RapidManual

RapidManual provides an easy-to-use intuitive framework that allows authors to reuse existing engineering data and create 3D digital interactive maintenance and operation manuals, work instructions, and job cards.

RapidManual uses animated 3D simulations to clearly communicate complex mechanical procedures. 3D manuals encourage visual know-how rather than reading comprehension, minimizing translation issues and improving information retention.

RapidManual is a component of RapidAuthor. You can purchase RapidManual as a standalone product.

Key features

• Use templates compliant with ATA, S1000D, DITA
• Create 3D animations, 2D illustrations, and descriptions for the procedure steps in a single application
• Attach an existing SGML/XML document that complies with S1000D, DITA, or ATA standards. Automatically create the structure of the procedure based on the existing manual.
• Add interactive notes, warnings, and cautions to procedure steps
• Automatically generate 2D illustrations from 3D modules
• Automatically generate relevant text based on the 3D model and chosen actions
• Synchronize the step description with the corresponding animation step
• Invert procedure, for example, automatically create an assembly procedure from an existing disassembly procedure
• Create 3D and 2D loupes
• Create and animate cross-sections
• Update 3D geometry, metadata, generated 2D graphics, and procedures when engineering or PLM data change
• Preview manuals and work instructions as PDF or HTML publication
• The user interface is available in English and Russian

Benefits

• Concurrent product and documentation development speed time to market
• Better manuals increase revenue opportunities and customer loyalty
• Reusing existing resources cuts costs massively
• Share outputs and reuse the content in downstream processes
• Embed interactive manuals into your customers or service portals
• Achieve compliance and safety

Services

• Maintenance and support
• Customization
• Consultancy
• Training