3DVIA Composer - FAQ's
General:
- What is 3DVIA Composer?
- What CAD formats are supported by 3DVIA Composer?
- What types of outputs can be generated using 3DVIA Composer?
Collaboration:
- Can I share the 3DVIA Composer generated animations with my supplier(s)?
- Can I publish the 3DVIA Composer generated animations onto a website?
- Can I provide review and redline mark-ups without installing 3DVIA Composer?
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General:
3DVIA Composer can be used by many various teams to repurpose 3D for different projects. From developing product manuals to creating training videos, 3DVIA Composer simplifies your documentation processes.
What CAD formats are supported by 3DVIA Composer?
SolidWorks, Pro/E, CATIA, SAT, IGES, STEP, OBJ, U3D.
What CAD formats are supported by 3DVIA Composer?
3DVIA Composer can generate 2D and 3D static and interactive output for various applications. Users can generate vector line art and raster images, exploded views with BOM balloons and many other 2D images for use in technical illustrations and publications. As well, users can create 3D interactive animations for training purposes, assembly instructions, and service procedures etc.
Collaboration:
Can I share the 3DVIA Composer generated animations with my supplier?
Yes, you can directly send the 3DVIA Composer files in its original format to be played in the free 3DVIA Player. Suppliers can download the free 3DVIA player and view the animations and other contents that you have created in 3DVIA Composer. You can also save the content as an executable package that includes the 3DVIA Composer file along with the 3DVIA Player.
Can I publish the 3DVIA Composer generated animations onto a website?
Yes, the 3DVIA Composer file can be published to an HTML page. Essentially the file is embedded into an HTML page inside an ActiveX version of 3DVIA Player that helps view the file and interact with the contents.
Can I provide reviews and redline mark-ups without installing 3DVIA Composer?
Yes, by using free 3DVIA Player product you can directly provide review and redline mark-ups directly on the 3DVIA Composer files. And using the "3DVIA Safe" add-on within the 3DVIA Composer, you have the ability to save, modify annotations, BOM's, update views, or take measurements from within the 3DVIA Player.
Free Products:
3DVIA Player is a free tool used to share, view, and interact with the 3DIVA Composer generated documents.
3DVIA Player ActiveX is a free ActiveX version of 3DVIA Player. It is used to embed 3DVIA Composer documents into HTML pages or into ActiveX supporting applications, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, etc. It offers the same capabilities, interface, and performance as the 3DVIA Player.
What is the 3DVIA SolidWorks Add-in?
3DVIA SolidWorks Add-in is a free utility used to convert SolidWorks documents into 3DVIA Composer documents that can be further used with 3DVIA Composer and 3DVIA Player to create technical publications and revolutionizing communications.
