RapidManual

RapidManual is a Cortona3D authoring tool designed for the fast and efficient creation of 3D Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals, Operating Procedures, and Assembly Work Instructions. It transforms complex mechanical procedures into animated 3D simulations, enabling users to visualize operations, service, maintenance, and repair tasks with clarity and precision.

Features

• Reuse of existing CAD data from multiple formats
• Templates compliant with ATA2200, S1000D, and DITA standards
• Creation of 3D animations, 2D illustrations, and step-by-step descriptions in one environment
• Automatic generation of 2D illustrations and relevant text from 3D models
• Synchronization of animation steps with procedure descriptions
• Inversion of procedures (e.g., disassembly to assembly)
• Addition of interactive notes, warnings, and cautions
• Creation of magnifiers and animated cross-sections
• Real-time updates from engineering or PLM data
• Preview of manuals in HTML and PDF formats

Capabilities

• Interactive 3D simulations with zoom, rotate, and play/pause functionality
• Enhanced visualization of assemblies and components
• Integration of SGML/XML documents for compliance
• Support for multilingual content and composite illustrations
• Embedding of manuals into web and mobile applications
• Compatibility with PLM systems for automated updates

Benefits

• Accelerated documentation workflows and reduced time to market
• Improved information retention and user comprehension
• Lower translation and localization costs
• Enhanced safety and compliance in technical procedures
• Increased customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Cost savings through reuse of existing engineering data
• Streamlined support and maintenance operations