RapidIllustrator

RapidIllustrator is a tool in the Cortona3D RapidAuthor suite tailored to the creation of 2D illustrations from 3D geometry for parts catalogs, procedures, and other types of after-sales documentation.

RapidIllustrator allows for importing 3D models in various CAD formats including CATIA, NX, JT, SolidEdge, etc. While importing data, 3D models are optimized and a set of representations with various surfaces is created. With RapidIllustrator the user can easily and quickly edit 3D models before generating 2D images.

RapidIllustrator is a component of RapidAuthor. You can purchase RapidIllustrator as a standalone product. RapidIllustrator comes with Cortona2D Editor Pro to edit generated 2D images.

Key features

• Editing 3D models:
  • Create exploded views
  • Create section planes
  • Edit materials
  • Trim items
  • Edit item transparency
  • Add parametric objects such as hose, spring, callout, etc. from the expandable object gallery
• Generating 2D illustrations
  • Generate 2D illustration from a 3D model with a mouse click
  • Generate callouts automatically
  • Supported formats: CGM, SVG, JPG, and PNG
• Updating 2D illustrations
  • The ability for the semi-automatic update of 2D images when initial CAD data are updated
  • Publishing
  • RapidIllustrator is supplied along with a specification component of a special type - Generic Illustrations. Custom specifications with custom styles and custom sets of output data can be created on-demand.
  • Ability to create plugin-free HTML publications for viewing created 3D and 2D illustrations
  • Ability to create PDF publications

Services

• Maintenance and support
• Customization
• Consultancy
• Training