Audience
Stakeholders in search of a solution to leverage 3D CAD models to author technical communications
About Lattice Technology
An XVL file contains the CAD-accurate geometry, the linked bill of materials, assembly/service process instructions and more. From automotive, aerospace and defense, to industrial machinery, our customers are 3D model-based manufacturers who design and assemble complex products. Using tools from Lattice Technology, stakeholders can easily leverage 3D CAD models in order to author technical communications for their functional specific needs. SOLIDWORKS, Catia, NX, Autodesk Inventor, Creo and other native formats. XVL retains accuracy while reducing file sizes to 1% size of the original CAD model. Models from multiple CAD files and formats can be combined into a single file of XVL. Assembly work instructions, design review interactive documents, service instructions, and interactive spare part catalogs. Choose from a variety of formats/devices and a variety of standard formats, Microsoft Excel, Interactive web pages, 2D or 3D PDF, Apple iOS.
Other Popular Alternatives & Related Software
DFMPro
DFMPro is a design-for-manufacturability software suite that integrates into major CAD environments (e.g., Creo Parametric, SOLIDWORKS, NX, CATIA V5) and helps engineers detect and resolve manufacturability issues early in the design process. It applies real-time design checks and recommendations for manufacturing, assembly, geometry, and cost, thus reducing rework and optimizing tolerances before parts reach production. The tool also includes a cost add-on module that continuously estimates expenses as designs evolve, evaluating materials, features, geometry, and manufacturing regions, and offers suggestions for cost reduction, standardization, and component reuse. DFMPro supports multiple manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, casting, sheet metal, assembly) and industries (automotive, aerospace, medical devices, high-tech electronics).
Learn more
3D ContentCentral
The premium self-service catalog publishing solution for industrial component suppliers. Easily create and publish your own online CAD catalog to over one million users. Free 3D and 2D CAD models of user-contributed and supplier-certified parts, assemblies and more. 3D ContentCentral® is a free service for locating, configuring, downloading, and requesting 2D and 3D parts and assemblies, 2D blocks, library features, and macros. Join an active community of 2,328,029 CAD users who share and download user contributed and supplier-certified 2D and 3D parts & assemblies, 2D blocks, library features and macros. Explore, configure, and download free parts and assemblies for SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Pro/Engineer, CATIA, Unigraphics, and more. Search for supplier components using part numbers, product names, descriptions, product parameters, and other application-specific criteria, or by simply browsing through an intuitive catalog interface.
Learn more
HOOPS Exchange
Import over 30 CAD file formats into your application with the HOOPS Exchange SDK for CAD data translation, featuring fast and accurate read and write support for 2D and 3D CAD file formats including CATIA®, SOLIDWORKS®, Inventor™, Revit™, Creo®, NX™, Solid Edge® and many more, all through a single API. The HOOPS Exchange SDK is a set of C++ software libraries that enables development teams to quickly add reliable 2D and 3D CAD import and export to their applications, accessing a broad range of data including boundary representation (BREP), product manufacturing information (PMI), model tree, views, persistent IDs, styles, construction geometry, visualization and more without depending on any CAD system. Simplify CAD data import into your application and increase your 3D interoperability with fast and accurate access to over 30 CAD formats. The HOOPS Exchange API reads CAD data from popular 2D and 3D file formats and converts that data into the highly compressible file format PRC.
Learn more
SOLIDWORKS MBD
SOLIDWORKS® Model-Based Definition (MBD) lets you define and organize 3D dimensions, tolerances, datums, notes, Bills of Material (BOMs), and other annotations; customize publishing templates for manufacturing, such as Part or Assembly Specifications, Request for Quote (RFQ), and Incoming Inspection Reports. You can also publish to widely accepted formats, such as eDrawings®, STEP 242, and 3D PDF for clear 3D communications. For easier adoptions of the model-based practices, several convenient capabilities have been included in every seat of SOLIDWORKS Standard. With SOLIDWORKS Standard, you can annotate a 3D part or assembly, organize the 3D definitions with annotation views and communicate in eDrawings all directly in 3D.
Learn more
Pricing
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
Company Information
Lattice Technology
Founded: 1997
United States
www.lattice3d.com/solutions/xvl-overview
Videos and Screen Captures
Other Useful Business Software
$300 Free Credits for Your Google Cloud Projects
Launch your next project with $300 in free Google Cloud credits—no strings attached. Test, build, and deploy without risk. Use your credits across the entire Google Cloud platform to find what works best for your needs. After your credits are used, continue with always-free tier services. Only pay when you're ready to scale. Sign up in minutes and start exploring.
Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
iPhone
iPad
Training
Documentation
Live Online
In Person
Videos
Support
Phone Support
Online