SOLIDWORKS COMPOSER
Create Technical Documentation in Parallel with Product Development
What is SOLIDWORKS Composer and Why is it Important?
Firstly, SOLIDWORKS Composer can quickly reuse any existing 3D design data to create high-quality graphical assets. Additionally, it allows developing documentation concurrently with product development. Moreover, even non-technical users are empowered to create dynamic content. By lowering costs and speeding up time to market, this software ensures that your company emerges as a true winner amidst any challenge.
Furthermore, any modifications you make to the CAD models in your technical communication deliverables are automatically updated since SOLIDWORKS products are associative. For the first time, you’ll be able to get goods to market faster while ensuring that your paperwork is accurate and of excellent quality. In addition, assembly instructions and work orders are easier to grasp using Composer images and animations. Finally, displaying 3D representations of how your product is created or maintained directly on the shop floor reduces shop floor errors, eliminates language barriers, and greatly reduces localization costs.
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key features of SOLIDWORKS Composer
- 2D and 3D Graphical Content Creation: Quickly create high-quality illustrations, photorealistic images, and interactive animations directly from 3D CAD data.
- Interactive 3D Content: Develop interactive documents such as assembly instructions, service procedures, and product manuals.
- High-Resolution Images: Generate high-resolution raster images in formats like BMP, JPG, PNG, and TIF.
- Exploded Views: Create exploded views to show all components used in an assembly, which is helpful for assembly, disassembly, or repair instructions.
- Technical Illustrations: Produce vector graphics that scale without distortion, ideal for inserting into other documents like PDFs or Word files.
- Digger Tool: Use the patented Digger tool to zoom into parts, create detailed views, and fade away actors to see internal components.
- Animations: Create animations to visually represent how an assembly is put together or taken apart, enhancing understanding and serving as a marketing tool.
- Publishing Flexibility: Incorporate SOLIDWORKS Composer files into Word documents or PDFs, allowing for efficient communication even if the recipient doesn’t have SOLIDWORKS Composer.
Which SOLIDWORKS Composer package is right for you?
- SOLIDWORKS Composer
- Overview: This is the core package that allows you to create 2D and 3D graphical content directly from your 3D CAD data.
- Key Features:
- High-quality illustrations
- Photorealistic images
- Interactive animations
- Ideal For: Users who need to create detailed technical documentation, such as assembly instructions, product manuals, and marketing materials.
- SOLIDWORKS Composer Player Professional
- Overview: An enhanced version of the Composer Player, this package allows for more interactive engagement with 3D content.
- Key Features:
- Model interrogation
- Real-time adjustments (rotate, pan, zoom)
- Custom APIs for tailored interactions
- Ideal For: Users who need to interact with and present 3D content dynamically, such as in sales presentations or training sessions.
- SOLIDWORKS Composer Sync
- Overview: This package automates the conversion of 3D CAD data into SOLIDWORKS Composer format.
- Key Features:
- Batch conversion processes
- Automatic updates from CAD data changes
- XML job settings for future use
- Ideal For: Users who require frequent updates to their technical documentation and need to streamline the process.
- SOLIDWORKS Composer Enterprise Sync
- Overview: An enterprise-level version of Composer Sync with additional features for maintaining accurate product communication.
- Key Features:
- Enhanced update capabilities
- Integration with enterprise systems
- Ideal For: Large organizations that need to manage extensive technical documentation across multiple teams and departments.
- SOLIDWORKS Composer Check
- Overview: This package helps identify design errors by examining clearances and planning production paths.
- Key Features:
- Clearance checks
- Production path validation
- Ideal For: Users who need to validate assembly procedures and ensure error-free production processes.
Conclusion
Each package offers unique features tailored to different aspects of technical documentation and product communication. Assess your specific needs and choose the package that best aligns with your workflow and objectives.