RapidDeveloper

RapidDeveloper is an advanced configuration module for Cortona3D’s RapidAuthor suite. It enables users to customize both the import of CAD and metadata and the output format of technical publications. Designed for flexibility, RapidDeveloper consists of two core applications—RapidConfiguration and RapidSpecification—allowing tailored control over data processing and document generation.

Features

• RapidConfiguration for customizing CAD data import settings
• RapidSpecification for defining output document structure and appearance
• Support for industry-standard specifications: DITA, ATA2200, S1000D
• User-friendly wizards for mapping geometry, metadata, and document layout
• Control over measurement units, axes orientation, surface properties, and levels of detail
• Customizable metadata, document types, and publishing formats

Capabilities

• Analyze and adapt source CAD data for optimal import into RapidAuthor
• Map engineering metadata to documentation templates
• Create custom specifications for parts catalogs, procedures, and training modules
• Define publishing formats including HTML, PDF, and SCORM-compliant outputs
• Enable reuse of CAD and PLM data across multiple documentation types

Benefits

• Maximizes flexibility in technical publication workflows
• Reduces manual rework by automating data mapping and formatting
• Improves consistency and compliance with industry standards
• Accelerates time-to-publish for complex documentation projects
• Supports enterprise-level customization and scalability