SOLIDWORKS Composer is a 3D tool that repurposes 3D engineering data to create graphical content to explain processes and procedures in technical communications. This content includes manufacturing assembly instructions, product manual, installation instructions, service manuals, training books, marketing brochure, and sales bidding kits.
• Quickly create 2D and 3D graphical content to clearly explain and present your product or process
• Stay current with design changes to content that is fully associated with your 3D design
• Create a manufacturing BOM with customized parts lists and properties for each view
• Identify errors before products hit the shop floor for instant validation for assembly procedures
SOLIDWORKS Composer | SOLIDWORKS Composer Player Professional | SOLIDWORKS Composer Sync | SOLIDWORKS Composer Enterprise Sync | SOLIDWORKS Composer Check | ||
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CAD Format Support | ||||||
SOLIDWORKS Composer supports a wide range of 3D CAD formats, including SOLIDWORKS, Pro/ENGINEER/Creo®, and Autodesk® Inventor, as well as neutral file formats such as STEP, IGES, and others. |
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Update Visual Content | ||||||
Update content with the latest design changes (geometry, Bill of Materials (BOM) tree, metadata,and others.) |
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Faster Content Development | ||||||
Work directly from 3D CAD data and create 2D and 3D graphical content in multiple formats, such as raster images (JPG, BMP, TIF, PNG); vector images (SVG, EPS, SVGZ, CGM); videos (AVI); and 3D interactive animations (3D PDF, HTML, SMG); executable package, (ActiveX control). Add annotations (auto balloons, BOM table, arrows, and detail views). Change appearances (hide/show, transparency, and colors). |
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Document Processes | ||||||
Create step by step step-by-step procedures showing incremental components. |
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Create Animations | ||||||
Create interactive storyboards by adding links to relevant views. Animate appearances and custom properties. Create keyframe animation by drag-and-drop views on timeline. Create interactive animations with markers and filter timeline keys for finer control. |
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Customize BOMs | ||||||
Create a manufacturing BOM independent of an engineering BOM. Customize parts lists and properties for each view. |
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Automate Processes | ||||||
Automate batch mode import of 3D files and publishing content. Automate document creation within existing workflow systems. Automate document translation by using custom XML programming. |
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Viewing Customization | ||||||
View step-by-step interactive instructions with no additional user interface required. Rotate, zoom, animate, measure, view BOM, section (rights-controlled by author). Create custom applications to distribute internally or through a website. |
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Multiple Output Formats | ||||||
Provide multiple formats for 2D output (such asBMP, PNG, EPS) and animation (such as AVI). |
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Keep All Product Information Current | ||||||
Keep all graphical content and technical communication deliverables current. |
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Automatically Update Product Information | ||||||
Minimize the time it takes to update graphical assets and critical design information. Automatically update metadata, geometry, BOM, and other manufacturing information. |
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Command Line Interface Accessibility | ||||||
Use the interface of Sync and a command line interface to enable integration with PLM applications throughout your organization. |
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Check For Design Errors | ||||||
Identify errors before products hit the shop floor giving you instant validation for assembly procedures after a design change. |
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Clash Detection | ||||||
Interactive static and dynamic collision detection for service qualification and assembly procedures and path planning. |