RapidCatalog

RapidCatalog is a powerful authoring tool from Cortona3D designed for the fast and efficient creation of 3D Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Electronic Parts Catalogs, and Online Interactive Parts Catalogs. It transforms complex assemblies into intuitive visual formats using 3D explosions and drill-down navigation, helping users identify and order spare parts accurately and efficiently.

Features

• Reuse of existing CAD data from various formats
• Templates compliant with ATA2200, DITA, and S1000D standards
• Authoring of DPL tables and 2D/3D graphics in a single environment
• Import and linking of BOMs to 3D models automatically or manually
• Automatic generation of DPL tables, callouts, hotspots, and exploded views
• Integration of shopping cart functionality for external ordering systems
• Real-time tracking of project changes during editing
• Preview of catalogs in HTML and PDF formats

Capabilities

• Interactive 3D navigation with zoom, rotate, and drill-down features
• Linking of 3D geometry and 2D hotspots to catalog entries
• Synchronization with engineering and PLM data for updates
• Support for composite illustrations and multilingual interfaces
• Seamless integration with PLM systems like Siemens Teamcenter
• Publishing plugin-free HTML catalogs for web and mobile access

Benefits

• Increased aftermarket revenue and customer satisfaction
• Reduced catalog production and maintenance costs
• Minimized ordering errors and product returns
• Enhanced spare parts sales and order processing efficiency
• Improved productivity through automation and data reuse
• Streamlined documentation workflows and faster time-to-market