We have done a new video, showing our Aras integration into Innovator 10, using Firefox browser.
09/18/2014 #integration #Aras #Innovator #PLM #DMU #Digital Mockup #plm-integration
Aras integration: new video
09/02/2014 #integration #visualization #PLM #DMU
Do PLM-systems offer sufficient 3D visualization solutions?
We observe a high variety of visualization concepts provided by PLM-systems. Some focus on neutralizing 3D-CAD data to i.e. JT or 3D-PDF, some integrate high end DMU tools, some could work with any visualization solution, means, there is no integration at all.But is there an ideal solution, are there any minimum requirements which should be fulfilled? We at Kisters believe, that only the customer can decide on that. The customer knows his processes and he will i.e. define a requirement for native CAD viewing in cases of many ad hoc processes or frequent on site meetings for design reviews with latest data – the PLM-system should not limit him in his decision.In case of using neutralized light weight process formats JT is an important standard, but it’s just one among several other file formats. Many customers today prefer 3D-PDF as most of the users with basic requirements are familiar with Adobe Reader. So we sometimes find a discussion JT vs 3D-PDF and often it turns out to become a tool question.Is there a tool like TC-Vis for 3D-PDF or native 3D-CAD data?Yes, there is. Kisters 3DViewStation is a fast viewing solution for all 3D native + neutral CAD incl. JT and 3D-PDF, for really large assemblies, is designed for PLM-integration, has the ability to also load virtual product structures via API, to create hyperlinks between geometries and associated documents or data. The many Freebees available typically provide just basic functionality, a Kisters 3DViewStation integration would enable most users of a PLM-process-chain to do their job, fast & intuitive in a managed environment. For engineering users it might be the analysis tool, for sales users the tool to help on quotations, for purchase users the tool to convert into JT or 3D-PDF to send lightweight 3D-CAD data to suppliers, for project engineers the first choice to prepare design review meetings, for others the authoring tool for the shopfloor.
Kisters 3DViewStation, available as Desktop, ActiveX and WebViewer version, is developed close to customers & integrators requirements. Get an idea about 3DViewStation here: https://viewer.kisters.de/en/kisters-products/3dviewstation-desktop.html.
08/25/2014 #knowhow #MAC #Parallels #MAC-OS #OSX
KnowHow: 3DViewStation on Apple’s MAC?
3DViewStation is a native Windows application, still it runs on MAC-OS as well, using Parallels:
08/22/2014 #knowhow #Linux #Wine
KnowHow: 3DViewStation on Linux?
3DViewStation is a native Windows application, still it runs on Linux as well, using Wine:
08/19/2014 #overview #überblick #detail #knowhow
KnowHow: Demo in detail
You need a brief overview about Kisters 3DViewStation? Then please watch our Kisters 3DViewStation 2014 edition video here – it will show most of the capabilities…
08/12/2014 #PMI highlighting #PMI #GD&T #FT&A #MBD #Product Manufacturing Information #Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing #Functional Tolerancing & Annotation #Model Based Definition
KnowHow: PMI Annotation to Feature assoziation (MBD)
PMIs (Product Manufacturing Information) are used to annotate 3D CAD models, trying to replace 2D drawings. Frequently the terms MBD (Model Based Definition), MBE (Model Based Enterprise = a company that adopted MBD), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) or FT&A (Functional Tolerancing & Annotation) are used. Kisters 3DViewStation supports PMIs for most fileformats including Catia, NX, ProE / Creo, JT… 3D annotations are displayed, predefined views (see also here) are shown using the defined name, camera position and visibility settings per object. Also, Kisters 3DViewStation highlights the assoziated feature if a PMI annotation has been clicked.
08/05/2014 #Aras #5 minutes #live #demo #ACE #2014 #Chicago #rapid fire
Live – 5 Minutes RapidFire Demo 3DViewStation
A recording of the 5 minutes rapidfire live demo of the Kisters 3DViewStation. Recorded during Aras ACE 2014 event in Chicago. Kisters 3DViewStation is Aras Digital Mockup solution.
07/22/2014 #undo #print #drucken #Catia drawings #Catia Zeichnungen #exact compare #PMI highlighting #PDF-templates #exakter vergleich #catia 2D
Kisters 3DViewStation Desktop V2014.1 News Video
We added a video to our YouTube channel, showing some of the 3DViewStation V2014.1 news: watch english video here
07/10/2014 #3d-pdf #Release #explode #undo #templates #v2014.1 #drawings
Kisters 3DViewStation Desktop V2014.1 release
We have done a new 3DViewStation version V2014.1 with a series of enhancements, described below. The new version is available for download now. Impressions see here. Fileformats:
- import of Catia 2D drawings (as is)
- import of Inventor BREP
- import and export of 3DVSXML
- export of 3D-PDF using templates
- export section curves as SVG
Features:
- 30 days trial mode for evaluation (without license file)
- undo various operations
- print, 3D + 2D, incl. large format
- exact compare of assemblies (besides quick compare)
- highlight PMI associated feature
- explode parts into faces
- more methods to create coordinate systems, points
- move point to point
- use 3DViewStation as standard PDF viewer, launch 2D-PDF app on demand
- default reading mode: "prefer geometry" instead of "prefer tesselation"
- last release supporting Windows XP
07/01/2014 #complex #hughe model #boeing #777
Kisters 3DViewStation loads Boeing 777 aircraft with 350.000.000 polygons
Is Kisters 3DViewStation able to handle really complex CAD geometry models? Yes, it is! The Boeing 777 commercial aircraft consists of 350 millions polygons and more than1 millons objects – a bit more than we ever tried before.
