Webinar VizEx Transform Case Study
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This document summarizes a webinar about using VizEx Graphics Production Suite for technical graphics production. The webinar agenda includes an introduction to Larson Software Technology, an overview of MacLean Engineering's graphics requirements for their technical manuals, and a demonstration of how VizEx Transform, VizEx Edit, and VizEx View address MacLean's needs by transforming CAD files to CGM format graphics with hotspots for reuse across publications. The webinar concludes with a summary of key aspects of managing technical graphics production.
Webinar VizEx Transform Case Study
- 1. Welcome to the Webinar VizEx Graphics Production Suite – Case Study June 25th 2015 Presenter – David Manock, Vizualsite LLC
- 2. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 Agenda • Introduction • Housekeeping • Company Overview • Main Presentation • Live Demo • Summary
- 3. Webinar: Housekeeping • All attendees will be muted for the duration of the Webinar • If you experience problems when joining the webinar please use the questions function to communicate • VOIP is the recommended audio option • Questions during the webinar can be posted • Questions will be answered following the main presentation or by a follow up email • Handouts - materials you can downloaded during the webinar • Case Study • VizEx Transform Datasheet www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015
- 4. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 The Company • Based in Houston, Texas • Founded in 1984, CGM Experts for 30 years • Develops powerful, innovative CGM graphics software, based on open standards • Promoting CGM Usage, VizEx Reader a free CGM and TIFF viewer • Larson technology simplifies the graphics workflow for Technical Publications Professionals, Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists.
- 5. Webinar Objective www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 • The focus will be on technical graphics production using Larson’s CGM technology • Featuring - VizEx Transform • Additionally – VizEx Edit and VizEx View • How do we? • Optimize the transformation of 2D and 3D CAD data • Add value to the transformed graphics • All the data we demonstrate today is with the kind permission of MacLean Engineering
- 6. Introduction www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 • In the distant past technical graphics were originated on the drawing board • A Technical Illustrator would create the illustration by interpreting engineering drawings • First the pencil stage, usually on tracing paper overlaying a perspective grid • When complete the illustrator would overlay the pencil illustration with drafting film and ink the drawing usually with Rotring rapidograph pen • You could even call it ‘Art’ • Today the same process is very different!
- 7. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 Today’s Technical Graphics Process • Technical graphics are now usually generated or revised in a electronic format • The file could be legacy, possibly a scan of one of the illustrations created on the drawing board • The most likely starting point for a new graphic today is probably from a CAD system • This could be a 2D or 3D CAD system • The scenario for this presentation is where the data originates in 2D and 3D CAD Systems • Real company data and processes
- 8. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 MacLean Engineering • MacLean Engineering is a privately owned Canadian company • Specializes in the design, manufacture and marketing of high quality mechanized equipment • Target market is the Underground Mining, Commercial and Municipal Sectors • MacLean products are supplied with a comprehensive suite of technical manuals • Manage approximately 30,000 technical graphics, taking into account the support of 3 languages the total is nearer 90,000 www.macleanengineering.com
- 9. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 The MacLean Requirement • A new Technical Publications system • MacLean selected an S1000D based system as opposed to a DITA solution • PERCEPTION: S1000D is only for the Aerospace & Defense industry • FACT: it can be implemented for any piece of complex equipment • ADVANTAGES: provides a modern, granular and controlled process to produce and deliver technical publications • INVESTMENT: All software tools are off the shelf and affordable www.s1000d.org
- 10. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 The MacLean Requirement (Continued) • Replace a proprietary graphics transformation system and file format • Reuse CAD data generated by SolidWorks and AutoCAD • Reuse existing non-proprietary material and processes • Use the CGM file format compliant with the S1000D specification • Manage the CGM files in an S1000D CSDB • Publish the CGM files to PDF and an Interactive Electronic Technical Manual
- 11. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 The Solution • The MacLean S1000D Publishing Solution is based on a collaboration between 2 vendors • Larson Software Technology provide the automated graphics transformation engine • ADG provide the Data Management and Publishing Solution • A great combination which can be replicated in other scenarios
- 12. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 The Solution (Continued) Binder Viewer CSDB Server IPD Manager TIFF & Excel files DWG Hotspotted CGM’s Created: English French Spanish DM’s & Graphics
- 13. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 The Graphics Transformation DWG 3 CGM Files generated and hotspots created English French Spanish TIFF and Excel Files
- 14. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 VizEx Transform • VizEx Transform is a truly unique application • Enables the transformation of multiple graphical data formats into CGM in one simple to use interface • Why use the term transformation and not conversion • During the process, VizEx Transform can add value to the graphic by generating hotspot information on the graphics • The process is automated, with the ability to run in a batch mode and from a command line, triggered by an event • Input Formats: DWG, DXF, PDF, AI, EPS, CGM V1-V3, BMP, CALS-G4, EMF, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF • Output Formats: CGM V4, WebCGM, SVG
- 15. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 • VizEx Edit the CGM Native Editor • Edit S1000D graphics for use in Technical Manuals, IETMs & Illustrated Parts Catalogs • Quickly add hotspots and enter associated metadata • "Tree View” window makes it easy to modify hotspot attributes • Tabs permit several files to be opened in a single session • Hotspotter technology is available as a fully integrated option • Input: • Vector: CGM V1-V4, DWG, DXF, PDF, AI, EPS • Raster: BMP, CALS, EMF, GIF, JPEG, PNG, • Output: • CGM, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, SVG
- 16. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 • VizEx View - Family of Viewers for deploying CGM files • Distribute your CGM graphics easily to co-workers, customers, partners and suppliers • VizEx View Plugin Supports: • Chrome, Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers • Platforms include Windows and Linux (Firefox only) • VizEx View C++ (Software Development Kit) • C++ library for Windows and Linux developers • Includes sample code, documentation, object code library (.DLL or .SO on Linux) • VizEx View iOS • Enables delivery of quality native CGM graphics including all the functionality you would expect on other platforms. New Family member available soon!
- 17. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 Case Study Demonstration
- 18. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 Summary • Technical Graphics are a significant part of the technical publications process • There are some key words and phrases that need to be considered as part of the process • Quality – Maintain a high level when publishing and deploying • Reuse – Leverage data already created, legacy and new • Management – Effectively manage the technical graphics post transformation • Cost Effective – Decrease time to market and return the investment • Valid – The graphic files are conforming to the chosen specification, preferably an open format • Consistent – The technical graphics conform to the project business rules
- 19. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2015 Closing Information • You can discover more information about Larson Software Technology at www.cgmlarson.com • A link to a recording of the webinar will be sent via email • All the materials will be available: • www.slideshare.net/donlarson1 • New Twitter feed, follow us! • www.twitter.com/cgmlarson • Next Webinar: July 15th 2015 • http://tinyurl.com/p5gprgc • View CGM files in an HTML5 Browser (Unplugged)