream. It delivers unprecedented ease and speed for communication and problem solving between Engineering & Manufacturing. Our ultra compressed XVL format coupled with XVL Studio Pro's automated interference detection provides unmatched performance for even the largest of models. XVL Studio Pro comprises all the features and functions of XVL Studio Standard and XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 6 von 16

7 XVL Studio Basic (see below) but with the ultimate in performance for interactive clearance and interference checking of even the biggest 3D CAD models. XVL Studio Pro is the industry-leader in delivering 3D for a lean manufacturing environment. 3.5 Key Benefits Studio Standard Improve communication with advanced 3D publishing by creating 3D technical animation sequences and procedures for assembly instructions, manufacturing, training, IETMs, digital manuals, and more. Drive innovation and collaboration with productivity boosting process planning, multiple views, and saved snapshot capabilities. 'Practical' lifecycle management - use XVL Studio Standard for advanced design and manufacturing review with digital mock-up. Solve the multi-cad problem - assemble models from different CAD systems to automatically create new XVL files. Additional optional modules for Technical Illustration, direct import of CATIA V4 and Parasolid files, and Point Cloud Evaluation. 3.6 Key Benefits Studio Pro Highly Accurate Designs - The advanced design review tools enable resolution of form/fit/function design issues. Rapidly perform static and dynamic detection of interference and clearance problems, perform measurements, save section images, and even export information to spreadsheets for sharing with other team members globally. Improve Productivity by creating sophisticated 3D technical animations for assembly instructions, work instructions, manufacturing, training, IETMs, and digital manuals. Turn 3D design data into 3D Manufacturing data with 3D parts lists, saved SBOMs and MBOMs, work instructions, and advanced simulations for movement and clearance. 'Practical' Lifecycle Management - integrate directly with existing 3D CAD, PLM, ERP, MES and other IT infrastructures to enable rapid use of only current 3D manufacturing data. Solve the Multi-CAD problem - advanced assembly of models from different CAD systems to enable rapid assembly of complex products regardless of where the data originated. XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 7 von 16

8 XVL Studio 3.7 Features and Benefits Features Nutzen Standard Pro Full featured viewing: Zoom, pan, rotate, measurement, annotation, texture mapping, cross-sectioning of your 3D data. Rapidly access 3D data for additional authoring, measurement, etc. as a standard Assemble parts from multiple CAD systems or files after conversion to XVL. Import the following formats as standard: IGES, VRML, 3ds, DXF, OBJ, STL Create parts lists and share them using XVL, Excel, PDF or HTML XVL - the industry's most compressed and accurate 3D format. Automatic Update: After an engineering or design change, the new 3D data can be automatically updated in XVL Studio to repeat actions and changes made to the original data Animation Definition: Define keyframe animation, and automatic assembly/disassembly animations, with multiple camera views, part visibilities, and events. Animations as AVIs: Save out animations as AVI files, as well as save as part of the 3D XVL model. Process Design and verification: Comprehensively design manufacturing processes, add resources, calculate working time. Check each step using process animations and path authoring (see below). Dynamically check collisions between parts. Check Human interaction. Human Interaction: Add human models to test assembly and manufacturability with humans involved. Add tools and dynamically check reach, position and interference. Process Animation: Create process animations which can be played interactively with the process tree, defined in XVL Studio. Dynamically check for collisions. (XVL Studio Pro only). part of our engineering tools. Easily handle multiple CAD formats from different CAD systems. Import industry-standard neutral formats to enable immediate use of your 3D data in XVL Studio. Build accuracy in parts ordering through the interactive use of 3D and related parts lists and BOMs. Be able to edit data in XVL Studio and view results on lower specification PCs, send 3D data faster and more efficiently. Decrease time spent on arduous changes and improve efficiency during engineering change order processes. Quickly understand the structure of 3D assemblies by rapidly exploring all elements to a design. Keyframe tools deliver greater flexibility and control over the results. Provides another standard format for delivering 3D assembly animations Quickly and effectively design and test processes for production and manufacturing. Build productivity and efficiency by checking manufacturability early in the production process, long before prototype begins. Check production assembly and repair operations with humans and tools involved. Delivering assembly instructions in 3D animation brings faster understanding and intuitive training of shop floor and assembly staff. Can be delivered in XVL, Excel and HTML. XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 8 von 16

9 XVL Studio Path Authoring Tools: In Process Design, create and manipulate paths to avoid collisions between parts and check and define detailed movement of parts. Advanced visualization with multiple windows and snapshots. Static and Dynamic interference checking and clearance analysis including individual parts or whole assemblies. Output interference and clearance results to spreadsheets. Automatically create and save 2D profiles that update in real time. Offset surfaces to modify existing geometry to thicken surface models. Draft angle detection: detect and identify parts and faces with an insufficient draft angle Sophisticated cross section control: Trace cross sections along any axis. Output cross sections as IGES or DXF. Measure and dimension in real-time. Build productivity and efficiency by checking manufacturability of the product and understand realistic movements of parts in process animations. Display multiple views simultaneously and save views for future reference and communication. Perform accurate design reviews on entire assemblies prior to the completion of design. Build highly accurate designs fast and effectively. View 2D profiles of 3D parts in real time to check part relationships or as part of a design review process Create realistic 3D models for advanced interference and clearance checking and simulation of design changes. Increase accuracy by visualizing and identifying parts which could cause a problem during manufacturing Enhanced inquiry of details and inspection of digital mock-ups delivers fast comprehension of the assembly. XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 9 von 16

10 Web Master 4 Web Master 4.1 Product Description XVL Web Master makes publishing of intelligent 3D information into light weight, fast loading 3D web pages as simple as selecting a template and clicking a button! It has never been easier to communicate with interactive 3D parts, components, or complete products - with or without exploded parts views or animations. The power of the Internet combined with XVL Web Master means that ideas, concepts, assembly and maintenance instructions, and customer help instructions can be conveyed quickly and intuitively with 3D. XVL Web Master utilizes highly compressed XVL data derived from all major CAD systems, Digital Content Creation (DCC), and other formats, to effortlessly present your products to the worldwide web. 4.2 Key Benefits Ease of Use - Improved intuitive interface, advanced toolbar and Publishing Wizard - enables the user to easily generate complex, interactive web pages. Cross-referenced through a stepby-step process with a few mouse clicks - no HTML coding required. Publishing to the web. The highly compressed format of XVL makes it possible to publish complex 3D models on the web - and XVL Web Master makes it happen! The benefit of exporting to HTML is the improvement and sophistication of the 3D digital experience for users of your website. You can have 3D rather than 2D pictures on your website, with photorealistic models that visitors can rotate and view with a mouseover. In place of photographs, you can offer assembly animations or configuration options such as different colors and a selection of customizable accessories. Convenient pre-set Templates. XVL Web Master includes many pre-defined HTML page templates. Users can choose their preferred output format - and also create their own templates, or customize existing templates. When used with XVL Converter Servers, templates enable batch processing of high volumes of HTML pages and automated updating. Full integration. Generate, amend, and publish 3D documents with any Lattice product. XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 10 von 16

11 Web Master 4.3 Features and Benefits Feature Graphical Interface Users can create complex, interactive web pages with the click of a few buttons. Rich Templates Built-in views include 3D Models, 2D Images, 2D Illustrations, Assembly Trees, Part Tables, Process Animations, and more. Batch Processing Can process XVL files one at a time, or in groups. 3D Model Views and Layer Display Integrates all the XVL data and creates 3D views so users can display, manipulate, and interact with the model. Display layers defined inside XVL data. Parts List and Assembly Tree Creation Automatically creates parts lists and assembly trees from XVL data. Displays the parts lists and assembly struc-tures in hyperlinked tables. Assembly/Disassembly Animation Automatically creates assembly/disassembly animations from XVL data. No knowledge of scripting or animation is required. Embeds the animations into the 3D views. 2D Illustrations Automatically creates 2D illustrations of parts and assem-blies which can be hyperlinked to the underlying XVL data so that selecting a part in a 2D image will highlight that part in the parts list and the 3D views. Several 2D image formats, including SVG and JPEG are supported. PDM Integration Optionally embed PDM data into the parts list, so that users have a direct link to the PDM system from the parts table. Process Planning Creates process planning tables for any XVL data found. Full integration Generate, amend, and publish 3D documents using XVL files generated by any Lattice products. Benefit Easy to learn, simple to use. Users can choose from the supplied templates or create their own. Create 'rich' 3D models and associated data for concise, accurate, and highly graphical communication to facilitate faster comprehension and increased understanding. When applicable, batch processing increases productivity. Flexible selection of a part in any view highlights it in all the other views for ease of use and minimizes mistakes. Users can select parts by name and highlight the selected parts in 3D views, 2D illustrations, and other views. Users can opt to automatically animate selected parts. One click to create exploded and animated part views delivers rapid productivity benefits to enterprise. Multiple 2D views can help explain and teach. The automatic association (shown with graphical highlighting) of 2D views to the 3D view and parts lists aids understanding and reduces errors. Enables any BOM/CAD Parts list difference to be addressed. Easy creation or modification of assembly process order All XVL functions, such as process animation capabilities created in XVL Studio, are available to use in HTML pages. System Requirements: Windows 2000 with SP2 or later, Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista. Recommended: Pentium II 300MHz or higher, 256MB RAM or more, 50MB hard disk space. XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 11 von 16

12 XVL Player 5 XVL Player 5.1 Product Description XVL Player is a free downloadable 3D viewer for XVL data files available in plug-in versions for Internet Explorer or Netscape. Once installed on a user s machine, XVL Player enables users to browse and view 3D XVL-enabled web pages and/or to view 3D XVL models by embedding the XVL Player as an ActiveX control in any Microsoft Office document. XVL Player is available as a free download from Key Benefits Free viewer - Build productivity by allowing all users within your supply chain to quickly and easily use your 3D data assets regardless of location. Users can quickly and easily view and distribute XVL documents using the free XVL Player. Comprehensive and easy-to-use - XVL Player's intuitive user interface can be learned within minutes, allowing users to rapidly zoom, pan, rotate, interact with the 3D, play 3D XVL animations, perform interactive cross-sections, and support hot links and triggers. No need for high-end hardware - XVL Player only requires a Windows operating system and Internet Explorer to be able to function. Combined with the very lightweight 3D XVL data, this means that users with lower specification hardware platforms can easily and rapidly view the data required to do their jobs. Build productivity in a distributed supply chain - Customers have found concrete benefits for XVL Player across a distributed supply chain: Being able to view 3D XVL data freely and quickly reduces language barriers, builds accuracy in production, and eradicates errors in assembly. The small footprint of the XVL data means that it is far easier to send data across a network. Handle large data sets - View very large 3D data assemblies on even the lowest sepecification PCs, and still have control of the display modes for even faster display of the data. XVL Player is designed to use very small levels of memory, and utilize the graphics display to best advantage, leveraging the industry's lightest 3D format yet more in display performance and speed of viewing. XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 12 von 16

13 XVL Player Security - XVL PLayer works alongside the XVL Signer software to build superior passwordprotected security on XVL files. 5.3 Features and Benefits Features Nutzen Full Camera Control Viewing operations include: Pan, 3D Rotate, 2D Wide variety of viewing preferences Rotate, Zoom, Zoom Area, Fit to Window, Parallel, Ease of use and Perspective Views, Undo View Change, and Interactive with user input Reset View. Color Mapping Display of color contours for data representations. Display of Animatons XVL animations can be rapidly viewed and easily understood in XVL Player. This enhances very rapid comprehension of assembly and maintenance instuctions, process animations and more, inside this intuitive, free viewer. Real-Time Cross Section Display Interactively move cutting planes through the scene while computing the model cross-sections. Display the results in real-time, still images and manipulate the cross-sectioned model. Several Rendering Styles Hidden Line, Wireframe, Shaded, and Textured. Selectable Element Displays Geometry (faces, edges, vertices), Comments and Annotations, and Dimensions. Multiple Drag Modes Wireframe, Rough, and Normal. Surface Processing Controls Surface processing parameters include: Tessellation Algorithm, Number of Subdivisions, and Surface Tolerance. 3D Animation Plays all 3D animations defined in XVL files while supporting hot links and triggers. Security Support XVL Player works with XVL Signer to ensure secure delivery of 3D data. Only users with valid passwords can view signed XVL files. Scripting Support Completely scriptable via JavaScript and VBScript. Open design capabilities Graphics Acceleration Support Optimized for graphic accelerator OpenGL hardware acceleration is supported. Controllable access Browser Support Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Support XVL Player is an ActiveX control and can be embedded in Microsoft Office documents. System Requirements: Windows 2000 SP2 or higher, Windows XP, Windows Vista Recommended: Pentium II 300MHz or higher, 256MB RAM, 100MB hard disk space. XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 13 von 16

14 XVL Player Pro 6 XVL Player Pro 6.1 Product Description XVL Player Pro is the professional version of XVL Player. XVL Player Pro includes all of the functionality of XVL Player plus advanced engineering capabilities such as: measurement, cross sectioning, and data visualization analysis. The XVL Player Pro interface features an expanded toolbar, enhanced menus, an integrated help manual, and supplementary information windows. 6.2 Key Benefits Viewing of CAD and other models - Convert almost any 3D CAD or other 3D digital model (Converters supplied as optional upgrades) to the highly compressed and accurate XVL file format and then view using XVL Player Pro to zoom, pan, rotate... and more. Measurement - You can measure: distance and angle between points, lines, edges, and faces; the radius and diameter of circles; and the length of edges, and save that data. Real-Time Cross Sectioning - Interactively move cutting planes through the scene while computing the model cross-sections. Display the results in real-time, still images and manipulate the cross-sectioned model. Animation Viewing - XVL animations can be rapidly viewed and easily understood in XVL Player. This enhances very rapid comprehension of assembly and maintenance instuctions, process animations and more, inside this intuitive, free viewer. Display analysis results - Enables users to interactively manipulate color maps on the 3D model to emphasize important features of the analysis data and better visualize the results. Clickable "hotspots" - Mouse over specific objects and mouse click to perform pre-scripted actions such as: animations, color changes, parts disassembly and more. XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 14 von 16

15 XVL Player Pro 6.3 Features and Benefits Features XVL Player Pro Includes all of the features of XVL Player plus: the Integrated Help Manual and Enhanced Toolbar which provide access to the expanded functions of the Pro version. Selection Sets Users select different types of XVL elements including: Groups, Shells, Faces, Edges, and Vertices. Assembly Structure Panel The assembly structure display panel displays the assembly structure of the model. Measurement and Information Panel Measure the distance and angle between points, lines, edges, and faces; the radius and diameter of circles; and the length of edges. Measurement results are displayed on the Information Panel. Analysis Data Visualization Using color maps, display and interactively manipulate analysis results on the model to emphasize and better visualize important features of the analysis data. Save and Copy Image Users can save the main view as an image file in JPEG, BMP or PNG format. Users can copy all or part of the main view to the clipboard. Clickable hotspots Mouse over objects and mouse click to perform prescripted actions such as: animations, color changes, and parts disassembly. Benefits Comprehensive user-defined and customizable viewing of XVL files from all major CAD systems. Consistent user interface for additional functionality of the Pro version. Ease of selection of different views for different purposes. Use this panel to select, show and hide different elements of the assembly. Measure precise dimensions of the 3D model. Define and display color contours of differences between as-designed and scanned as-built models and other data representations. Export views for other purposes. Easy and visible automated display of models and objects in XVL files. System Requirements: Windows 2000 SP2 or higher, Windows XP, Windows Vista Recommended: Pentium II 300MHz or higher, 256MB RAM, 100MB hard disk space. XVL Tools by Lattice Technology 15 von 16

16 XVL Player Pro Docware, PARTS-PUBLISHER and the Docware logo are registered trademarks. Lattice3D, XVL, and 3D Everywhere are trademarks of Lattice Technology USA, Inc.. Subject to change without notice. Docware GmbH. All rights reserved. Docware GmbH Kaiserstr. 30 D Fuerth Tel.: Fax: